Wanted: A Team Rector for the Benefice of Brereton and Rugeley with Armitage: One Church in 6 places. The benefice of Brereton, Rugeley and Armitage is situated centrally in Staffordshire, which itself is in the West Midlands, approximately 25 miles north of Birmingham.

We are looking for a people person who is energised by the love of God and by working with people in ministry and mission.

If God is calling you to this place, then please look at our Parish Profile and get in touch.

About the Diocese

Lichfield Diocese is one of the most diverse dioceses in the country. Rolling countryside and vibrant inner-city life nestle together in a region that takes in Staffordshire, the Potteries of Stoke-on-Trent, most of Shropshire and bustling Black Country centres including Walsall and Wolverhampton. The only thing we don’t have is the sea!

Our shared diocesan vision extends an invitation to all to “Come follow Christ in the footsteps of St Chad”.

As we follow Christ in the footsteps of St Chad, we pray that the two million people in our diocese encounter a church that is confident in the gospel, knows and loves its communities, and is excited to find God at work already in the world. We pray for a church that reflects the richness and variety of those communities and partners with others in seeking the common good, working for justice as a people of hope.

Further information about the Diocese is available at https://www.lichfield.anglican.org/

Enquiries: Archdeacon of Lichfield’s Office - email or tel: 01543 306145.

All applicants should normally have 3 years’ experience in the Church of England or other Anglican church in the British Isles.

Closing date: 26th October 2023

Familiarisation date: w/c 6th November 2023

Interviews: 13th November 2023