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Rector for The Church in the Plumsteads

Posted on Thursday 5 February 2009
To serve the single parish of Great Plumstead and Little Plumstead with Thorpe End and Witton, 4 miles East of Norwich, a mix of suburban and rural, with four churches.

We are a group of God’s people trying to learn how to worship and grow as disciples of Jesus Christ together,  so that we can better serve God and our neighbourhoods;  sharing with them the Gospel.

Tradition is primarily open evangelical, though we are welcoming of people from a wide range of backgrounds.

Bible study and prayer groups;  alpha courses;  VA church primary school.

Total number in parish  2250 adults;   Electoral roll:  143.

The parish are seeking someone

  • to show pastoral care
  • to build on the growth of prayer that has developed over recent years
  • to be forward-looking, but able to value the different traditions
  • especially to nurture the small congregations at Gt Plumstead and Witton
  • to play a full part in the C/E VA school
  • with an interest in and enthusiasm for music:  recently formed choir
  • qualities of leadership,  and enabler of others’ gifts,  to encourage lay involvement.

More details from The Bishop of Thetford’s secretary,  53 Norwich Road,  Stoke Holy Cross,  Norwich NR14 8AB.  Secretary.thetford@4frontmedia.co.uk    Questions to the Vice Chair of the PCC  Mr Michael Gotts,   01603 435138.


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