Updated September 2025
The advertisement has been published this month, and we are looking forward to applications.
https://jobs.churchtimes.co.uk/jobs/Chaplain-in-Europe-jn13962
Here is a summary of the process.
Background information:
- The PCC has consulted with the congregation, and prayer activity is important to discover who God is calling to fill the post.
- ICS (the Intercontinental Church Society) is the church patron. This means that they have a role to play in the appointment of a new chaplain. They will be involved in later stages of the recruitment, and will present the chosen candidate to the Bishop (who can accept or refuse) but Archdeacon Peter Hooper will be managing the preparations, using his wide experience over the last few years.
- Time will be taken to find the right person for the post
Timeline
- A vacancy meeting has been held to accept the paperwork prepared by the Archdeacon and the Church Council
- Under Church of England regulations, the question has to be asked whether we accept a female priest.
- Three representatives from the chaplaincy have been elected to take part in interviews.
- An advertisement will be posted in September.
- Applications are viewed by the Bishop, ICS and the Archdeacon and a long list drawn up.
- Those on the long list are interviewed over Zoom.
- A short list of three are then invited to a discernment day: all candidates visit the city and the church, meet the PCC and are interviewed.
- The chosen candidate is presented to the Bishop. If agreed, the Diocese will assist with visa process if someone is not in Europe.