Ministerial Vacancies
Ministers, Lay Pastors and Lay Leaders on the General Assembly of Unitarian & Free Christian Churches’ Roll seeking to apply for any of the above vacant pulpits should write to or email Simon Bland at Unitarian Headquarters and not the church(es) concerned.
Candidates must be on the Ministerial Roll of the General Assembly of Unitarian & Free Christian Churches or have equivalence of training and accreditation within the Unitarian Universalist tradition, or be willing to take the necessary steps to be appointed to the Roll. For more information, visit our Ministers page.
vacancies (full time)
Chowbent Unitarian Chapel, Atherton, Greater Manchester
Applications are invited for the position of full-time minister at Chowbent Unitarian Chapel, Atherton, Greater Manchester. A part-time appointment could be considered for a suitable candidate. Remuneration would be as recommended by the GA with housing allowance.
Chowbent is the oldest place of worship in the town. It is a member of the General Assembly of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches. The Chapel was granted Grade II* Listed status in 1966. Further information is available on the Chapel’s website. www.chowbent-unitarian-chapel.org.uk
The congregation is loyal and hardworking and members are active in Atherton Churches Together.
A minister is needed to provide leadership, pastoral care and development of community involvement. The appointee would be supported by the congregation and the North East Lancashire Unitarian Mission.
To express an interest please contact Simon Bland at the GA.
vacancies (part time)
Bristol, Frenchay and Unitarian Meeting Bristol (UMB)
The position is minimum half-time, with potential to expand to full-time for the right candidate.
Main opportunities: Congregation growth and visibility, Young people/student services, various self-help groups, wellbeing skills/support, welcome hubs and other discussion groups, community art based/social events, music, community college events, community action, course venue, Online offerings, yoga, more rites of passage services, etc.
Bristol is a dynamic multicultural city and suburbs with a rich history and strong economic growth. Metro city population 700,000+ and 45,000 students. It has some of the poorest and richest wards in the country. The city centre has many new developments, student accommodation, shopping and art/entertainment venues of all types. Read the full vacancy statement here.
Ipswich Unitarians – see also additional Background Info
vacancies (Overseas):
Unitarian Church of South Australia (full time)