Rector of the Damascus Parish

Christ Church Oxford, the Dean and Chapter of Westminster, the Dean and Canons of Windsor and the Bishop of Oxford seek a priest as Rector of the Damascus Parish.

We are a welcoming single parish with five churches in the semi-rural Oxfordshire villages of Drayton, Appleford, Milton, Sutton Courtenay and Steventon, which lie between Abingdon and Didcot. We are praying for a Rector with a strong personal faith who listens well, cares deeply, and has a sense of humour.

We are looking for a leader of vision who will engage with our communities, encourage lay involvement and work well with the existing ministry team and congregations.

We are offering a supportive lay and ordained ministry team, two churchwardens, one PCC, significant paid administrative support and a well appointed four-bedroom house in a quiet close in Sutton Courtenay.

For an informal discussion, please contact The Venerable David Tyler at archdeacon.dorchester@oxford.anglican.org 

Further details can be found in the Parish Profile, and to apply, please visit the Church of England Pathways website.

Closing date: Sunday 18th October 2026
Interviews: Thursday 19th November 2026

DBS enhanced disclosure is required.