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Bishop

‘Bishop’ comes from the Greek word for ‘overseer’. So a bishop is a senior Christian minister authorised to have oversight for God’s people. As well as duties given to deacons and priests, bishops confirm and ordain.

Diocese

‘Diocese’ refers to the geographical territory in which a bishop exercises oversight. The Church in Wales is divided into six dioceses each with its own cathedral in which is housed the cathedra (the bishop’s ‘chair’ or ‘throne’).

Episcopal

‘Episcopal’ refers to the role or ministry of a bishop. So an episcopal church is one in which oversight is entrusted to a bishop. Like many others, the Church in Wales is an episcopal church.

Evangelism

‘Evangelion’ means ‘good news’. Evangelism is about sharing the good news of Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection in the hope that others may come to believe in and follow Jesus.

Holy Communion

At Holy Communion blessed bread and wine is shared, by which we receive the body and blood of Jesus Christ. The congregation gives thanks for Jesus’ life, his death and resurrection and his continuing presence. See also Eucharist.

Liturgy

Liturgy is a set form of words and action used for worship. In the Church in Wales (and many other churches) these forms follow the same pattern from one congregation to another. Most Anglican liturgies look back in some way to the Book of Common Prayer.

Priest

‘Priest’ comes from the Greek word for ‘elder’. Priests in the Church in Wales are those authorised specifically to proclaim forgiveness of sins, preside at the Eucharist and bless God’s people, as well as other responsibilities.

Theological

‘Theology’ means literally ‘words about God’. Christian theology involves our trying to understand and explain what God has revealed about himself through Scripture. This work is aided by the writings of past and present theologians and human reason.

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Archdeaconry of Cardigan - Is God calling you to Mid Wales?

PRIEST IN CHARGE to the Local Ministry Area of ABERYSTWYTH

Situated in the seaside university town of Aberystwyth, this role is for a cleric with primary pastoral responsibility for the church of St Anne’s, Penparcau, Aberystwyth, resident in a modern vicarage located in Penparcau.

The successful applicant should be a team player and team builder with a passion for mission, who preaches inspiringly with warmth and who values both contemporary and traditional worship. They should be up for a challenge, have a positive attitude and be keen to work with the local community.

The ability to speak Welsh or a commitment to learn is desirable

For further information please contact

The Venerable Eileen Davies, the Archdeacon of Cardigan

(01570 422385) archdeacon.cardigan@churchinwales.org.uk

All posts are subject to enhanced DBS Checks

For further information, and application pack, contact The Venerable Paul Mackness, Nomination Board Secretary, paulmackness@churchinwales.org.uk 01267 236145 or 07713576373

Closing date for applications: noon on Friday 19th December 2025

Interviewing on Friday 23rd January 2026

PRIEST IN CHARGE to the Local Ministry Area of LAMPETER

Situated in rural mid-Ceredigion, north of Lampeter, this role is for a cleric with primary pastoral responsibility for the churches of St Caron, Tregaron; St Ceitho, Llangeitho; St Davids, Blaenpennal; St David’s, Llanddewi Breifi; St Gartheli, Abermeurig; St Padarn, Llangeitho “Llanbadarn Odwyn” and St Lucia, Betws Leucu, resident in a modern vicarage located in Llanddewi Breifi.

The successful applicant should be a people person, who is a team player who is approachable and sympathetic to different styles of worship, willing to be a visible presence in the local community and is mission minded. They should have a calling to Rural Ministry with sensitivity to the bilingual nature and culture of West Wales.

The ability to speak Welsh or a commitment to learn is desirable.

For further information please contact

The Venerable Eileen Davies, the Archdeacon of Cardigan

(01570 422385) archdeacon.cardigan@churchinwales.org.uk

All posts are subject to enhanced DBS Checks

For further information, and application pack, contact The Venerable Paul Mackness, Nomination Board Secretary, paulmackness@churchinwales.org.uk 01267 236145 or 07713576373

Closing date for applications: noon on Friday 19th December 2025

Interviewing on Friday 16th January 2026

PRIEST IN CHARGE to the Local Ministry Area of BRO WYRE

Situated in rural Ceredigion to the southeast of Aberystwyth, this role is for a cleric with primary pastoral responsibility for the churches of St Ilar, Llanilar; St Gwnnws, Tynygraig; St Michael’s, Llanfihangel Y Creuddyn; St Afan, Llanafan and St John’s, Ysbyty Ystywyth, resident in a modern vicarage located in Llanilar.

The successful applicant should be a Priest who is community minded, open to different traditions and worship styles, a team player who can engage and enthuse congregations. They should have a calling to Rural Ministry with sensitivity to the bilingual nature and culture of West Wales.

The ability to speak Welsh or a commitment to learn is essential.

For further information please contact

The Venerable Eileen Davies, Archdeacon of Cardigan

(01570 422385) archdeacon.cardigan@churchinwales.org.uk

All posts are subject to enhanced DBS Checks

For further information, and application pack, contact The Venerable Paul Mackness, Nomination Board Secretary, paulmackness@churchinwales.org.uk 01267 236145 or 07713576373

Closing date for applications: noon on Friday 19th December 2025

Interviewing on Friday 30th January 2026

Archdeaconry of Carmarthen

PRIEST IN CHARGE to the Local Ministry Area of BRO GWENDRAETH

This role is for a cleric with primary pastoral responsibility for the churches of St Lleian’s, Gorslas; St David’s, Saron; St Ann’s, Cross Hands; St Edmund’s, Tycroes and St Edith’s Llanedi, resident in a vicarage located in Cross Hands.

The successful applicant should be a team player who is approachable and sympathetic to different styles of worship, keen on working with children, young people and families and who has a pastoral heart.

The ability to speak Welsh or a commitment to learn is desirable.

For further information please contact the Archdeacon of Carmarthen

(07398 587018) archdeacon.carmarthen@churchinwales.org.uk

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