Updated October 2025
Following the publication of the advertisement, the interview team, the Archdeacon and the Director of the ICS met to assess the applications received. There were in fact only two candidates and sadly neither was a good fit with Christ Church.
The church council has now been informed of this decision, and the next steps will be discussed at the council meeting in October.
Both the Archdeacon and the Director of the ICS are working closely with us to make sure our mission here in Lille continues in the best possible way during this time of interregnum.
Meanwhile, we are delighted that the Reverend Elisabeth Dean is continuing to lead our services of Holy Communion, and that we have fully trained Congregational Worship Leaders to support worship at Morning Prayer on the 1st Sunday in the month.
If you have any questions, please speak to a member of the church council.
churchoffice@christchurchlille.fr
president@christchurchlille.fr
churchwardens@christchurchlille.fr
Notes:
- 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.
