Priest in Charge for the Heartland Group

January 19, 2024

Scottish Episcopal Church

United Diocese of Glasgow and Galloway
The Heartland Group – St Mary the Virgin, Port Glasgow, St Fillan’s, Kilmacolm & St Mary’s, Bridge of Weir

Is God calling you to serve in Renfrewshire in the Diocese of Glasgow and Galloway?

“Wanted a missionally passionate and prayerful pastor”
Priest-in-Charge post funded for three years
extendable if considered to be successful at 2.5-year review

These recently-merged charges form a single incumbency with one vestry. This is the result of many years working more closely together and sharing spiritual and material leadership. The charge now seeks a priest to lead them into the next chapter of ministry and mission in these three distinct settings: town and country settings, close-knit communities within a 10-mile radius of each other.

Do you have a passionate faith committed to bringing the Gospel’s message of Jesus Christ to build the congregations and strengthen links within the wider community?
Do you feel an excitement for leading the churches in a new chapter of mission and ministry?
Do you delight in seeing God at work amongst people in all age groups?
Do you enjoy working with trained lay people and encouraging lay participation in the life of the church?
Are you comfortable with Scottish Episcopal liturgies in our inclusive ethos?
Do you have a good sense of humour?

We offer:

three different settings, each with its own distinctive expressions of faithfulness;
a Rectory house in Port Glasgow with outstanding views over the River Clyde;
a Diocese which is open and outward-looking as a church seeking to develop its relationships with charge communities for mission and ministry;
the opportunity to develop the charge and establish it once again as a Rectoral Incumbency.