The Parish of St Saviour

The Parish Church of St Saviour, Jersey

Parish Profile

The Deanery of Jersey Under the Episcopal care of the Bishop of Salisbury

The Parish Church of St Saviour, Jersey

Parish Profile

Aerial photo of Church, Cemetery, Parish Hall (far left) and Rectory (lower right with terracotta roof) with large gardens

Contents

Foreword by the Bishop of Salisbury 3 Introduction from the Dean of Jersey 4 The Parish of St Saviour 5 Challenges and opportunities 7 The Parish Church of St Saviour 8 Ministry and Services 10 Finances 11 Music at St Saviour 12 The Rectory 12 Social Media 17 Church and Civil Partnership 18 The Island of Jersey 19 Jersey Deanery 20 Appendix 23

Foreword by the Bishop of Salisbury

The people of St Saviour’s and others within the Deanery and Diocese of Salisbury are praying about who God will send as their next Rector. Thank you for seeking the parish profile which sets out our understanding of the role with some of the hopes and expectations of the post and many of the practicalities about life in Jersey. We hope it has everything you need to think and pray about whether God may be calling you to minister here.

You will be aware that the Channel Island Deaneries of Jersey and Guernsey are in the process of forming a new attachment to the Church of England through the Diocese of Salisbury. It has been enlivening and energising for us all. Good relationships have been established very quickly and we are enjoying working together. The formal legal processes are not quite complete so Bishop Trevor Willmott, the former Bishop of Dover, continues to have legal responsibility for the Church of England in the islands and I have pastoral oversight until I retire in July when my colleague Bishop Karen Gorham, the Bishop of Sherborne, will become the acting Bishop of Salisbury. You will be well cared for.

Island life is distinctive but the reality is that no one is an island and our relationships are part of who we are. This is of theological significance for us as a Church in which together we are members of the body of Christ. As witnesses to this, priests are required to work closely together, to enjoy our God-given diversity and to find the ways in which we are blessings one to another and to the wider world God made and loves.

One of the oddities of the pandemic has been that we have been unable to travel. Yet because of what we have experienced with each other online we have never been better connected. We do not know the outcomes of this extraordinary period but it is clear that the pandemic, economic crisis and the climate and environmental crises mean major changes are taking place. The Church is local everywhere. It is relatively simple task to say the Bible says this or the Church teaches that but the task of Christian ministry and mission is to discern what the Gospel means in this time and this place. That is our shared calling.

I pray for clarity and wisdom for those seeking to discern with you your sense of calling to this post. We look forward to hearing from you.

God bless,

The Rt Revd Nicholas Holtam The Bishop of Salisbury

Jersey Deanery Under the Episcopal care of the Bishop of Salisbury

Introduction from the Dean of Jersey

Thank you for expressing an interest in the post of Rector of St Saviour, Jersey. We are looking forward to the discernment process and we will be praying for you as you consider if Jersey is the place to which God may be calling you.

All ancient Parish Church livings in Jersey are Crown appointments and the Lieutenant Governor acts as Patron on behalf of Her Majesty the Queen. He will take the opportunity to meet with the successful candidate following the interviews. The interview process itself is delegated to the Dean, on behalf of the Bishop as his Commissary and the interview panel will include the Churchwardens as well as other Deanery representatives. There will be an opportunity to look around the Church, Rectory and Parish and to meet key people, as well as members of the wider congregation.

As Dean, I am looking for a Priest who is comfortable within the central Anglican tradition, who will inspire and confidently lead the congregation of St Saviour’s Parish Church and be visionary in addressing the challenges and opportunities that are listed on page 7. In a post Covid world, renewing hope is key in re-engaging with the community and renewing relationships and ties that have inevitably been eroded by the pandemic.

I am also looking for someone who will work collegially, engage with the Deanery through Chapter and Synod, as well as the wider church and someone who will embrace the civic nature of Island life, in which all Rectors of ancient parishes play a part. We work well together as a Deanery team and this is critical to our mutual mission and ministry and our flourishing together. Potential candidates need to understand the importance of this.

The protection of vulnerable people is at the forefront of our shared life together and we have new safeguarding guidelines which were published in November 2020. We work closely with local agencies, as well as Diocesan Safeguarding Advisors and we also have our own Island Safeguarding Officer. Island life has its own peculiarities and idiosyncrasies, but it can be very rewarding to minister here. It is an exciting time for the Deanery as we are at the point where, later this year, we will formally become part of the Diocese of Salisbury and we are looking forward to working with the Bishop and the wider Diocesan team as we develop and deepen that relationship.

