Posting: Incumbent

The Bishop of Fredericton seeks to appoint a priest incumbent to the Anglican Parish of St. Margaret's in the Diocese of Fredericton.

St. Margaret’s Parish is located in the City of Fredericton, approximately 4 km from the city centre and near the city's two main universities. Properties consist of the one church building of the same name, built in 1994, and a two-story, four-bedroom rectory located nearby. The parish directory includes ~ 100 families.

Regular Sunday services include a said service at 8:30 (BCP/BAS) and the BAS modern rite with music and Sunday School at 10:30. There are several active layreaders. Other weekly parish events include a bible study and coffee club. 

The parish mission is: To be a growing Christian Community. They also support a number of outreach initiatives, including community food banks, homeless shelters and a local elementary school.

Please include the following in an expression of interest.  

• A Curriculum Vitae.
• A written statement of about 500 words outlining why you are being called to explore this opportunity.
• The names and contact information for three referees prepared to provide information on the cleric’s pastoral skills, his or her interpersonal and communication skills, ability to build community, ministry experience and sensitivity. If you are an Assistant Curate or graduating postulant for ordination, you should give your Rector, supervising priest or mentor as a reference.

Clergy from outside the diocese should confirm that they have their bishop’s permission to explore a possible appointment outside of their own diocese. A confidential reference may also be requested from your diocesan bishop and in addition to other references.

The successful candidate will be required to provide a valid criminal record and vulnerable sector check and may be required to authorize a credit check.

Contact the bishop's office for a more detailed parish profile.