APPLICATION PACK

Priest in Charge of Swindon New Town

Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 9 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 14 Page 15 Page 15 Page 16 Page 16 Page 16 Page 17 Page 17 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 25 Page 26 Swindon : Past and Present Current Pattern of Services S. Marks S. Saviours S. Lukes Aldhelm’s S. Centre The Chapel of Ease Resource Centre Rainbow Bookshop Clergy Accommodation Message from the Message from Letter Area Dean’s The Parish Vision Aspirations Support Location and History Outreach and Community Mission Our Churches The Parish Office Statistics Finances Parish Summary PCC Commitment Role Description Person Specification The Parish Contacts CONTENTS

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December 2018 of Priest in Charge of Swindon an interest in the role Thank you for showing three churches serves bothAnglo Catholic parish with its This Town. New dense residential areas in and and night clubs and some the bustling shops centre.around the town worked to come to terms with a reductionIn recent years the parish has endeavoured to bring about change withof clergy and the last incumbent vacancy a number of measures havelimited success. During the extended refocus on mission. With the right stylebeen adopted to help the churches energy of the retired clergy and lay volunteers,of leadership, harnessing the of Christ into the heart of this thriving town isthe potential to shine the light enormous. an outline of the role, the skills and experienceThis information pack provides the context has also been included. Background to that we are looking for. – with our vision of ‘Creating connections’ As a diocese, we are living out across Bristol, Swindon, SouthGod, each other and our communities, to sense a real energy locally We Gloucestershire and North Wiltshire. and reignite our calling to be a Church forreconnect with our communities vision, priorities of making disciples, growingthis and future generations. Our plan that hasleaders and engaging younger generations, and the strategic is calling us to.been agreed to support them, are our response to what God This can be explored further at www.bristol.anglican.org/creatingconnections FROM THE FROM BISHOP this is a role If Thank you for taking the time to consider this opportunity. yourself for the which excites you then I encourage you to prayerfully offer please don’tpost. If you would like an informal discussion about the role, end of this pack. hesitate to get in touch with one of the contacts listed at the and ensurePlease submit your application on the attached application form Guidance Notes. Applicant you have also read our in Christ, Yours Faull Rt Revd Vivienne Bishop of Bristol

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Revd Captain Clive Deverell C.A. B.A. Hons Area Dean of Swindon 01793 877111 [email protected] AREA DEAN’S LETTER LETTER DEAN’S AREA Dear Friend, thank you for to Deanery, a note on behalf of the Swindon I would like to add hard to put together aThe Churches have worked this post. your interest in and manageable.post which is sustainable the country to be a follower of of the most exciting places in Swindon is one – for instance, the motor and of excellence in many fields Christ. It is a centre partners in mission. it is a warm, welcoming and supportiveThe Chapter which meets monthly skills and value the We a high priority. group and all clergy make Chapter and seek to learn from one another. passions we have between us traditions are important to the and it’s Town The churches of Swindon New only on the Deanery Leadership team but also members sit not Deanery it’s on the Diocesan synod. works,Whilst some strong historical links remain to the former railway The previous incumbent held the post migration has had a dramatic impact. Legion. on behalf of the Deanery as chaplain to the local Royal British to join us inPlease be assured of our prayers as you consider applying is withinministry in this Parish and town, a place where access to countryside Bristol,easy reach and where we have excellent transport links to London, Reading and South Wales. With best wishes in Christ banking industries, and it is the home of the Bible Society. and it is the home of the Bible banking industries, wealth and deprivation, and diverse town with areas of Swindon is a large The Swindon Deanery draws together rapidly growing in cultural diversity. the town centre to the rural areas of Northchurches over a large area from are working on the diocesan vision of Creating Connections Wiltshire. We develop leaders and engage youngerto help each other to make disciples, will continue to be on growing leaders andgenerations. In 2019 our focus vocations. of 21 parishes and is one of sevenThe Swindon Deanery comprises we do all we can to buildAs a Deanery Deaneries in the Bristol Diocese. of one another as colleagues, friends, and up the ministry and confidence

