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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’).

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.

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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THE DIOCESE OF ST DAVIDS

wishes to appoint a

0.5 CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILIES MISSIONER / 0.5 PRIEST IN CHARGE DAUGLEDDAU LMA

The successful applicant for this new post will work collaboratively and holistically across all parts of the Diocese, to make ministry and engagement with Children, Youth and Families an integral part of diocesan life for the future. We are looking for a person with a passion for ministry and engagement with children, youth and families who is skilled in collaboration and enabling others.

The role is paired with a 0.5 clerical post as Priest-in-charge in the Daugleddau LMA with primary pastoral responsibility for the WWELL (Wiston, Walton East & Llawhaden) Pastoral Area, which comprises three mission-oriented churches with enthusiastic and active congregations. The cleric will be part of the Daugleddau LMA Ministry Team.

For further information, and application pack contact:

The Venerable Paul Mackness, Archdeacon of St Davids

Tel.: 07713 576373

Closing date for applications: 15th October 2021

Interviews will be held in November

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure

Strategic Manager - Carmarthenshire Family Centres

26 hours per week

Based in Carmarthen

£24,403 per year (actual salary)

The postholder will provide leadership for the sustainability and strategic direction for the network of family centres in Carmarthenshire to improve the life chances of children aged 0 – 11 in their local community.

Funding for this post confirmed until 31st March 22. Continuation subject to funding.

For an application pack, please email Christina Jenkins or telephone 01267 221551.

Closing date: 08/10/21 +++extended+++

Subject to DBS checks and references