Rector (House for Duty)

Found in a leafy conservation area, between the lofty Chilterns and peaceful canal-side paths, our single church parish is expectantly preparing to welcome 7,000 new residents to worship alongside us. A swift commute to London gives us confidence that the green shoots of growth we are seeing with new families are only set to continue. With pioneering potential and long-term Diocesan support, we seek a new Incumbent who is excited by that prospect.

We are looking for a Rector who:

• is compassionate, both outside the church walls and within

• will maintain our current style of Common Worship eucharistic services

• will help us to grow in faith and engage in new ways of serving our communities

• is capable of addressing churchyard disagreements, with tact and understanding

• has ideas about how to engage with incoming residents and invite them into faith

• would be willing to consider expanding the role in the future, when funds allow

What we can offer:

• A happy and welcoming church community who have a tradition of loving their Priest well

• A beautiful and accessible Grade I listed C13 church with a well-appointed rectory nearby

• An enabling and missionally minded patron and helpful volunteers in the congregation

• A competent team of bellringers, a well-maintained pipe organ and an RSCM-affiliated choir

For more information please contact:
Revd Canon Chris Ball, Associate Archdeacon of Buckingham on
07481 343440 or [email protected]

To apply and see the full role description and Parish Profile please click the ‘apply for this job’ button below.

Closing date: 11 December 2025

Interviews: 6 & 7 January 2026

Enhanced DBS Disclosure required