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parish The Ebbsfleet. of Bishop and an administrator. The parish serves the town centreThe parish serves the town and an administrator. built for the familiesand the homes, which were originally Works. of those working at the Railway tradition.Anglican parish in the Catholic are an We of the SwindonThe parish is a constituent member of the ,Deanery of the Diocese of Bristol The PCC has passed Anglican Communion. part of the of the House ofa resolution made under the provisions Declaration on the ministry of Bishops and Priests. Bishops’ Bishop of Bristol hasAs a result of that resolution the episcopal oversight fromarranged for the parish to receive the It incorporates the churches of S. Mark, S. Saviour andthe churches of S. Mark, S. Saviour It incorporates chapel of S. S. Luke, and the The Parish of Swindon New Town sits right at the heart of sits right Town New The Parish of Swindon of Swindon. Town’ Railway Western the historical ‘Great as is maintaining and developing a sense of parish unity. THE PARISH with the Society under the patronage affiliate this parish “To The parish remains of Saint Wilfrid and Saint Hilda”. and of the Church Union.a member of Forward in Faith The structure of the parish can present challenges, with communities three churches serving the needs of different The PCC recently voted to alter the within the parish. Sunday Mass schedule, replacing one church’s Mass, Sunday service with a Saturday Vigil to allow a single priest to celebrate Mass at each church each weekend. It will take some time before the congregations get used to the new arrangement. Communication between the churches is a further challenge,

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continue to provide pastoral ministry and witness to the diverse population pastoral ministry and witness continue to provide Town. of Swindon New the parish, developing the and spiritual maturity within encourage growth benefit of all. talents of our members for the where the Catholic faith is taught in all itscontinue to be known as a place richness. parishes for the strengthening of faithwork in partnership with neighbouring and the enrichment of worship. people to come to faith and participate inencourage children and young Church and youth activities with thethe life of the parish through Junior worker. possibility of engaging a youth the churches within the parish. strengthen communication between ASPIRATIONS ASPIRATIONS consist of many willing and committedThe congregations of our parish a priest who has the enthusiasm and pastoralpeople and we would welcome to join us, asexperience to work collaboratively with us, and encourage others we reach out to the wider community. and leadership skills to strengthen seek a man with strong management We pastoral gifts,the unity of, and to guide the parish into the future. He will have them in theirrespond to the needs of the people committed to his care, visit homes and administer house communions to them. people, be able toHe should be a man of prayer who will love and care for his teach the Christian faith and celebrate work with other members of our staff, the Sacraments. Diocese of Bristol during the interregnum, we believe we now need someone during the interregnum, we Diocese of Bristol to lead us to: • • • • • • VISION VISION a review instigated by the of reflection, prompted by Following a period

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and Sunday services throughout the parish.and Sunday services throughout SUPPORT SUPPORT contributor is an excellent Town New Swindon Diocese and the Bristol Deanery to the Swindon a new Share and synods and Parish through be supported by both. incumbent will will also be ably supportedThe new incumbent team of people within theby a very committed ensure that the priest will be aim to parish. We his vital work, unencumberedfree to carry out necessities which presentby the day-to-day are keen to parish. We themselves in any during thecontinue the work, which began members areprevious interregnum, where lay andinvolved in parish visiting, intercessions are fortunate to have had stewardship. We priest,the steadfast support of a retired weekdaywho regularly assists with both

