We begin 2021 with the good news that we are starting the search for a new Vicar for St.Andrew’s Church, a role which we hope will become Team Rector for Barnsbury Parish after a team reorganisation.
Your Church Council will be working on a document called a Parish Profile which is an information pack for any applicants, a showcase for the work of the Parish and our hopes and aspirations for the future.
It is vital that we hear from you so this document reflects the views of the whole Church community. We’re asking you 6 short questions to help us understand:
What you think is important in the life of our churches and community
What you’d like to see in the future in our parish
What you think we should look for in a new Vicar.
How to participate:
You can fill out the questionnaire at www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/57THF3Z
Please ensure this is completed by Sunday 7th February.
FAQS & Further Information:
Changes to the Barnsbury Team:
The position of Team Rector has traditionally been for the Barnsbury Team Ministry which is made up of St. Andrews, All Saints and Church on the Corner. The outcome of discussions in the last year is that All Saints will no longer be part of the Team Ministry and a parish reorganisation will be necessary.
The good news is that we can start the recruitment process now and it is anticipated that the Vicar will become Team Rector once the reorganisation has been completed by the Bishop of Stepney and Archdeacon.
We wish All Saints all the best and continue to pray for them as they discern their future outside of the Barnsbury team.
How long will it take to get a new Priest in Charge:
As with any recruitment there are no guarantees but the Church Councils are planning to complete the Parish profile and job advert by Easter so that we can start interviewing in early summer.
The earliest we could expect to have someone in post is September 2021 but it’s early days and we’ll keep you posted as things progress.