The Bishop of Newcastle wishes to appoint a half-time priest to be Priest in Charge to the Benefice of Whorlton St John.

Whorlton is a rapidly growing residential centre to the northwest of Newcastle city centre with the church of St John’s now at its heart.

A new priest is sought who can build on an established team to increase the welcome, presence and impact of the church as a partner in community building, sharing the transforming love of God with new and longer-term residents. We have assets including a well-loved church building with a wide sense of local ownership, an already well-used community hall, a thriving baptism ministry with potential for further growth of the other pastoral offices, along with a PCC committed to hospitality and good stewardship.

Might God be calling you, as a priest with a strong faith in God’s transforming love and an enthusiasm for reaching and growing new communities, to help us grow and be Good News for our neighbourhoods?

For an informal conversation or further details contact:
The Archdeacon of Northumberland
Tel 0191 270 4157 • 07469 950198
Email: northumberland@newcastle.anglican.org

For more information, including role description, person specification and parish profile, view this advert on Pathways. 

Closing date for applications: 22nd February 2026      

Interviews will be held on: 13th April 2026      

Please apply via Pathways.