Rector, St Peter & St Paul, Aylesford

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Job Title:

Rector, St Peter & St Paul, Aylesford

Position type:

Clergy post

Parish Name:

St Peter & St Paul, Aylesford

Area:

Tonbridge Archdeaconry

Work Terms:

Full-time

Applications Deadline:

25/03/2026

Interview Date:

07/05/2026

Other Information:

“A church united in wanting to grow in faith”

Are you a priest who longs to nurture faith, grow community, and lead a welcoming church with deep roots and big hopes for the future?

St Peter & St Paul, Aylesford, is prayerfully seeking a new priest to join us on our journey.

Set in the beautiful historic village of Aylesford on the River Medway, our church community is warm, friendly and diverse. We are a “non‑shush” church where all ages are welcome, where questions are encouraged, and where worship is both joyful and reverent.

Our Vision: 

We recognise the opportunities ahead of us: expanding housing, growing families, and a wider community in need of hope, connection, and faith. We seek a priest who will help us reach new people, nurture discipleship, and continue making our church a place where all can belong.

What we offer: 

• A supportive, active congregation eager to grow in faith.
• Strong lay leadership including Readers, an Anna Chaplain, and an excellent Administrator.
• A spacious, modern 4-bedroom vicarage in the village, within minutes of church.
• A parish with excellent transport links, outstanding countryside, good schools, and growing local population.
• A lively programme of worship, music, pastoral care, school links, and community events.

We are prayerfully seeking a Rector who will:

• Help us grow as disciples.
• Lead collaboratively, working with our dedicated lay ministers, PCC, and volunteers.
• Engage visibly in the community, building on outreach such as our Community Hub, Food Bank and Dementia Café.
• Value our heritage, while guiding us sensitively through change and growth.
• Support families and young people, nurturing our commitment to being an inclusive, intergenerational church.

If you wish for an informal chat with Associate Archdeacon Rev Wil North before applying, please email the EA to the Archdeacon : sal.hamlyn@rochester.anglican.org

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