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Kirkby Lonsdale


Diocese of Carlisle


Team Rector of Kirkby Lonsdale and Mission Community Leader of Lunesdale and Endmoor Mission Community.

Are you called to lead, inspire, and shape the future of a vibrant rural mission community?

We are seeking a visionary Team Rector to join us in South Cumbria-Yorkshire Dales; someone who will nurture faith, deepen relationships, and help us grow in purpose and impact.


This is an exciting opportunity to:

  • Build on our strong and valued ecumenical partnerships

  • Champion and develop our thriving family-focused initiatives

  • Strengthen our deep connections with local schools and the wider community

  • Guide us in becoming an even more outward-looking, mission-shaped church


What We Can Offer:

  • A warm, supportive, and collaborative team of lay and ordained colleagues

  • A beautiful market town setting between the Lakes and Yorkshire Dales, with excellent transport links via the M6 and the West Coast Main Line at Oxenholme

  • A newly provided home for the incumbent

  • Access to well-regarded local primary and secondary schools


If you are an inspiring leader with a heart for community, mission, and collaboration, we would love to hear from you. Come and help us write the next chapter of our shared story.

Does this sound like it could be your calling?

Apply, or Find Out More


For an informal conversation please contact Archdeacon Vernon Ross (Tel: 07388 377105 – Email: Archdeacon.South@carlislediocese.org.uk)

This is a full-time stipendiary post (£34,950 from April 2026)

Appointment to this position is subject to satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the DBS.

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Key dates:


  • Closing Date: 29th June 2026
  • Interview Date: 20th July 2026


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