Scottish Episcopal Church
United Diocese of Glasgow & Galloway
Christ Church, Dalbeattie and St Ninian’s, Castle Douglas
Is God calling you to ministry in beautiful southwest Scotland?
RECTOR
(full-time)
We seek a Rector for our two congregations who:
•has an approachable personality with a genuine commitment to nurturing the spiritual lives of others
•is a good team leader and a good team member, willing to engage with vestry and church members
•is resourceful and energetic – ready to support our traditional style of worship and willing to utilise our audio-visual equipment to its fullest
•is ready to join us in our challenges and work to our strengths to further the churches’ mission in our communities
•is willing to develop the gifts of members so that they are empowered to act both within the church and in the world
We offer:
•friendly and supportive congregations open to leadership
•a committed Worship Team
•enthusiastic lay involvement
•two small, historic churches reflective of their respective communities and church halls.
•an excellent Rectory & a beautiful location here in SW Scotland
Does this sound like it might be your calling?
Find out more
•Bishop Nick’s Welcome Letter
•Application Form
Congregational Profiles
•St Ninian’s, Castle Douglas;
•Christ Church, Dalbeattie.
Applicants must be an ordained member of the Anglican Communion, the Porvoo Communion, or a denomination in full communion with the Scottish Episcopal Church (listed in Schedule One of Canon Fifteen in the Code of Canons, page 63).
To apply for this position, you must have the legal right to live and work in the UK.
Informal conversations warmly welcomed: dean@glasgow.anglican.org and bishop@glasgow.anglican.org
Enhanced disclosure will be required.
Closing Date: 12noon, Friday 26 September 2025
First Zoom interview: TBC
Christ Church, Dalbeattie and St Ninian’s, Castle Douglas are Registered Scottish Charities, OSCR No.: SC010918 and SC011079.
