Finding a new Vicar
With Fr Gwyn retiring the Chuchwardens with support from Bishop Robert, and Archdeacon John, have drafted a programme for the process of advertising and selecting a new vicar. It is :
- · Sunday 9th September at 12 noon - at St Mary's Parish brainstorming session to discuss the Parish Profile . All Welcome
- · Monday 10th September at 8pm - PCC Unconscious Bias Training session
- · Thursday 13th September at 8pm- PCC ‘Section 11’ meeting, to agree Parish approach to the Diocese for the selection process for a new Incumbent.
- · Thursday 27th September at 8pm - PCC meeting at which the Parish profile document will be finalised
- · Thursday 4th October at 8pm - PCC ‘Section 12’ meeting with Bishop Robert
- · After which it is planned to place an advert in the Church Times and Diocesan website and social media.
- · 19th November, Applications close
- · 26th November Shortlisting of candidates
- · Wednesday 12th December - Meet the shortlisted candidates in the parish. More details to follow. All Welcome
- · Thursday 13th December - Interviews and appointment by a Committee of Bishop, Archdeacon and Area Dean with 2 Parish Representatives.
These and any subsequent dates to induct a new vicar could, necessarily, be subject to change.
Please raise any queries and questions with Churchwardens, PCC members or via the Parish Office .
The Churchwardens