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of affluence, interspersed with There are areas SWINDON: PAST AND PRESENT. PAST SWINDON: with a broad mix of inhabitants population of around 215,800, Swindon has a ethnicities. of all ages and LOCATION LOCATION HISTORY AND major employers operate in and deprivation. Several those of great poverty the financial and car manufacturing sectors. Swindon, many of which are in These include the institutions are also based here. number of cultural A and the Research Councils UK. Historic Trust headquarters of the National in part of the former National Monuments Record Centre is housed England’s in the parish itself is terraced, built duringrailway works. Much of the housing era for which the town is famed, butthe height of the railway construction built housing, including new apartments inthere are areas of more recently itself, the population within the parish continuesthe town centre. Like the town ambitious plans for the regeneration of Swindon Borough Council has to grow. work in progress. a the town centre – currently, and secondary schools in Swindon and twoThere are many good primary of which have been graded by Ofstedfurther Education Colleges, both Brookes University also has a campus inas good or outstanding. Oxford parish is degrees in nursing related subjects. Within the Swindon, offering This school Robert le Kyng Primary School, judged by Ofsted as ‘good’. to re-activatehas, in the past, had links with the parish and the PCC is keen and many ofthose links. Drove Primary School is on the edge of the parish a link with thisits students live within the parish. It would be good to create College) Swindon. Technical UTC (University stands school. Next to S. Mark’s education forThis institution was opened in 2014 and provides a technical 14-19 year olds. came about as a result of the construction Town The Parish of Swindon New in order to serve the people who were Railway Works, of the Great Western Housing, healthbrought into the area to work in the expanding railway works. Railway for the and leisure facilities were all provided by the Great Western down in 1985, the railway works were closed workers and their families. Sadly, These days, most services are provided but some of the facilities still remain. by Swindon Borough Council.

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and Road Research Transport www.switchontoswindon.com see towns, it has its black spots but, with its local facilities, easy transport links to facilities, easy transport links black spots but, with its local towns, it has its and to the Wiltshire Downs and beyond, access within minutes Bristol, London inhabitants, it is a pleasant place and friendly and welcoming prehistoric sites, down roots. to live and to put as an attractive place to move to,For further information about Swindon road junction). Like most large traffic moving at a complex Laboratory to keep Swindon is often the butt of comedians’ humour, thought of as a cultural thought humour, of comedians’ is often the butt Swindon Magic Roundabout (the only thing of note is the famous desert, where the ingenious boffin from the British invention of an

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days a week and the Parish Office is often used as hall three Aldhelm’s S. The parish currently has close associations with a number of community has close associations The parish currently the parish was a ‘founding father’ Swindon Food Collective – The projects. has a distribution centre at the Swindon Food Bank - of its predecessor OUTREACH AND COMMUNITY at the time of the Kosovo crisis. The drop-in centre is for refugees and The drop-in centre is for refugees at the time of the Kosovo crisis. largely by volunteers, it operates Staffed asylum seekers of all backgrounds. pm. am to 2.00 Monday to Friday from 11.00 service is A Close to S. Saviour’s Care Centre. church is the Kings Court each month, and members of S. Saviour’sheld for the residents there twice this. are actively involved in supporting Centre on Friday Aldhelm’s a base in S. The Swindon Street Pastors have minister to those out and about in the town and Saturday nights, as they to increase our outreach within the local aspire centre at the weekends. We care homes, particularly with local schools, youth organisations, community, organisations. ethnic groups and perhaps military in Swindon Together organisation Churches are actively involved with the We between the Centre, which fosters communication and cooperation Town many churches in Swindon. of food for this initiative. the Harbour Project, founded by local people in 2001 there is At S. Luke’s a drop-off point for donations. All three churches regularly have collections All three point for donations. a drop-off

