BIshop Jeremy James will visit the parish on Sunday 28 November to conduct a ‘vacancy consultation’. When the position of a Rector falls vacant, the Clergy Appointment and Licensing Statute requires that there be a vacancy consultation before the nomination process begins. Bishop Jeremy has warmly invited all members of the parish to be present for a conversation.

The conversation will take place in the Parish Centre. The questions that Bishop Jeremy will use to guide the process are below. To assist with preparations, please RSVP using the form at the bottom of the page.

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QUESTIONS FOR VACANCY CONSULTATION

1. Christocentric – looks to Christ for direction and mission

   1. What parts of your congregational life are Gospel-driven? Please describe.

2. Diverse and inclusive community

   1. Who is included in your worship/parish activities/mission activities?

   2. How does your community demonstrate that “all are one in Christ Jesus”?

   3. Do you take any special steps to make this happen?

   4. What does your congregation look like to the outsider?

3. Vision, Mission, Innovation, Energy

   1. Do you have a sense of the direction you want your parish to go?

   2. Who is it you serve/ who are you seeking to serve?

   3. What do you offer that is different/unique/developing?

   4. Where is the energy in your parish?

   5. How does your parish adapt to changed circumstances?

4. Vibrant Anglican Worship

   1. What are the best qualities of worship in your parish?

5. Quality Leadership

   1. How do your clergy and lay leadership encourage others to get involved and contribute?

6. Discipleship

   1. As a parish community, how are you living out your calling as disciples of Jesus?

7. SustainabilityWhat keeps your parish going in terms of:

   1. People?

   2. Sources of income?

   3. Convenience, useability of buildings?

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