Kinnerley with Melverley, Knockin with Maesbrook and Maesbury - Interim Minister

One church burnt by Owain Glyndwr, one bought from Harrods!

Can you help us to grow the Kingdom together here?

A compact rural benefice of five Shropshire villages, near Oswestry in the shelter of the Welsh hills, with shared community life and a sustainable pattern of worship. 

Our worship and church life is a mix of traditions and styles, with lay worship-leaders being an important part of our team. We are keen to develop worship attractive to people outside the congregations.

We pray for a priest who will love and lead our churches and our villages, and who will lead and support us as we seek to:

  • Be purposeful about evangelism and depth of discipleship;
  • Engage creatively with our local communities;
  • Grow younger;
  • Build a sustainable future for our churches, including financially.

We will make you welcome and work willingly with you in God’s service here. We can also provide you with a modern vicarage in a quiet location with excellent views!

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Enquiries: please contact the Archdeacon of Salop's Office by email or 07506 748702

All applicants should normally have 3 years’ experience in the Church of England or another Anglican church in the British Isles.

Closing date: 26 January 2026
Familiarisation day: 11 February 2026
Interviews: 12 February 2026

To apply, please complete the following documents and return them to the Bishop of Shrewsbury

  1. Application Form
  2. Confidential Paper

Please complete the recruitment monitoring form - the information will not be used as part of the selection process and will enable the diocese to monitor the diversity of applicants. 

 

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