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The current PCC policy is that 10% of Stewardship Income, policy is that 10% of Stewardship The current PCC in any surplus on the Rainbow Bookshop together with the in January of the following will be allocated to missions year, amount allocated to missions/ In January 2018 the total year. to allocate these The PCC policy has been charities was £5,400. home and overseas missions/ funds on a 50-50 basis between include the Diocese of Lebombo in charities. Overseas missions supported by the parish since 1906; Mozambique, which has been Church Roofs in Zimbabwe, priest housing in Lusaka, Zambia; MISSION to Calcutta. Home missions/charities as well as the Oxford Mission organisation, the Children’s supported include the Life (UK) financial help to the Food Collective and as well as direct Society, at mornings take place monthly Street Pastors groups. Coffee S. Saviour’s during 2017) and raised much needed funds (£1,350 In addition, there are Lent savings, for local and national charities. (United Society Partners in the supporting the work of USPG ACS (Additional Curates Society). Gospel) and the continue to support the Swindon Food Collective with the We each week three afternoons Aldhelm’s free use of the hall at S. many of our members Additionally, for their distribution centre. have assisted their work as volunteers at the distribution centre, of warehouse and at supermarket collection days. Contributions by food are made regularly in each of our churches, for distribution The Swindon Street Pastors project, an inter- the Food Collective. denominational Church response to urban problems, engaging with free people on the streets to care, listen and talk have been given base on Friday evenings. as their Aldhelm’s use of S.

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The members of the parish contributeThe members of ways, throughto worship in many singing, leadingreading, serving, arranging, intercessions, flower cleaning, etc. Baptisms and weddings take place theon a regular basis throughout have experienced a parish. We reduction in the number of funerals sincebeing conducted during 2018, the introduction of non-religious funeral officiators at the local crematorium. Each year for the All the Faithful Commemoration of Day), those who Departed (All Souls’ tohave lost a loved one are invited ofattend a Mass in remembrance them. of Our Pilgrimage to the Shrine A takes place Lady of Walsingham each year during the summer time, providing an opportunity for prayerful retreat.

The parish’s three churches cater The parish’s needs of the to the widely differing who worship in them,congregations strength. However, which is a great in keepingit can present challenges open the channels of communication andbetween the individual churches unityin fostering the sense of parish This is something for which we strive. andwe are continually working on recently have seen very encouraging steps in the right direction. in the parish follows a Worship usingpattern in the Catholic tradition with contemporary language liturgy, which the majority of the members thefeel most comfortable. Prior to saidinterregnum, Mass was sung or of ouron a daily basis, in at least one heldchurches. Special services are for all major feasts and solemnities and joint worship takes place for many of these. Communion is taken to those in the parish who are sick or housebound on a need-by-need basis. Most of those prefer to receive communion from an ordained priest, rather than a lay-person. OUR CHURCHES OUR

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NORMAL PATTERN OF SERVICES SERVICES OF PATTERN NORMAL Mass) (including Vigil Sunday (First Mass of Sunday) S. Mark’s Sung Mass at 6 pm Saturday at S. Saviour’s9 am Sung Mass at S. Luke’s Sung Mass am 11 Monday Mark’s 6 pm Low Mass at S. Tuesday Aldhelm’s 10:45 am Low Mass at S. Wednesday Saviour’s9:30 am Low Mass at S. Kings Court Care Centre am Non-denominational service at 11 (twice a month) Thursday 9 am Morning Prayer 9:30 am Low Mass at S. Luke’s Saturday 9:30 am Low Mass at S. Mark’s services have been suspended. During the vacancy some weekday S. MARK’S MARK’S S. grade II listed building, played a major part in the Church, a S. Mark’s Built by George Gilbert Scott in 1845 it sits Town. foundation of Swindon New few yards away are neat A Bristol railway line. alongside the main London to The Mechanics Institute the railway workers. rows of stone cottages built for facilities and a hospital (used until the provided reading rooms and education “the village” as it became known. It provided a complete completed 1960’s) organised and package of social, health and spiritual care; a self-help village run by Mechanics and now a historical treasure. congregation are committed and friendly; they have enjoyed S. Mark’s a strong musical tradition in recent years. This has lapsed This a strong musical tradition in recent years. since Easter when the organist left to pursue his studies. organist and we have recently appointed a new We look forward to the contribution he will make to the is also traditional Our worship life of S Mark’s. and the congregation play a full part in organising also enjoy and participating in the services. We The recent change fellowship and social activities. of Mass times has seen the 10.30am Sunday This move service shift to 6pm on Saturday evening. has been a challenge too far for some, but we are keen to stick together and help build a solid future in the community. future in the community.

