Presbytery Vacancies
We are currently looking for a new Presbytery-wide post.
Congregational Support Officer
A full time post to work with congregations requiring support to meet their statutory obligations, advise on best practice, provide training for office bearers, and work with other national church and Presbytery staff to ensure those serving in their congregations are well resourced.
Please download full Congregational Support Officer Job Description which includes contact information and how to apply.
Please note that this post has an extended closing date of 26 July 2024, 12 noon.
Congregational/Grouping Vacancies
North Charge of Shetland Parish
We are currently looking for a minister for the North Charge of Shetland Parish. The ideal person to take on this charge is someone who will bring enthusiasm and energy, be committed to parochial care, and take a lead role in congregational growth and development, with emphasis on children and young people.
The successful candidate will preach in churches in Unst, Yell, Brae and Ollaberry. In addition, you will play a key lead position for Mission to the whole of Shetland. The ideal applicant, therefore, should already have leadership experience in this area, not necessarily in a rural/island setting. You will have to be highly motivated, gregarious, and committed to equal rights for all. The current Ministry Team is likely to change once the Transitional and Pioneer Minister posts come to an end and applicants should be aware of this.
A warm welcome awaits anyone who takes up this post in an island renowned for its friendly people where community involvement plays an important part.
Our parish profile can be downloaded here.
You must be an ordained minister of the Church of Scotland or graduate candidate to apply for this role. Please contact the Parish Administrator, Frances Richardson, to apply
Address: Shetland Church of Scotland, Parish Office, 82 St. Olaf Street, Lerwick, Shetland. ZE1 0ES
Tel: 0745 337 4543
Email: FRichardson@churchofscotland.org.uk
St Andrew's-Lhanbryd & Urquhart
Informal enquiries may be directed to the Interim Moderator (Rev Wiekus van Straaten, WvanStraaten@churchofscotland.org.uk Phone: 01542 882799) at this stage as the Nominating Committee has not been elected and the Parish Profile is still in preparation.
Insch-Leslie-Premnay-Oyne
We hope to find a minister who:-
- has an inclusive approach and who is keen to engage with the schools, youth organisations and community groups.
- can inspire, lead and work with all age groups and who is willing to provide a supportive and visible pastoral presence in the community.
- can guide us in our mission and who is willing to work with other faith groups and especially those Churches in our Parish Grouping.
- can tackle outreach with enthusiasm, make the word of God accessible to all and who is willing to involve others in the act of worship.
- is empathetic to the needs of the community and can maintain the Church as a core part of the community going forward.
Our parish profile can be downloaded here.
Contact Details: Rev. Alison Jaffrey, Interim Moderator ajaffrey@churchofscotland.org.uk
01651 891961
Aboyne-Dinnet linked with Cromar
The Parish Profile is available here
Bellie and Speymouth
Bellie and Speymouth Parish Church is a Church of Scotland congregation in the Presbytery of the North East and the Northern Isles. After the demission of our minister of six years, we seek an enthusiastic minister to lead us forward in our journey of faith.
We seek a passionate and dedicated minister, someone with strong interpersonal skills who is committed to providing pastoral care to our congregation and wider communities. The role will suit someone who embraces new ideas, is enthusiastic about exploring contemporary ways of worship and can help us further develop our online ministry. Our new minister will be supported by a faithful and active Kirk Session, which readily embraces new and exciting ideas to find ways of reaching out to our local communities and beyond.
If you are interested in the exciting opportunity we offer, we would be very pleased to hear from you. Our Parish Profile is now available and applications should be sent to Mrs Elizabeth Rennie, Clerk to the Nominating Committee by e-mail at nominatingcommittee@bellieandspeymouth.org.uk. Please contact our Interim Moderator, Rev Dr Jacobus Boonzaaier by phone on 07474 222138 or e-mail: JBoonzaaier@churchofscotland.org.uk for any informal enquiries.
Instructions for Applications are found here.