In beautiful Harrogate, the two distinctive and much-loved churches of St Robert of Knaresborough, Pannal and St Michael and All Angels Beckwithshaw, are growing together as one parish. We are blessed with faithful and welcoming congregations, a rich choral tradition, strong links with schools and families, and deep roots in our communities. We are praying for a Christ-centred, compassionate, and collaborative priest who will inspire us, deepen our faith and discipleship, help us reach beyond our church walls and lead us prayerfully into this next chapter. 

Could we be the parish for you? Could you be the priest we are praying for?

Come and discover what God might have in store for us together!

We are looking for  

• A prayerful, Christ-centred priest - someone rooted in prayer, Scripture and the sacramental life of the Church, whose faith is visible in worship, preaching, relationships and everyday leadership
• A faithful and engaging teacher - someone who communicates the Gospel with clarity, warmth and relevance and encourages lifelong growth in faith
• A collaborative leader of two churches - someone who listens well, builds trust and helps both congregations unite around a shared vision without overlooking their distinctive character.
• A compassionate and visible pastor - someone approachable and genuinely interested in people, able to walk alongside them through celebration, illness, grief, doubt and change.
• A mission-minded enabler - someone with a heart for people beyond the existing congregations who develops lay gifts, encourages prayerful generosity and builds constructive relationships across the deanery.
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The next incumbent will help two faithful congregations grow together: developing a common vision, encouraging collaboration and ensuring that each church continues to flourish in its own setting.