We are a small, energetic, and committed congregation in the west end of Aberdeen, seeking a Priest to lead us into the next chapter of our mission story.
We are looking for someone who will
- love God and the congregation, with the leadership skills to gather us together after a fallow period;
- embrace our traditional style of worship and open table policy;
- possess strong pastoral skills, and a willingness to visit the sick and elderly of the congregation;
- have the imagination and energy to lead outreach in the community;
- have a willingness to play an active part in the social life of the church.
We can offer:
- Supportive and prayerful lay leadership;
- The chance to lead a small ministry team with active lay assistance;
- Scope for mission in the wider community;
- A well-maintained late Victorian church with a small hall and office, in a residential / office business neighbourhood,
- A modern rectory in a good state of repair within walking distance.
- The opportunity to live in Aberdeen, a lively city with universities, a teaching hospital, easy access to mountains and sea, and good transport connections.
Paper copies of the profile and application form can also be sent on request from stmaryscardenplace@gmail.com.
The St Mary’s website is at https://stmaryscardenplace.org.uk/about-us/
Informal conversations warmly welcomed: Dean@aberdeen.anglican.org and bishop@aberdeen.anglican.org
Closing Date: 7th November 2025
First interview (via Zoom) Early November
You can download the Charge profile here.
The appointment is subject to a satisfactory PVG Scheme Record Disclosure (Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007). For further information on Protection of Vulnerable Groups and the Scottish Episcopal Church, including the Scottish legal context, see Safeguarding in the Scottish Episcopal Church.
