Full-time Vicar for the Benefice of Rodings, Easters & Great Canfield

Full-Time Stipendiary Vicar for the Benefice of The Rodings, Easters & Great Canfield ​

We are a semi-rural benefice in the beautiful West Essex countryside, with expansive farmland, historic villages, and churches working together to share the love of God with all. We are committed to balancing village life and traditions with the need for modern, relevant, and sustainable ministry and buildings. We look forward to welcoming a new Vicar to lead us in faith, fellowship, and mission.

We are praying for a Vicar who:

• Is of central Anglican tradition with a heart for people, mission and outreach.
• Loves the countryside and village life and finds God in the beauty of nature.
• Can nurture relationships, encourage lay vocations, and support collaborative ministry.
• Is comfortable with making decisions to ensure sustainable ministry

What We Offer:

• A committed team of lay leaders, including an Associate Minister, Authorised Local Preacher, and churchwardens willing to share in the ministry, supported by a part time benefice administrator.
• A unique opportunity to shape and develop effective rural ministry.
• Established benefice-wide activities including Messy Church, home groups, Lent lunches, and community events.
• Good links with Rodings Primary School and the village pre-school.
• Proximity to Chelmsford, Harlow, Bishop’s Stortford, and Stansted Airport, with good transport links.

Rectory: A modern Rectory with ample space, garden, and solar panels.

Please note that this is a Crown Patronage appointment.

Find the Benefice website here

For more information, an informal conversation and to request an application form please contact the Archdeacon of Stansted’s office via email here

Application closing date: Sunday 19th April 2026

Parish tour: Wednesday 20th May 2026

Interview: Thursday 21st May 2026

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