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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’).

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.

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VICAR IN THE GOWER MINISTRY AREA (HOUSE FOR DUTY PRIEST)

The Diocese of Swansea and Brecon is looking to appoint a Vicar in the Gower Ministry Area (House for Duty Priest) to be based in the Benefice of Llangennith with Llanmadoc and Cheriton. The appointment will be a pan-Gower post living in Llangennith, helping and assisting in services across the Ministry Area on Sundays and two other weekdays as well as offering pastoral care where necessary. It is envisaged that the priest will be able to cover holidays, the major festivals and assist through the busy tourism season.

The priest who joins us is expected to have had experience of working collaboratively in a rural and semi urban setting. He or she should have an interest in ministering within the context of both rural life and tourism. Experience of online ministry and youth work is desirable.

To find out more, and to apply, download the profile here.

Please contact the Venerable Jonathan Davies, Archdeacon of Gower, if you wish to explore the possibilities of living and ministering on Gower.

Contact: 01792 512747 or archdeacon.gower@churchinwales.org.uk

VICAR IN THE IRFON, WYE AND EDW MINISTRY AREA

The Diocese of Swansea and Brecon wishes to make an appointment of Vicar within the newly-formed Irfon, Wye and Edw Ministry Area and with particular responsibility for the parishes of Blaenau Irfon and Irfon Valley. These parishes contain a number of rural communities and focus on Llanwrtyd Wells, the smallest town in Wales.

We are looking for someone who:

enjoys rural life and small communities
is committed to working collaboratively
relishes the gifts of lay ministry

We can offer:

a warm and inclusive welcome
colleagueship within the newly formed Ministry Area
spectacular countryside in which to live, work and worship

For more information, download the profile here.

Please contact the Venerable Alan Jevons, Archdeacon of Brecon, for an informal conversation.

Telephone: 01874 658298, email: archdeacon.brecon@churchinwales.org.uk