Priest in Charge of St Leonard’s, Lexden
We are a faithful and prayerful community that loves to worship and serve God rooted in a liberal Anglo-Catholic tradition. We are excited to seek a new Priest-in-Charge to join us on our journey of spiritual growth, witness and service to our community
We are praying for someone who will:
- embrace and uphold our traditions of worship
- have a desire to reach out to and engage with our whole community across all age groups and who will build relationships with young families and their children
- bring fresh ideas, helping us to build on what we have achieved and encourage growth
- help us embrace the changes we encounter with confidence, sensitivity and awareness
- have strong pastoral skills and work with and lead our dedicated Ministry Team
- encourage and enable vocations into all kinds of ministry
- will journey with us as we strengthen our relationships with the neighbouring parishes of Shrub End and Stanway
We offer a strong Ministry Team and PCC, the support of a Parish Administrator, friendly and supportive colleagues within Colchester Deanery, meaningful connections within our community and a modern, 4-bed Rectory in good condition within easy walking distance of the city centre.
For an application form email the Archdeacon of Colchester’s office.
For an informal conversation, please email the Area Dean, Revd Canon Erwin Lammens or call 01206 822511, or the Archdeacon or Colchester, the Venerable Ruth Patten (at the email address abvove) or call 01376 513130.
Application deadline: 16 March 2026
Interview: 28 April 2026
Parish visits: on the interview day or by prior arrangement