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S. SAVIOUR’S SAVIOUR’S S. but S. Saviour’schurch physically, the smallest is has an enthusiastic and dedicated congregation. dedicated congregation. enthusiastic and has an The congregation is extremely loyal to their church loyal to is extremely The congregation and have over the years participated enthusiastically enthusiastically participated over the years and have in social and fund-raising activities. Uniformed activities. Uniformed in social and fund-raising organisations are an important feature of S. Saviour’s an important feature of S. organisations are life, usually find S. Saviour’sand Parade Sundays with the largest attendance in the parish. attendance in the S. Saviour’s was built in wood, in 1890 by voluntary labour, in S. Saviour’s by voluntary labour, was built in wood, in 1890 response to the call of Canon Ponsonby to ‘build me an ark.’ The The me an ark.’ call of Canon Ponsonby to ‘build response to the building was clad in modern stone block work in the 1960s and in modern stone block work building was clad considerable efforts have been made to maintain and improve it, most considerable efforts recently by the installation of a new pipe organ and re-lighting and re-wiring recently by the installation of new carpark means that parking for the church has been A of the church. improved. S. Saviour’s service, being the first has probably the most relaxed style of women administering the chalice and to have a female pastoral assistant, This encourages younger people and S. Saviour’s has serving at the altar. from young families to elderly worshippers a broad spectrum of age groups in their nineties. S. Saviour’s and a junior church has a thriving kindergarten (up to 7yrs) a group for teenagers. (up to 12yrs) with a view to forming LUKE’S S. in an area with a high number of black and church is situated S Luke’s The church lies within the heart of the community minority ethnic residents. and faiths of of Broadgreen, well known for the diversity of ethnic origins is made up of the local population. Indeed, the congregation of S Luke’s nationalities. Notices are sometimes read and hymns sung many different made towards in both English and Konkani (Goan). Many strides have been family of the inclusion of the diverse members of the congregation into the now need to develop church and we hope to continue to build on this. We members to succession planning to encourage more local congregation at present largely performed by stalwarts, take on roles of responsibility, There some of whom live outside the parish boundaries. is a thriving Junior church which meets in the church hall during Mass on Sundays, with the children joining the main congregation for Holy Angelus and Communion, the singing of the the enthusiastic lighting of candles for Our Lady.

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There is a and this is of each week, Tuesday There is a private office on site for the use of the

a Mass is held on Additionally, the Landfill Charities was funded by grants from The refurbishment Parish Priest. supported by a small but regular congregation. OFFICE THE PARISH whole parish The Parish Office serves as the administrative centre for the Thursday. and Wednesday from 9.30 am to 1.30 pm Monday, and is staffed who is responsible for the The parish employs a part-time administrator, the preparation tasks, which form a necessary part of parish life, including: posters and flyers; and production of documentation, service sheets, leaflets, (eg. Charity maintenance of the parish website; liaison with outside agencies who wish to Commission). She is also the first point of contact for those other queries enquire about baptisms, weddings or funerals, or indeed any relating to the parish. The Church was originally built in 1902 to meet the needs of the growing growing of the the needs meet 1902 to built in was originally Church The the church hall. is now used as church building This original population. in 1911. was built we have today The church by local community are much used rooms hall and additional The church vulnerable people, refugees to the needs of homeless and groups, catering in time for its was refurbished in 2011, The hall and asylum seekers. meeting facilities and the additional to provide modern catering centenary, rooms. parish reserve and by the generosity Community Foundation, the the Trust, of the parishioners. ALDHELM’S CENTRE S. Aldhelm’s stood on the site of what is now S. The Church of S. Paul originally the commercial The church was demolished in the 1960s to enable Centre. that a store to take place, on the proviso expansion of the Woolworth’s area of the site, to preserve the consecrated chapel of ease was built on an ground. in the town centre, was built, to include the chapel Centre, Aldhelm’s S. and a small Aldhelm, a hall with kitchen and toilet facilities dedicated to S. building has changed and now is home to the courtyard. Over the years the Centre and the Parish Office. Rainbow Bookshop, a Resource to the building. single parking space adjacent THE CHAPEL OF EASE Aldhelm is open to the public each weekday and on The Chapel of S. private prayer and Saturdays. People often pop in for a few quiet moments of reflection.

