The Acting Bishop of Durham invites applications for the position of Priest in Charge to serve the parishes of Hunwick & Willington and Sunnybrow.
This is a full-time role to be split 0.8/0.2 between St Stephen’s Willington and St Paul’s Hunwick respectively.
The two churches are several miles apart, have passionate Anglo-Catholic spiritualities, and deeply care about their towns and villages.
St. Stephen’s are in the beginning stages of a modernisation project, Project 21. Their hope is to see people come to faith and children, young people, and families drawn into the life of a community that worships God. This an exciting time for the church, and there is the chance to shape the life of this community for years to come.
The congregants at St Paul’s are a wise, prayerful, Christ-centred group of people with a clear love for God, one another, and their parish. The congregants are supportive of priestly ministry and would like help as they engage with mission.
The vicarage is a modern, 4-bedroom property, situated within walking distance of St Stephen’s.
If you are a priest (male or female) with a heart for mission and a desire to equip and enable God’s people to live out their callings, this is an excellent post to live out that calling.
Closing Date for Applications: 2 January 2026
Interview Date: TBC
The Diocese of Durham 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.
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