Rural Ainsty is a single parish covering five churches in a beautiful rural area of North Yorkshire just outside the city of York and close to Wetherby, Harrogate and Leeds. We are looking to appoint a Vicar on a 0.5 stipend basis to journey with us; illuminate, enthuse and encourage us that together we may be set alight with the love of God.
We have a lot to offer and invite you to take a closer look by CLICKING HERE, to access further details, our Parish Profile and application form. We are excited to discover God’s plans for His Kingdom amongst our communities and we hope you will find God’s calling here.
Applications close at midnight on Sunday 25thFebruary 2024, with interviews on Tuesday 19th– Wednesday 20thMarch.
Conversations with the Bishop of Selby or Archdeacon of York, prior to application are welcome.
Diocese of York
The Diocese of York, led and guided by Archbishop Stephen Cottrell, takes in much of North and East Yorkshire. As the largest diocese in England, geographically, the area is very diverse, featuring a multitude of needs and opportunities. Together, we are striving to be a people who are ‘Living Christ’s Story’. We want to be a simpler, bolder, humbler church which in its diversity reflects the communities it serves. We are bringing renewed focus and fresh energy to achieving our aims:
- Becoming more like Christ
- Reaching those we currently don't
- Growing in discipleship, influence and numbers
- Transforming our finances and structures