I hope you find this snapshot of the life of the Parish and the Church in St Saviour interesting and informative and, if you feel God calling you here, we look forward to receiving your application.

Yours in Christ,

Very Reverend Mike Keirle, Doyen

The Parish of St Saviour

The Parish of St Saviour is one of the most populated parishes in Jersey, with some 13,000 parishioners. It has a mixture of rural farming in the north, a village centre at Maufant, with a youth centre and a small number of shops, and a more suburban landscape in the south, with businesses, retails outlets and hotels. Within the parish, we share a close relationship with Georgetown Methodist Church and St. Luke’s Church, a Church of England ‘District Church’, is also within the parish boundaries.

Half the schools in the island are in the Parish, both state-run and private. Several of the schools have close links to the Church, both through involvement with family and special services on Sundays and through the Rector of the Parish being welcomed to take assemblies and classes. There are particularly close links with the nearest state primary school of St Saviour. We are looking to develop and strengthen these links. Several community groups and youth organisations use the Church on a weekly basis for their meetings in our re- ordered North Aisle. A Parish Assembly

The parish also has Highlands College within its boundary, a college for further and higher education, offering a wide variety of courses for sixth formers, as well as degree level courses and adult community education programmes.

The Civil Parish has played a significant part in enabling the re-ordering of the Church to happen, both in its encouragement and in providing the bulk of the finance. Maintaining a good cordial relationship between Parish Church and Civil Parish is essential for the smooth running of both and there are good opportunities for wider pastoral ministry and mission in this context.

St Saviour’s Primary School The present Connétable, (equivalent to St Saviour’s Mayor) is always willing to attend services and support events, as are our immediate neighbours, the Lieutenant Governor and his wife. The Church and Rectory are owned by the Civil Parish and maintained through a levy on ratepayers each year.

The parish boasts beautiful country walks through picturesque lanes, excellent amenities such as garden centres, bars, pubs and sports venues, as well as easy access to St Helier, where further retail outlets and other facilities are easily accessed.

Connetable Sadie Le Sueur-Rennard Connétable, St. Saviour

St Saviour’s Parish Hall Government House

Howard Davis Park Highlands College Lounge

Challenges and opportunities

We are looking for a new Rector who will lead, inspire and enable us, as we emerge from Covid, to fulfil our vision to be a Church that:  provides worship that is authentic and accessible, cherishing our tradition (particularly our music) whilst innovating sensitive change.  provides opportunities to explore faith and grow disciples.  serves the local community and those in need.  supports and deepens our relationship with the civic parish in mutual trust and co- operation.  builds on and strengthens the existing relationships and missional work with families, schools, youth organisations, occasional offices, the sick, housebound and those in care.  makes our worship more accessible through the effective use of social media.  is inclusive, diverse and welcoming, seeking to integrate all God’s people into his family.  is financially sustainable moving forwards.  encourages and enables lay leadership and involvement.  works together in partnership with our ecumenical colleagues and the wider Deanery.

Our new Rector?

We are looking for someone who: • will welcome the challenges and opportunities above. • is a prayerful, pastoral and encouraging Priest who has a strong and enthusiastic faith. • who is mission and ministry focussed. • will love God and his people. • will lead and be a team player and have a servant heart. • will build relationships in St Saviour’s Parish and the wider community. • will be a good communicator. • will have a sense of humour. • will appreciate our traditions but lead us gently through change where necessary. • will encourage and be comfortable with a variety of worship styles.

What we can offer you  Us! A loyal, friendly, open, inclusive and involved congregation and collegiality within the Deanery.  A keen and supportive Church Council from many walks of life (There are no PCCs in Jersey)  Our large, beautiful, ancient church.  A wide breadth of musical ability, including a robed choir in normal times - all dedicated to complementing our worship with the best music of which we are capable.  A five bedroom Rectory bordering on the churchyard with a large private garden.  A large varied Parish ranging from the urban to open fields, containing a large proportion of the Island’s schools and, of course, our Island and its community, surrounded by glorious beaches and within sight of France.  Lastly, we offer you a challenge: we want to grow our Church and broaden our appeal, without losing the essential character of our Church. And if you could sort out world peace whilst you’re at it, that would be good too!

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The Parish Church of St Saviour

Church from the South East entrance

The Parish Church of St Saviour is an imposing building which stands on a site where there has been a place of worship dating back to the 11th century and possibly earlier.

Built from local granite stone and formed from four separate chapels, five beautiful stained- glass windows designed by Jersey glass artist Henry Bosdet decorate the church, which is open all week during day-light hours for private prayer or for visiting.