Diocese of Bristol Application Pack for a Priest in Charge of Swindon New Town Page 16 RESOURCE CENTRE CENTRE RESOURCE a variety of Christian for public use, itself we offer, Parish Office Within the browse and borrow. people may material, which bibles and study books, of like to see an expansion is under-used and we would Currently this facility by Deanery and Diocese and the other parishes within the its use, both from the local public. BOOKSHOP RAINBOW of Awdry, when the Revd W began life in 1979, The Rainbow Bookshop projects in major expansion Two it. fame, opened Engine’ Tank ‘Thomas the in the current shop, with books, bibles, the intervening years have resulted and a range of devotional gifts, CDs and greeting cards for all occasions DVDs. managed by the Bookshop paid staff, The Bookshop has 4 part-time team of volunteers who and enjoys the services of a dedicated Manager, week to give support and respite to the paid come in at various times each The come from a variety of Christian backgrounds. These volunteers staff. traditions, from non-conformist to Roman Bookshop caters to all Christian diverse, from those who wish to pass on Catholic; our visitors are equally are curious about the faith. Our small profits their own views to those who Mission field and we pray that we will be each year are donated to the for more years to come. around to serve the local community CLERGY ACCOMMODATION four bedroomed detached house in a private The Clergy House is a modern there are three receptions cul-de-sac and is being refurbished. Internally, are four rooms downstairs, with a fully fitted kitchen and upstairs there There is a garage and plenty of off-street bedrooms including one en-suite. parking. which it has The parish also has at its disposal a three bedroomed house, some of its own purchased using various endowment funds/trusts as well as There is ongoing discussion about how this house might be used to funds. enhance the mission and ministry in the parish.

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The following are extracts from the Churches’ Registers SM = S. Mark’s; SS = S. Saviour’s; SL = S. Luke’s

2015 2016 2017

SM SS SL SM SS SL SM SS SL

Baptisms 18 1 2 18 2 3 5 2 0 Marriages 7 0 2 4 0 0 2 0 0 Funerals (church) 6 0 2 5 1 2 2 2 4 Funerals (crematorium) 6 11 5

2015 2016 2017

SM SS SL SM SS SL SM SS SL

Electoral roll 69 84 74 75 84 78 75 84 78 Average weekly attendance 48 40 60 47 40 60 42 35 58 (adults) Average weekly attendance 3 10 21 3 11 21 1 10 20 (children under 16) SM No service Ad 91 Ch 16 Ad 62 Ch 1 Easter Vigil SS No service No Service No Service Attendance SL Ad 269 Ch 98 Ad 210 Ch 62 Ad 295 Ch 106 SM Ad 64 Ch 0 Ad 89 Ch 1 Ad 77 Ch 0 Christmas SS Ad 40 Ch 2 Ad 39 Ch 0 Ad 39 Ch 4 Midnight/Day SL Ad 269 Ch 98 Ad 237 Ch 83 Ad 195 Ch 46 SM 2,898 2,958 2,898 Total Acts of SS 3,363 2,947 2,670 Communion SL 5,524 5,628 5,093

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2017 £3,386 £79,420 £22,380 £16,083 £61,243 £231,621 £266,175 2016 £4,158 £75,638 £15,160 £78,900 £60,049 £245,558 £373,914 Income Expenditure Parish Share Church Maintenance Church Major Repairs (church) Major Repairs Fundraising Income from giving Income from FINANCES The parish is registered with the Charity Commission, registered number with the Charity Commission, The parish is registered a Registered of England, which is in itself and is part of the Church 1131070, its annual report and the PCC is required to submit Each year Charity. and they can be viewed on to the Charity Commission financial statements their web site.

