The Hempnall Group of Parishes are Topcroft, Woodton, Morningthorpe, Shelton, Fritton, Bedingham, Hempnall and Hardwick.  10 – 15 miles south of Norwich.

rooted…  informed.. questioning..vivid.. contagious…attentive.. incarnate…practical and pragmatic Christians.  They are seeking someone who will

• feel comfortable with the rural setting and understand and be sympathetic to the mores and demands of rural life
• have the ability to lead a team of lay and ordained people
• balance the needs of particular parishes with those of the Group
• be an enabler who will support lay ministry
• demonstrate strong spirituality
• stretch the church community intellectually as well as spiritually
• have energy and enthusiasm to reach out beyond the church community
• relish the challenge of involving young and old
• be sociable and enjoy people;  be tolerant, receptive, discreet.

Further details and application form from

The Bishop of Thetford’s secretary,  53 Norwich Road, Stoke Holy Cross, Norwich NR14 8AB    secretary.thetford@4frontmedia.co.uk

Closing date 27th June 2008      Interviews  10 July 2008