Resident Chaplain
We are looking for an experienced Anglican priest both to play an active part in the ministry and hospitality that is based at the Abbey and to be part of the permanent praying community, living in their own cottage onsite. They will share responsibility with the Warden, Deputy Warden and other team members for the ministry and mission of Launde Abbey, and for sustaining its character as a place of prayer, hospitality, community and sanctuary. This is a part-time post for 3 days work per week in return for self-contained accommodation with utilities allowance in a beautiful rural setting, and many non-financial benefits!
With a deep personal prayer life, a good knowledge of spirituality as a subject of study and experience of leading retreats and workshops or teaching adults, the person appointed will have the following responsibilities:
- To be the ‘duty chaplain’ leading services on specific days (usually 1-2/week) as agreed by rota;
- To develop and deliver residential and day retreats and other content;
- To share in the work of pastoral care;
- To undertake some of the routine organisational tasks that support the Abbey’s ministry.
- And more…
The successful candidate must be prepared to share in rota’d overnight on-call responsibilities, and weekend cover. Given the rural location you will need access to a vehicle and a valid driving licence.
Please refer to the Information Pack for more information.
How to Apply
Please apply by a letter setting out your interest, supported by a full CV, together with the contact details of two referees other than your Bishop. We ask you not to use AI in writing either document and to confirm that you have not done so. Please either send to office@launde.org.uk or upload using the form below.
We will not take up references until the shortlist is drawn up and we will let you know first.
If you have any questions about the role or require further details, please contact warden@launde.org.uk. We look forward to hearing from you!