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Twenty persons across the Twenty Fr John van der Linde SSC Mrs Pat Gordon 140 adults, 30 children c19,000 (source Church Urban Fund - 237 (2018) S. Mark’s Church and Hall, S. Saviour’s Church and S. Mark’s Church and Hall, Mr Sandy Steele-Davis (PCC vice-chairman), Churchwardens: Mr Sandy Steele-Davis (PCC 3 years) plus two co-options Parish Safeguarding Officer: Mr John Bishop (Treasurer), Mr Alasdair Skeil (Deputy Churchwarden) Mr Mr John Bishop (Treasurer), Diocesan Synod: Three (4 per District for Deanery Synod: Four and 12 other elected members http://www2.cuf.org.uk/parish/550179) weekly attendance: Average Electoral roll: Parish Share 2018: £83,390 (up to date with payments) Resolutions passed: Resolution made under the House of Bishops to declaration on the ministry of Bishops and Priests and a Resolution Saint Wilfrid “Affiliate this parish with the Society under the patronage of and Saint Hilda”. Ministry ended. Team Pastoral: Suspension of presentation in force, Retired Clergy and Priests Associates: Retired Clergy and Priests ministers: Other authorised and licensed distribution of Holy Communion. parish licensed to assist in the with whom the PCC has a work agreement: People employed by PCC or three cleaners, one gardener. Centre Manager, Administrator, Parish Buildings: One parish – three churches and one church centre churches and one church Parishes: One parish – three Patron: Bishop of Bristol PCCs: One PCC DCCs: Three DCCs PCC: Members of the PARISH SUMMARY PARISH Church Centre Aldhelm’s and Hall, and S. Church S. Luke’s Ashes plots at all three churches Burial of Churchyard: Closed- S. Mark’s. Parish Population:

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We are committed to working with our prospective priest in carrying out the to working with our prospective are committed We acknowledged require attention. plans that we have Secretary...... PCC PCC Town New On behalf of Swindon Date 17th December 2018 PCC COMMITMENT

Diocese of Bristol Application Pack for a Priest in Charge of Swindon New Town Page 21 ROLE DESCRIPTION We offer the role of Parish Priest to the Parish of Swindon New Town. Our Priest will lead and grow the parish, with its strong Anglo-Catholic traditions, in line with the Diocese of Bristol vision and priorities, which are making disciples, growing leaders and engaging younger generations. He will: • Continue to provide pastoral ministry and witness to the diverse population of Swindon New Town and develop our pastoral work amongst the sick and needy in our community. • Encourage growth and spiritual maturity within the parish, developing the talents of our members for the benefit of all and work with others to ensure opportunities for learning that develop faith and strengthen discipleship. Create opportunities for lay people to lead worship as appropriate. • Work in partnership with neighbouring parishes for the strengthening of faith and the enrichment of worship. • Ensure New Town Parish is known as a place where the Catholic faith is taught in all its richness. • Lead and organise our regular worship, placing the celebration of the Mass at the heart of the parish’s life. • Encourage greater involvement in our midweek services. • Revive the partnership with local primary schools and continue the support for the uniformed groups. • Encourage children and young people to come to faith and participate in the life of the parish through Junior Church and youth activities with the possibility of engaging a youth worker. • Work with the churches to develop a greater connection with their local communities. • Strengthen communication between the churches and encourage a sense of unity across the three churches of the parish. • Work in collaboration with the PCC, Churchwardens to ensure effective organisation and godly stewardship of the parish’s resources. • Play a full part in the life of the Diocese and Deanery, including Deanery Chapter and at Deanery Synod. • Give continual attention to his own personal, spiritual and professional development. • Participate in ministerial development, review and undertake appropriate continuing professional development. • Maintain professional boundaries. • Develop and maintain a prayerful spiritual life with appropriate support networks. • Follow a pattern of life that allows the personal, family and spiritual aspects of life to flourish alongside the demands of ministry. • Affirm and abide by national, diocesan and parish policies and legal requirements, in particular overseeing the work of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

