Part-time Incumbent; St Chad's, Farndon and St Mary's, Coddington

St Chad Farndon and St Mary Coddington

We are seeking a part-time incumbent for this rural benefice of central church tradition near the cathedral city of Chester. The post is for Sunday duties plus 2½ days per week in return for a 25% stipend. There are strong links with local schools, and committed and supportive lay leadership. An excellent parsonage is provided in Farndon.

We need a leader who will:

• Lead worship at St Chad's and St Mary's and encourage and develop lay involvement and our engagement and mission in the community.
• Encourage the congregations to live out their Christian faith in daily life
• Drive effective ministry in the local community including, most importantly, the village nursery and the two primary schools in the benefice, one of which is a CofE school. The PCCs consider the ministry to children and their families as being a major priority.
• Develop regular events to build fellowship with the many young families living in these rapidly growing villages.
• Develop a variety of worship styles and create services that connect across ages and backgrounds including those new to church life.
• Preach and teach in ways that are engaging, relevant and accessible
• To continue and expand the strong safeguarding culture in the parishes.

Closing date: 7th October 2026

Interviews: 29th October 2026

• The Diocese of Chester is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
• An Enhanced DBS Disclosure will be required for the successful candidate.
• Applicants are required to submit relevant training certificates with their applications. They will not be shortlisted unless they can provide an assurance of up-to-date safeguarding training and a valid DBS check for their current post.

• We will welcome applications from underrepresented groups.