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Last updated 22nd November 2023
Clergy Vacancies
Picture yourself in one of the most diverse regions in England.
From the hustle and bustle of two thriving cities, magnificent northern industrial towns, the Fylde Coast and Morecambe Bay, to the calm tranquil rural parishes, Lancashire and the North West has everything.
If you’re called to work with extremely deprived communities, suburban parishes or wealthier areas you will find God has a position for you.
When you come to Lancashire, you will find the best of everything: excellent sport, fine cultural attractions, a scenic coastline, dramatic countryside, and great schools.
Please have a look at our vacancies (below) to see what opportunities there are for you to step out in a new direction.
If you would like more information about our appointments process please contact the Bishops Appointments Secretary by email at appointments@bishopofblackburn.org.uk or on 01254 248234
| Role | Deanery | How to apply | Lead Bishop | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vicar of St Cuthberts Fulwood | Preston | Bishop Jill | 13th November 2023 | |
| Rector of Hodder Valley | Whalley | Bishop Philip | 3rd December 2023 | |
| Vicar (HfD) of Scorton, Barnacre and Caldervale | Garstang | Apply Here | Bishop Jill | 13th December 2023 |
| Vicar of St Peter and St David Fleetwood | Poulton | Bishop Philip | 4th January 2024 |
All clergy posts for Blackburn Diocese will be advertised on the national Church of England jobs board. www.pathways.churchofengland.org. Please apply via Pathways.
| Benefice | Deanery |
|---|---|
| Blackburn Archdeaconry | |
| Feniscliffe St Francis | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Feniscowles Immanuel | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Knuzden St Oswald | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Holme in Cliviger St John the Divine with Worsthorne St John the Evangelist | Burnley |
| Burnley St Andrew with St Margaret and Burnley St James | Burnley |
| Croston, Bretherton and Mawdesley with Bispham | Chorley |
| Eccleston St Mary the Virgin and Charnock Richard Christ Church | Chorley |
| Heapey St Barnabas and Withnell St Paul | Chorley |
| Barrowford St Thomas and Newchurch-in-Pendle St Mary | Pendle |
| Langho, St Leonard | Whalley |
| Lancaster Archdeaconry | |
| Treales Christ Church | Kirkham |
| St Anne's on Sea St Thomas | Kirkham |
| Skerton St Chad and St Luke | Lancaster and Morecambe |
| Carnforth Chirst Church | Tunstall |
| Post | Deanery | Next step/comments |
|---|---|---|
| Vicar of Briercliffe St James | Burnley | Being decided |