• A supportive congregation who are committed to reaching Barrow with the
  gospel
• Supportive colleagues who you will work alongside
• A fully supportive Diocesan Team
• An exciting vison for this most special of Cumbrian towns

Vicar - Benefice of St Mark, Barrow in Furness

Vicar

Benefice of St Mark, Barrow in Furness

St Mark’s Barrow is a town-centre evangelical Anglican church in the heart of the town of Barrow in Furness.

We are seeking a Minister who will help us play our part in a wider vison for church planting and revitalisation, ‘The Cumbrian Way’.

We are looking for:

A Christ-centered, outward-focused clergy person who will build on our
continuing ministry to the poorest in the town.

Who has a track record of mission and evangelism, Church leadership and
engagement with the wider community.

Who will work with colleagues to help deliver the Rising Faith Barrow
Programme as part of the ‘Cumbrian Way’.

Who will develop a strategy for town centre chaplaincy in Barrow.

What we offer:

Additional information

This is a full-time stipendiary post (£34,950 from April 2026)

Closing date for Applications: 2^nd September 2026 at midnight

Interviews: 30^th September 2026

For an informal conversation about this role, please contact Archdeacon Vernon Ross (Tel: 07388 377105 – Email: Archdeacon.South@carlislediocese.org.uk)

For a profile and application form, please visit www.carlislediocese.org.uk/vacancies

Completed application forms should be returned to HumanResources@Carlislediocese.org.uk

Carlisle Diocese is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.