Ministerial Vacancies
Ministers, Lay Pastors and Lay Leaders on the General Assembly of Unitarian & Free Christian Churches’ Roll seeking to apply for any of the above vacant pulpits should write to or email Simon Bland at Unitarian Headquarters and not the church(es) concerned.
Candidates must be on the Ministerial Roll of the General Assembly of Unitarian & Free Christian Churches or have equivalence of training and accreditation within the Unitarian Universalist tradition, or be willing to take the necessary steps to be appointed to the Roll. For more information, visit our Ministers page.
vacancies (full time)
St Stephen’s Green Unitarian Church, Dublin
Further to the notification of the impending retirement of Rev. Bridget Spain circulated in February 2024, applications are now invited for the position of minister at St. Stephen’s Green Unitarian Church (Dublin).
This position is full time and remuneration (paid in € Euro) is in line with the stipend rates recommended for 2024-25 by the Stipend Review Committee of the General Assembly of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches. (A copy of the report can be accessed here)
If you are (or expect to be) suitably qualified to fill the position we would encourage you to learn more about our congregation through visiting our website at www.dublinunitarianchurch.org.
Should you wish to submit an application for the vacant position, or should you require more information about this notice, please contact Denise Dunne, the Chair of our congregation, by email at chairunitarianchurch@gmail.com or by post at Unitarian Church 112 St. Stephen’s Green Dublin D02 YP23 (Ireland).
The closing date for receipt of applications is 30th September 2024.
Chowbent Unitarian Chapel, Atherton, Greater Manchester
Applications are invited for the position of full-time minister at Chowbent Unitarian Chapel, Atherton, Greater Manchester. A part-time appointment could be considered for a suitable candidate. Remuneration would be as recommended by the GA with housing allowance.
Chowbent is the oldest place of worship in the town. It is a member of the General Assembly of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches. The Chapel was granted Grade II* Listed status in 1966. Further information is available on the Chapel’s website. www.chowbent-unitarian-chapel.org.uk
The congregation is loyal and hardworking and members are active in Atherton Churches Together.
A minister is needed to provide leadership, pastoral care and development of community involvement. The appointee would be supported by the congregation and the North East Lancashire Unitarian Mission.
To express an interest please contact Simon Bland at the GA.
vacancies (part time)
Ipswich Unitarians – see also additional Background Info
vacancies (Overseas):
Unitarian Church of South Australia (full time)