There were no major issues identified in the 2019 Quinquennial Report, and minor ongoing works are in hand.

South Nave during worship

Over the years our church has undergone several phases of improvements and the most recent re-ordering was two years ago when the installation of new lighting transformed a dark interior into a much brighter, welcoming building.

At the same time, the removal of pews from the north nave has created a large, flexible open plan area which is now used by several local clubs and organisations including choirs, drama groups, Scouts and other social gatherings. The same work also included the creation of a servery to provide light refreshments. The church is also used by local schools as part of their curriculum and we hope that our new Rector will develop these relationships.

Traditional pews have been retained in south nave of the church where most worship is undertaken.

North Nave during Covid restrictions

The Churchyard

The Church sits in the middle of a large and historic Churchyard with around 4,000 graves. Many prominent and important families and individuals are buried there, the most (in)famous of which is that of Lillie Langtry who was the daughter of William Le Breton, made Dean of Jersey in 1850.

In 2020, a plaque was hung in the Church commemorating the significant numbers who fought at Waterloo and are buried in the Churchyard. Burial plots are still available within the Churchyard. The Island Crematorium is close to St Helier Town Centre.

Looking down the body of the Church from the North Aisle

North Side Lady Chapel

Ministry and Services

The usual pattern of services (outside of Covid restrictions) is as follows:

Sunday 8am: Holy Communion (said) BCP (1662) with a congregation of between 15 and 20. Sunday 9:45am: Holy Communion with hymns, and an occasional sung setting, with a congregation of between 40 and 50. Once a month there is a Family Service without Holy Communion, Lych Gate at the South East entrance usually involving a school or children’s group with an attendance of 80 to 100. Baptisms are encouraged to be part of the Family Service. Wednesday morning: once a month Holy Communion (said). The Church calendar is punctuated with a plethora of special seasonal services and special annual services: Pet service Sea Sunday – Family Service with Sea Cadets Harvest Festival – Family Service with 2 local schools Trafalgar Day – Family Service with Sea Cadets. In Loving Memory Service – In which the departed are remembered by name. Families of those whom the Rector has performed funerals are invited. Remembrance Sunday – with local Methodist Church and Scouts. St Saviour’s Primary School Carol Service Christingle - Family Service with the Mothers and Toddlers group and local Scouts Christmas services, which include: 9 Lessons and Carols, Crib service, Midnight Communion and Christmas Day Family service. Not counting 2020, due to Covid, during 2019 there were 10 baptisms in Church, 8 marriages and 28 funerals. In addition, the Rector presided over funerals at the Island Crematorium and burials of ashes. There are six weddings booked so far for 2021 and 4 for 2022 and seven baptisms.. Currently there is no Sunday School but there is an active Bible Study Group. The following statistics set out the membership and typical attendance at services: Electoral Roll - 70 2019 service attendance over the Easter weekend was 154, and at Christmas was 343. Other Advent special services attracted 185 congregants. During October 2020 the eight Sunday services were attend by 250 people, (despite the 40 head count limitation) 10

The Team Its team and congregation The Rector is well supported by two Church Wardens, two Almoners, a Treasurer and an enthusiastic team of sides people. There is an eclectic mix of congregants attending each of the Sunday services. These will occasionally include the Lieutenant Governor of Jersey (Government House being very close to the church) and the Connétable of the Parish.

Finances 1. Each church pay a monthly Parish Share to the Deanery of Jersey Board of Finance, based on a formula prepared by the Deanery Finance Committee, for each year’s budget. 2. Our Parish Share to the Deanery is currently £42,000 per annum, although we are expected to increase this moving forwards. Our annual revenue account is in balance. We have an Endowment Fund invested through a local Fund Manager which contributes currently £5,000 per annum. 3. The Deanery provides an annual grant for travel to the mainland, a book grant from a local trust fund and some funding towards retreats. The parish provides a car allowance, currently in the form of a church car. Telephone and computer costs are also covered. The cost of the Rectory’s heat and light, repairs and maintenance, parish rates and property insurance are paid by the Parish. 4. Income from funerals and weddings are shared with the Deanery according to the fees table and all fees are assigned in lieu of a full stipend. A small income from Glebe lands (presently £2,100 per annum) is also assigned to the Deanery. 5. Consequent to the re-ordering of the church interior, which entailed removing pews, new flooring and modern lighting, several groups (Stepping Stones, Scouts, drama, choirs) use the church for meetings/rehearsals, free of charge, but may make a donation to church funds and/or participate in services. Presently the Parish pay for the electricity and the oil fired central heating. Both systems having been renewed and updated during the re-ordering in early 2018. They are also responsible for the fabric of the building. Water rates and some gardening costs are also covered. 6. A Quinquennial inspection was carried out in 2019, and no major problems with the building were discovered. A programme to resolve minor matters which were identified is in progress, funded from the Parish rates.

