St Thomas is a vibrant and lively church in an inner city area of Hackney, North East London. We serve a culturally and economically diverse community with love and passion.

There is a spacious Vicarage.

We seek a Parish priest who will:

• Lead our church community with prayer and vision in developing worship and mission to a diverse local community.
• Develop our children’s ministry.
• Be skilful in building a team of lay leaders.
• Have an active interest in ecumenical and interfaith dialogue.
• Not be afraid to speak their mind on local issues.
• Feel at home amongst his /her people.

The parish website is at: www.stthomasclaptoncommon.org.uk/

For an informal conversation, call Adele Akande on 020 8802 4231 or Ivy Wade on 020 8806 5092

Deadline for applications: 1 July 2009

Interviews: 13 July 2009 •

Enhanced CRB disclosure required.