The Derwent Valley Team Ministry Rector role based at Christ Church Consett is being advertised at the same time. There will be 3 clergy in the Derwent Valley or West of Lanchester Deanery covering Leadgdate, Medomsley, Hamsterley, Ebchester, Consett, Benfieldside, Castleside. The parish profile was drafted in consultation with the relevant parishes.Further Details:The Acting Bishop of Durham invites applications for the position of Priest in Charge of Christ Church Consett, and Team Rector Designate of the new Derwent Valley Team.This is an exciting new post in which the successful applicant will build a team of clergy and laity to serve Consett and the surrounding area; building a missional team vision, enabling that vision to be communicated and implemented across Christ Church Consett and the Derwent Valley Team, supporting the congregations and team in making that vision a reality.The rectory is a detached house in a new housing estate in Consett, within easy reach of Christ Church and Consett Town Centre.For more information or an informal conversation, please contact the Archdeacon of Durham: archdeacon.of.durham@durham.anglican.org / 07436 399917Closing date: 24th June 2026Interviews: 8th July 2026Further details:www.durhamdiocese.org/vacancieshttps://jobs.churchtimes.co.uk/jobs/PRIEST-IN-CHARGE-OF-CHRIST-CHURCH-CONSETT-and-TEAM-RECTOR-DESIGNATE-OF-DERWENT-VALLEY-in-North-East-
Congratulations to Vera for her award and for all her hard word and achievements. The King awarded the honour in person at Windsor Castle on the 31st March 2026She has raised over £1 million for the Royal Legion by organising poppy appeal collections for the Royal British Legion. We are privileged to have her as a hard working member of our church. To see the list: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-year-honours-list-2026