Waterloo Memorial Plaque

Music at St Saviour

The Church has a long history of a Royal School of Church Music affiliated traditional robed choir. Prior to lockdown the choir was a small but enthusiastic group which sang at the 9:45am service. Once a month the choir would sing a full setting for the communion service. For festival services the choir was enhanced by friends coming to join us.

In recent years we have been joined by various school and children’s choirs to lead the worship in the monthly family services. Other local choirs have used the church for their own concerts or have sung for Evensongs or special occasions such as the Armistice Centenary. We feel that the choir itself is important in that it brings singers into the church, who would otherwise rarely attend. After Covid, we would like to continue our efforts to increase choir membership. We really feel that this is an important part of growing our church. Pipe Organ Console The church is also extremely fortunate to be able to call on the services of a rota of four organists to play for the 9:45am service. The organists have a choice of a two-manual pipe organ or a two-manual electronic organ.

The Rectory

Approached by a private driveway, the Rectory, built in 1964, is set amidst large mature and totally secure gardens in a peaceful corner of the Parish of St Saviour. The house is light, bright and airy throughout.

The downstairs consists of a large porch opening onto a hall with a sizeable study, fitted with numerous book shelves, off to the right. Passing a further spacious room with shelving on the left, the downstairs then opens up to a dining area offering a serving hatch through to the kitchen and a spacious triple aspect lounge area with views onto the well stocked garden, with the added benefit of extra warmth from a wood burning fire, and built in cupboards for storage.

The fitted kitchen is supplied with a double oven, and integral fridge and dishwasher and further space for alternative kitchen dining. This leads through to the well sized utility with a host of cupboards and a plethora of fitted coat hooks. Access to the back garden can also be Rectory - dog not included taken through the utility.

Rectory kitchen A separate unit of a conservatory style summer house is adjoined to the property on one side of the lounge. This could be utilised as an extra study, meeting room or guest quarters.

Quality blinds, light-fittings and curtains can be found throughout the majority of the house. The whole house has neutral carpeting and flooring, all of which has been maintained to a high standard. The area off the hall, where a separate downstairs toilet can be found, leads to an outhouse and a plenished wood store.

The upstairs of the property comprises of five bedrooms, the most newly built sizable master bedroom has a fully tiled modern en-suite with a sink, w.c., separate shower unit and a bath with a shower over the top. With windows overlooking the front and back aspects it is fitted with shelving, a wardrobe and drawers. Moving along the landing there is a room with a toilet and washbasin, a separate wardrobe, a very large single / double bedroom, an airing cupboard housing the immersion water heater with fitted slatted The study, one of two.

13 shelves, followed by the house bathroom. This bathroom comprises of a separate shower cubicle, a bath with a lift off shower hose, a sink and shelving. There are two further ample double bedrooms both with fitted wardrobes and one with the facility of added shelving. The final bedroom is also a superb master bedroom with front and side views over the garden. It has the added feature of an outside balcony area to enjoy during the summer months. This splendid room also has a fully tiled en- suite with a toilet, shower and sink and is complemented by a wardrobe and drawers.

Half an acre of extremely private mature gardens is there for relaxation and to enjoy nature. Surrounded by large areas of lawn, the wealth of shrubbery is interspersed by many trees, roses and a mini Double bedroom with en-suite orchard of apple trees. The area is totally safe for children to play in and for pets to roam around. There is a large summer house in the bottom corner, which has heating and lighting. At the front of the house there is an attached single garage and an ample parking area.

The Rectory is currently well maintained by the Parish. The Parish contributes to the upkeep and running of the property by assisting with garden maintenance and the cost of some utilities. A more detailed list will be available at the interview stage. The property would make an ideal spacious family home and is in close proximity to both local and private schools. Situated behind the grounds of the Lieutenant En-suite to double bedroom Governor’s home, it is directly adjacent to the Church itself and also just across the road from the Parish Hall. Local shopping amenities, a tennis club and a bowls club, and a regular bus service are some of the advantages that are right on the doorstep. It is also only a ten minute walk into the centre of St. Helier, where there are more amenities.

Double bedroom with en-suite and balcony

Reception rooms

Separate entrance to house (study to the right)

Bedroom with fitted wardrobes

Social Media and on-line presence

The Parish Church of St Saviour has really embraced social media especially since lock down when our Facebook page went from only 50 followers to now, more than 500. https://www.facebook.com/parishchurchofstsaviour

Every Sunday our 9:45am service is shown on Facebook, and YouTube, which usually have in excess of 100 views. The service is promoted every week, inviting people to join us in church, in person, or to watch the service online at their convenience, subject to the most recent guidelines.

