Paid vacancy
Do you love organising and communicating? Are you good with people? Are you someone with excellent administrative gifts and skills? Then we’d love you to apply to be our Mission Area Administrator, to support the smooth day-to-day operations and mission of our churches. This is a vital role, providing administrative support to the clergy, staff and volunteers and ensuring efficient and effective functioning of the Mission Area Office.
Key Responsibilities:
Office Management: Oversee day-to-day administrative operations, including managing mail, correspondence, and maintaining office supplies.
Support: Provide comprehensive administrative and practical support to the Clergy, leadership team and volunteers.
Communication: Handle internal and external communications, supporting the management of the Mission Area website and social media, and assist with newsletters and other publications.
Database Management: Maintain and update databases, registers, and records.
Skills & Qualifications:
Proven experience in church administration or a similar administrative role.
Strong organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication, with a high level of interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, database management).
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
A commitment to the mission and values of the church.
Hours: A 15 hour post to be worked over 5 days. Flexible working is available.
Location: This position will be based in Buckley but may require occasional travel to other offices and to attend meetings.
To see the full job description, please click here.
To Apply:
Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to rhos_a_mynydd.maa@churchinawales.org.uk by the 28th September.
Volunteer Vacancies
We are currently looking for people to fill some important positions within our Church Committees. Role profiles are available here and support provided will be provided to support and volunteer interested in taking on a role. If you would like more information please contact the Mission Area Administrator.
Positions vacant are:
• Church Secretary - St Cyfarch's Hope
• Sub Warden – Emmanuel Penyffordd
• MA Lay Chair – Rhos a Mynydd Mission Area
• MA Secretary – Rhos a Mynydd Mission Area
• MA Safeguarding Officer – Rhos a Mynydd Mission Area
The licensing of Reverend Simon Piercy
An evening of celebration was held at St Cynfarch’s Church, Hope when the Bishop of St.Asaph, the Right Reverend Gregory Cameron, licensed the Reverend Simon Piercy as priest-in-charge of the churches of St Cynfarch's Hope, Emmanuel Penyffordd and St John's Penymynydd.
The evening began with a celebratory service conducted by the Bishop, with the Archdeacon of the Wrexham, the Venerable Dr Hayley Matthews.
In attendance were Councillors Mr and Mrs Healy and the Headteacher and children of Golftyn Lane School where Simon was Deputy Head Teacher.
St John's Community Choir, which Simon founded 10 years ago were also in attendance and sang benedictus and a lovely version of The Lord's Prayer.
The licensing of Reverend Jenny Clarke
An evening of celebration was held at St Matthew’s Church, Buckley when the Bishop of St.Asaph, the Right Reverend Gregory Cameron, licensed the Reverend Jenny Clarke as priest-in-charge of the churches of St Matthew’s Buckley, The Church of the Good Shepherd Drury and The Church of the Holy Spirit Ewloe.
The evening began with a celebratory service conducted by the Bishop, with the Archdeacon of the Wrexham, the Venerable Dr Hayley Matthews.
In attendance were the High Sheriff of Clwyd Julie Gillbanks, Lord Barry Jones, Mayor of Buckley Town Council Lorraine Rathbone, together with other members of the local councils.
A large congregation included members from Jenny’s previous parishes in Anglesey.
The evening finished with a buffet prepared by volunteers from the three churches and was enjoyed by more than 100 people.