Page 22 Be a priest of The Society of Saint Wilfrid and Saint Hilda. The Society Be a priest of worship. Anglo-Catholic traditional forms of Be able to organise and lead of ages and nationalities. Be able to interact with a range views, able to listen to people’s Be able to work as part of a team, recognise, and utilise their abilities. awareness of the Holy Spirit and the Have the enthusiasm to raise the parish. presence of the Church within Be keen to work with local schools. have a sense of humour. Be relaxed and welcoming and Understand the role that music can play in worship. An ordained priest within the Church of England, or a Church in within the Church of England, An ordained priest it recognises. it, or a Church whose orders communion with ministerial education. Satisfactory completion of initial as incumbent status (post- panel Designated at selection or candidates’ 2009) or stipendiary ministry. OUR PRIEST SHOULD: • • • • • • • • QUALIFICATIONS • • • Our new Priest will need to share our Anglo Catholic faith. Anglo Catholic will need to share our Our new Priest PERSON SPECIFICATION PERSON

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Identifying, and fostering vocations to the lay/ordained ministry Identifying, and fostering vocations Engagement in community life and public issues Successfully fostering relationships with community leaders Forging relationships with local schools MANAGEMENT OF RESOURCES AND STRUCTURES OF RESOURCES MANAGEMENT within Christian guidelines Encouraging and teaching Stewardship FORMATION OF OTHERS FORMATION the congregation in development Carrying out initiatives to assist ministry where in the Church’s of their faith and their taking part appropriate Essential (E) or Desirable (D) Essential (E) or WORK MINISTRY AND BACKGROUND setting Ministry in an urban OF OTHERS & MANAGEMENT LEADERSHIP with others to encourage good use of existing talents Working PROVEN EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES AND COMPETENCIES EXPERIENCE PROVEN multi-ethnic setting in a multi-church, Working closely with ordained/lay people, delegating where Working use of time appropriate, to ensure efficient of a team with shared Demonstrated leadership as head responsibilities

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THE DIOCESE THE DIOCESE OF BRISTOL the and Venerable Michael Johnson, Archdeacon of Malmesbury and Venerable the . connected with Our diocesan identity and vision of “Creating connections: of ministers, God, each other and our communities”, helps shape the work time are parishes and schools. Our priorities as a diocese at the current making disciples, growing leaders and engaging younger generations. vision and The Diocesan Support Services exist to support our identity, and made priorities. Based at the Diocesan Office to the north of Bristol and up of 50 employees and volunteers, we serve ministers, parishes schools by expressing vision, strengthening relationships, empowering training, offer people, maximizing resources and developing structures. We advice in a range of areas, highlight and share best practice consultancy, aspects of the life of the Diocese. across the Diocese and manage different Come and join a strong and committed team. The Diocese of Bristol is the Church of England across Bristol, South The Diocese of Bristol is the are 30,000 people and Swindon. There Gloucestershire, North Wiltshire than 200 churches, led by hundreds worshipping regularly in more Around 15,000 children and of clergy who we train and provide. church schools, while chaplains serve in young people attend our 69 institutions across our region. Rt Revd The Diocese of Bristol is presided over by the Bishop of Bristol, The Bishop of Bristol is supported by Rt Revd Dr Lee Faull. Vivienne Graham ,Venerable Rayfield, the Suffragan

Diocese of Bristol Application Pack for a Priest in Charge of Swindon New Town Page 25 PARISH CONTACTS For informal enquiries please contact:

Mrs L. McEntee, Parish Administrator [email protected] 01793 538220

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