Each week the YouTube link for the recorded service, weekly service sheet and master service sheet is emailed within a few hours of the service ending to those on a distribution list who have requested to be included (89 at present). The church email account also has a distribution list of baptism families, funeral families and wedding families should these be required for special services.

We are yet to have our own Website but have a page on the Parish of St Saviour’s website which can be updated by the Parish Hall if requested: https://parish.gov.je/StSaviour/Pages/default.aspx

Stepping Stones is a wonderful Church pre-school playgroup which meets, in normal times, once a week in the Church. It is run by members of the congregation and has many regular attendees. It is a mixture of Bible story, play, snacks and crafts. Stepping Stones also has its own Facebook page which is regularly updated with notices and information. https://www.facebook.com/steppingstonesjersey

We also have excellent contacts with the Jersey Evening Post and BBC Radio Jersey who are always willing to promote services and invite the Rector to speak on the radio.

The Parish Magazine, La Cloche also requests regular articles from the Rector and publishes our diary of events.

Church and Civil Partnership

The secular and ecclesiastical parishes in Jersey are coterminous, which underscores the deep connection between parish church, the secular administration focussed in the parish hall and the community that they both serve. They are deeply embedded together in the culture of the Island, going back almost a thousand years. The Constable of each Parish and the Rectors work closely together on both civic and ecclesiastical matters and it is an important relationship in creating and maintaining a sense of community, as well as helping the mission and ministry of the church to flourish. It is important that Rectors meet regularly with parish representatives and take the civic responsibilities that come with their role seriously. The fostering of good relationships in this area cannot be understated and, when church and parish work well together in partnership, there is a real sense of belonging to a vibrant and caring community and is one of Jersey’s best characteristics.

Recteur The Rector is the ecclesiastical head of the Parish and plays an important part in community life. The Rector serves on the Roads Committee of the Parish (a committee responsible for the maintenance and development of parish-owned roads). The Rector also sits alongside the Connétable at all Parish Assemblies and is expected to attend. These assemblies vary from approving the rates and budget for the year, to approvals for alcohol licenses. The Rector chairs Ecclesiastical Assemblies with the Connétable sitting alongside and these assemblies are the gathering of the rate payers for ecclesiastical matters, such as appointing the surveillants (churchwardens) or if major work is required for the parish-owned Church.

Connétable The Connétable (Constable) is the Head of the Civil Parish and is elected by the rate payers. The Connétable acts as chief executive of the administration and chair of civil parish meetings. They are members of the States of Jersey (the Island government.) The present Connétable attends special services at the invitation of the Recteur.

Deputé The Deputy is the local elected States of Jersey member who also represents the Parish in the Island's legislature. In larger parishes, there may be more than one deputy and in St. Saviour’s, there are four Deputies.

Procureurs du Bien Public These two elected individuals are the custodians of the Civil Parish Purse.

Centeniers The Centeniers are the senior members of the Parish Honorary Police, with the power to charge people and impose fines at Parish Hall inquiries for minor misdemeanours. Other Honorary Police officers are the Vingteniers and Officiers du Connétable (Constable's Officers.)

Surveillants Two Surveillants are elected by ratepayers at the Annual Ecclesiastical Assembly and are the equivalent of Churchwardens in an English setting.

Almoners A minimum of two people are elected as Almoners by ratepayers at the Annual Ecclesiastical Assembly and act as assistant Churchwardens. Surveillants and Almoners take an oath of Office in front of the Dean at an Ecclesiastical Court sitting each year in June. For more information about parish and ecclesiastical assemblies, please see here: https://parish.gov.je/Pages/FAQs.aspx

The Island of Jersey

Jersey is the largest and most southerly of the Channel Islands. It lies about 100 miles south of England, 14 miles west of Normandy and 35 miles north of St Malo in Brittany. It was part of William the Conqueror’s Duchy of Normandy in 1066 when he became King of England. When King John lost Normandy and most of his other territories in France in 1204, the Channel Islands remained loyal to the English Crown and have done so ever since, despite a number of incursions by the French and occupation by the Germans from June 1940 to May 1945. The Bailiwick of Jersey comprises the Island of Jersey and various rocky outcrops including Les Écréhous and Les Minquiers.

Jersey is a Crown Dependency with a population of approximately 107,000. Whilst Jersey is part of the British Isles, it is not part of Great Britain or the United Kingdom.

