Full-Time Incumbent of St Chad’s, Handforth
St Chad’s is the local Anglican parish church of Handforth, Cheshire. We are a Christian fellowship whose vision is to “Know Christ and make Him known” in our community. We are a diverse group of people from all ages, cultures and backgrounds.
We hope as a church family that you will read our parish profile and feel excited at the prospect of becoming part of our caring congregation. We are praying that our Lord will bring the right person to minister to us and that they can feel happy and fulfilled in God’s work. We will be welcoming and supportive as you begin this new chapter in your ministry, as well as a new chapter in ours. We are a happy, enthusiastic and loving church seeking a minister who will come and walk alongside us.
As a Church, we have a vision:
- To grow our work with children and young families.
- To develop our community work.
- To secure our financial position going forward.
- To grow our church family, ensuring new people joining the church, including international members, are made to feel welcome and integrated into the church family and find a place to serve and grow.
- To lead people to Our Lord by proclaiming His Word.
We are praying for a vicar who:
- Is prayerful and Spirit led, continuing our traditions of the teaching of God’s word, aiming the teaching towards a multi-generational and multi-cultural congregation.
- Has plenty of energy and enthusiasm to encourage old and young alike within our church to take an active and full part in church life.
- Will help us to grow our church by engaging in the community, seeking to encourage people of all ages to become part of our church family.
- Is keen to participate in village life and our community as it expands to build support for within and outside St Chad’s.
- Will be an active supporter of Hope Central and ensure it remains part of our church and community.
- Will consider how we can move forward as a church, and develop our worship and mission.
- Is approachable and compassionate and has the patience to help and support everyone who comes to them.
- Will help us strengthen our finances so that we can continue to maintain our buildings and secure our future.
- Can inspire our congregation to live out their faith in everyday life.
- Has a demonstrable commitment to fostering a strong and effective safeguarding culture in the parish.
Might this be you?
Accommodation is currently offered in the vicarage: 75 Chester Road, Hazel Grove, SK7 5PE.
There are plans to develop the site on which the house sits and to provide a new vicarage.
There are good local amenities, and excellent schools and transport links.
Closing date: Sunday 13th July 2025
Interviews: Monday 28th July 2025
The Diocese of Chester will not shortlist any candidate for posts if they cannot provide an assurance of a valid DBS and up to date safeguarding training.
If you would like to have an informal conversation, please contact:
Bishop of Stockport:
Rt Rev’d Sam Corley
E: bpstockport@chester.anglican.org
M: 07878 371 897