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Our
strenghts
Largest church building in the town
Financial strength (in the short term) - Parish Share paid in
full in advance
A style of worship that also attracts people from outside the
parish boundaries
St Edmund’s church and church hall financially self sufficient
St John’s is a “high profile" church - both visually
and in town and civic use
Congregation with a variety of talents as demonstrated at “Harvest
of Talents” exhibition
Founder member and active participant in Churches Together in
Felixstowe
Newly appointed organist at St. John’s to reinvigorate standard
of church music.Organ regarded as one of the best in the county
Resident organist at S. Edmund’s also teaches new young
organists
Church buildings in good state of repair
Collaborate team ministry to work with new incumbent
Team of hardworking and competent parish officers and others doing
all the parish administration, rotas, finance, web site management,
hall bookings etc.
Felixstowe - a prosperous town with a wide range of attractions
for residents and visitors
We
seek a new incumbent who will;
Continue the current style of churchmanship that is practised
in this parish.
Work with, encourage and support the existing collaborative parish
ministry team.
Work with, encourage and support the existing collaborative parish
administration team, social committee and other parish organisations.
Continue and develop the established good relationships that exist
between ourselves and other churches in particular through “Churches
Together in Felixstowe"
working alongside and in collaboration with other Church of England
parishes in the Deanery
whilst maintaining the ethos and distinct identity of this parish
Maintain St. Edmunds church as an important part of this parish
Support the P.C.C.'s wish for this parish to be used as a training
parish for Curates.
Strive to increase the congregation especially younger adults
and children
Help us to achieve our goals set out in our 2006 Parish Plan relating
to the Five Marks of Mission
Help us develop the social / fellowship side of parish life.
Further details
or an application form contact the Ven Geoffrey Arrand, Archdeacon
of Sufolk 01728 685497.
Closing Date
30th May
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