The Island of Jersey is an autonomous democracy with no representation in the UK parliament and sets its own taxes. It has its own civil and criminal legal system based originally on Norman customary law. Jersey is not a member of the European Union but currently has a special relationship with it through the UK for the purposes of free trade. The Island’s principal industry is the provision of international financial services, which accounts for about 40% of its economy.

The Bailiff of Jersey, appointed by the Crown, is its chief citizen, a lawyer who is chief judge in the Royal Court and also president of the States Assembly, the Island’s parliament, in which he acts as a kind of speaker or chairman and has no vote. The Crown is represented in the Island by a Lieutenant-Governor, currently Air Chief Marshall Sir Stephen Dalton, one of whose predecessors, at the end of the sixteenth century, was Sir Walter Raleigh.

Jersey is blessed by a relatively warm encircling sea which usually ensures mild winters and attracts many visitors to its numerous beautiful bays. It is renowned too for its cows, castles, country and cliff-top walks, sea food restaurants and, perhaps most famous of all, Durrell Zoo. England and France are readily accessible by sea and air at all times of the year.

For more information please see the following websites:

Deanery of Jersey website www.jerseydeanery.je Visit Jersey: www.jersey.com Government of Jersey www.gov.je Information about moving to Jersey www.gov.je/LifeEvents/MovingToJersey/Pages/home.aspx

Island life and the wider Deanery

There are many opportunities for engaging in mission and ministry in Jersey, as the church still plays a key role in parish and community life. Church communities have engaged in vision building as part of a common mission strategy across the Island (although we are reviewing our Island strategy in the coming year); an encouraging number of people involved in politics, education, health and broadcasting are members of the faith community and the role of the Parish Rector continues to be recognised as integral to the life of the Island. There are also opportunities for media work on local radio.

Island life can sound quite wonderful and it mostly is, with its sense of community, good climate, glorious beaches, clean air and good food! However, there are various costs - one being the channel of water separating you from friends and family back in the UK. Whilst the Deanery gives a travel grant each year to Clergy and provides pastoral grants for emergency travel, it is more expensive to live here. There are, however, compensations, in that we do not pay VAT on imported goods (there is a local goods and services tax of 5% though). Fuel is cheaper but the general standard of living is high, so there is a 22.4% uplift on stipend to offset the increased cost of living.

If you have children in education, the Island follows the Jersey curriculum which is similar to the UK curriculum. Each Parish has one or more non fee-paying primary schools feeding into one of four non fee-paying secondary schools; there are also several fee-paying primary and secondary schools, a number of which are faith based. It is also important to note, for any child to be eligible for student finance, they, or their parents need to be registered as Entitled (10 years residency). Currently a child arriving on the island aged 16+ will not qualify for student finance support, although we in consultation with the Government to try and change this. They will also not be able to receive assistance from the UK as they will be domiciled in Jersey. Also on leaving Jersey, for the first three years of residence back in the UK, the student could be considered as overseas and could be liable for higher fees. Please note that for fee purposes, some universities treat students from the Channel Islands as overseas students, whereas other universities treat them as Island or domestic students. You will need to check with each university if you have children about to attend university when moving.

Life in the Island is different, and the Channel Islands have their own culture and ‘ways of doing things’. It can, for example, be difficult to get away from people who know you. You will become a familiar face to many and even a day off can be interrupted by bumping into people in a café, in Town (St. Helier) or walking along the cliffs. You will need to get used to this. Liberation Day 2019

This is also not a place where unstable marital relationships thrive in ministry, as being cut off from regular access to the normal support structures of friends and family in the UK, means that couples are thrown together more, especially in your early months of being here. However, if you embrace Island life, ministry can be very fulfilling and you will enjoy, not only the beauty of the Island, but being part of the wider Island community and a faith community that works well together.

Jersey Deanery The Channel Islands are shortly to be attached to the Diocese of Salisbury, following an ‘Archbishop of Canterbury’s Commission on the future relationship between the Island Deaneries and the wider Church of England’. The current Bishop of Salisbury will formally take responsibility once an Order in Council is granted by Her Majesty the Queen, which we anticipate later in 2021.

The Dean is the Bishop’s Commissary and is appointed by the Crown and is remunerated as an Archdeacon and fulfils a wide role in the decanal, diocesan, political and public spheres of Island and Church of England life and is seen as the head of the Christian community in the Islands. Although the Church of England in Jersey is known as a Deanery, this is not an accurate reflection of its role or function.

