The Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of British Columbia seeks a full-time incumbent for the parish of St. Mark’s, Qualicum Beach who will also serve as Team Lead for a team of clergy serving in the Oceanside Region, which is made of 4-5 parishes.
BACKGROUND
The Diocese of Islands & Inlets is an equitable employer that operates on Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands and the Broughton Archipelago. As an institution we acknowledge the Coast Salish, Nuu-chah-nulth, and Kwakwaka'wakw nations whose relationship with these lands and waters is ongoing. We acknowledge our role in the historic dispossession of land, language, and culture, and are committed to being a part a reconciliatory path forward. We are a regional expression of the Anglican Church of Canada, part of the worldwide Anglican Communion. We are a progressive church where seekers are welcome to receive communion, baptism, marriage, and ordination on an equal basis. The parish of St. Mark, Qualicum Beach is one of forty-six diocesan parishes extending across Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands of the Salish Sea and Kingcome Inlet.
OUR MINISTRY
St. Mark’s, Qualicum Beach is a community centred around worship and committed to sharing God’s love with others in their community and beyond. The parish strives to be an open and affirming community of Christians that welcomes anyone seeking companionship, spiritual nourishment and opportunity for worship. St. Mark’s has a long history of vibrant community life and contributing to organizations within the community.
This position will also serve as a the leader of a clergy team serving a team ministry which is being developed in the Oceanside area. This position will offer an experienced priest a wonderful opportunity to be part of developing innovative and collaborative ministry with other gifted clergy and lay leaders.
YOUR MINISTRY WITH US
If you feel called to explore sharing in ministry with St. Mark’s Qualicum Beach and the Oceanside Region, we want to hear from you. The parish profile can be obtained from the Ven. Jenny Replogle, Executive Archdeacon at jreplogle@bc.anglican.ca. Deadline for applications is February 20.
https://www.stmarkqualicum.ca/