Appointing a new vicar
In the past couple of months there has been a lot of work for the group of eight representatives, two from each of the four parishes, who have been charged with making the appointment. A profile of the Benefice has been prepared and with the help of the Diocesan Communications staff it has been presented in an attractive format.
The wording of an advert was agreed and since the 7th February this has been available on the Diocesan website and in the Church Times. It will be advertised every Friday until the end of the month with a closing date for applications on the 7th March.
The parish representatives will meet with the Archdeacon (representing the Bishop of Derby) and the Area Dean on the 13th March to draw up a shortlist of candidates for interview. Interviews will take place on the 25th March. Clergy have to give three months’ notice so it is likely to be around July when someone can move to the Vicarage in Melbourne and take up the post.