The Deanery Office is more closely associated, administratively, as a small Diocesan Office. The Deanery has its own Board of Finance. ‘Share’ is collected locally, according to our own formula, which supports churches which may be struggling financially, or which may be in deprived areas. Share is then sent to the Diocese centrally from the Deanery Office. The Deanery has a part time Executive Secretary who supports the work of the Dean and Deanery in areas like GDPR, finance, employment law and H.R, and who ensures a wide range of services are delivered to local churches. The Deanery also employs the Dean’s PA and a part time Children and Family worker, who works with churches in the Island, to promote the work of children’s ministry and work with local statutory agencies.

There are ten Chapter meetings a year. It is really important to engage with colleagues and we will be seeking collegial candidates who will not adopt a ‘silo mentality’ with regard to their parish. The Jersey Clergy are a marvellously diverse group, supportive of each other and very friendly and we meet together socially a few times a year. Every other year we go on a retreat or visit somewhere as a group together, which has proved popular. Funding is available for this.

Rectors of the Ancient Parish Churches are expected to be present for Liberation Day celebrations in St Helier and Clergy are expected to attend the swearing in of Churchwardens and Almoners in the Royal Court in early June (the date varies) and the service of celebration which follows in St Helier Parish Church. There are also expectations that Rectors of parishes will attend Road Committees, Parish Assemblies and join in the life of the civic parish.

Personal and Professional Development Personal and professional development is encouraged. Those with a diocesan or national church role are encouraged to pursue those interests and finance is available to help with travel costs. The Diocese provides a programme of CME offering a range of residential and day courses, and many clergy receive their support and training via other networks. Increasingly though, training opportunities are being offered locally. Taking an annual personal retreat is encouraged and there are charitable funds to help with costs.

Jersey Law Jersey is a separate jurisdiction from England, Great Britain and the United Kingdom and has its own legislature and judiciary. Some of its laws, e.g. the law of property, are based on Norman Law rather

21 than English Civil Law and stem directly from Jersey’s history as a part of the Duchy of Normandy. There are considerable differences in many other areas. You are encouraged to look up the gov.je website for more information in this area. Jersey also has its own Canon Law which dates from 1623. These were updated in 2012 and will again be updated later in 2021, when we move to the Diocese of Salisbury. Jersey also has its own taxation system and some of the grants you may have received from the UK (such as child tax credits) do not apply here.

Healthcare and child benefits There is no National Health Scheme in Jersey but the Deanery does operate a health scheme which contributes towards the cost of GP visits, dental work and other health related issues. Primary school children can be seen free through the hospital dentistry service and the charges for senior school children are lower than those for adults. Dental charges for adults are generally higher than in the UK but the dental insurance referred to above provides some assistance. In cases of hardship the Friends of the Clergy, or a pastoral grant, on application to the Jersey Deanery Executive Secretary may be able to assist. You will not receive child tax credit, working tax Credit or child benefit in Jersey and it is your responsibility to notify both agencies. This loss in income should be factored into your budget.

It should be noted that should you return to live in the UK you will be treated as a new claimant and therefore if eligible you would receive universal credits and only eligible for two children on a child benefit claim.

The Deanery will meet the cost of removal to the Island for Stipendiary and House for Duty clergy. On retirement, removal fees will be paid to the port in the UK and then dependent on the overall cost up to a maximum of £1000 to cover the cost to your house of retirement. Further details will be supplied to the successful candidate.

Residency and employment Jersey has tight residency rules and the right to live & work permanently in Jersey is prized by many. Our new Rector and their family will have the right to live in Jersey whilst remaining Rector and after 10 years will be entitled to permanent residency. If they subsequently live away for more than 5 years, the parents will lose their permanent resident status but their children will not (if they moved to Jersey before 16). If a clergy spouse wishes to work, he or she will qualify by association with a “Licensed” person with a residential status known as “Entitled to Work”. This enables the spouse to work anywhere and does not need an employer to apply for a license.

Children under the age of 18 will need to be registered as dependents. The Residential Status of children over the age of 16 is called ‘Registered’ – people who do not qualify under other categories. Obtaining employment in Jersey may prove more challenging since an employer looking to recruit a ‘Registered’ person will need a License which specifies the maximum number of ‘Registered’ employees permitted to be hired by that business/organisation. ‘Registered’ persons enjoy ‘Entitled to Work’ status once they have been resident in Jersey for 5 years.

Pension contributions During your time in Jersey, your Jersey Social Security contributions will be paid as part of your remuneration package. Contributions need to be paid for at least five years in order to be entitled to a time-apportioned Jersey State Pension. Consideration should be given to paying voluntary UK National Insurance contributions (Class 2 or Class 3 as appropriate) in order to maintain your UK pension entitlement.

And finally

Thank you for reading this profile. If you have any questions prior to interview, please contact the Dean, The Very Reverend Mike Keirle, who will be happy to answer them. We look forward to receiving your application if you feel St Saviour’s Parish Church may be the place to which God may be calling you.

Appendix This section is linked with page 4 and includes some of the more detailed comments by the worshipping community about the needs of the Church and the Rector for whom they are looking.

Able to interact with all people of all ages The congregation of St Saviour is an open, welcoming and friendly group with a wide range of experiences and backgrounds. Although many of us are older, we do have a range of ages and, until Covid-19, there was much work undertaken to welcome and encourage younger people and children. This included “Stepping Stones” on Mondays, for the under fours (and their carers) and “Sunday Club” for older children, during the 9:45am service in a separate part of the main Church. We are looking for someone with the skills to communicate across all generations, gender, gender orientation, race and beliefs, to complement the attitudes and acceptance of the general congregation.

Increase accessibility through contact and modern media St Saviour has been working hard to grow its congregation by trying to be more accessible to people and are looking for an open, enthusiastic, approachable and friendly minister, who is as happy relating to people of all backgrounds and beliefs. A good sense of humour also helps greatly! During the pandemic, it has become clear how important reaching out through social media has become. Our 9:45am service is recorded each week and then streamed on YouTube and Facebook for viewing at home. These services are usually viewed online by over a hundred people and for significant services, it can be more than twice that number. It is therefore essential that our new Rector is comfortable working with these tools both now and post-restrictions, as part of our mission to reach more people.

Work with the Parish and its Community St Saviour is, for Jersey, a large parish, with many people who need support and pastoral care. Home visiting needs to be a considerable part of this. There are also many duties and functions which fall to the Rector as a Parish Official. An ability to work closely with the Connétable and Parish officials has already been mentioned, both from an official and pastoral point of view. All this also requires good organisational skills, the ability to work with a wide range of people, as well as tact and patience.

Support our music A window on the world As mentioned elsewhere in this profile, music is very important to us. We use a mixture of traditional and contemporary hymns and, whilst our new Rector need not be a singer or musician, an appreciation of ecclesiastical music would definitely be a good thing!

Work with other denominations and agencies in the Parish and the Island St Saviour and Georgetown Methodist Church have two joint services a year - Remembrance Service and the Covenant Service. We also have collaborated with other denominations and would like to do more. We have many schools in the Parish and visits to the Church have been very successful and we are seeking to develop these. The Scouts meet weekly in the church and attend several services a year. Our previous Incumbent was the Chaplain to the Sea Cadets, meaning that they also had Church Parade during on Sea Sunday and Trafalgar Day services.

Use contact through occasional offices for further outreach Over the last few years St Saviour has held many baptisms, weddings and funerals. Contact has been kept with families and couples from all these services, encouraging families to bring children who have been baptised to the next Mothering Sunday service, for example. We would very much like for this to continue and for our new Rector to work with us to build on these relationships.

Help us to be more accessible to new people without losing the Church’s character The style of worship is more traditional but not “high” and we aspire to make it approachable for all age groups. We especially value the liturgy and are not looking for a major change in the content and format of our services. Any significant change would need to be conducted thoughtfully and with patience. However, we also recognise that we need to find a way to make ourselves more accessible through a broader range of services in this modern age and we hope our new Rector will be able to lead us sensitively into this. The congregation enjoy sermons that are biblically based and which relate to everyday life and we are very open to have our thoughts provoked.

A selection of what individual members of the congregation have said that they are looking for in their new Rector: “Someone who will respect the heart of the community and open it to those of all ages who can harmonise the will of God in many different ways and hearts.” “One who identifies and allows all to use their spiritual gifts for the growth of the body of Christ.” “Strong sense of community, keen to be involved.” “A Rector who would love the Bible as the word of God, who would have a sense of humour and appreciate a mixture of music and song.” “Someone inclusive, encouraging 2018 Parish barbeque in the Rectory orchard music, mother and toddler’s group, school choirs, Sea Cadets and the Scouts.” Why individuals choose to be part of the congregational community of St Saviour: “It’s home!” “All at St Saviour’s Church are loving people and a true family to me.” “As I live in St Saviour it is convenient. I also like to hear the choir.” “The friendliness of the congregation as well as the feeling we are worshipping God in the same way.” “Focus on music, welcoming and friendly congregation, traditional without being austere.” “Accepting of all, self-aware, non-judgemental. Able to bring a personal element to the sermon, not just going through the motions, able to draw upon personal and relatable situations.”