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Children and Families Pioneer Location: Loddon Reach Benefice (Shinfield, Swallowfield, Spencers Wood, Beech Hill) Hours: 37 hours per week (including regular Sundays) Salary: £32,000–£34,000 | Contract: 3 years (with possible extension) Why join us Be part of a growing, outward-looking group of four Church of England parishes just south of Reading. This is a pioneering role for someone who loves children and families, wants to see people encounter Jesus through the Holy Spirit, and who can build sustainable, creative ministry across schools, homes and community spaces. Role summary You will develop and grow a children and families ministry across the benefice: creating welcoming spaces, launching age-appropriate activities, building school and community links, and recruiting and equipping volunteers. You will be supported by an experienced Team Rector and a well-resourced ministry team. Key responsibilities Design and run regular...

We are hiring a Youth Worker who will develop, lead, and nurture the faith of young people across Burghfield and Mortimer villages. Mortimer and Burghfield Methodist Churches have growing numbers of young people in their congregations. At Mortimer four teenagers and six primary school aged children regularly worship, and at Burghfield eight teenagers and 12 primary school aged children are present most Sundays. Beyond Sunday worship, the secondary school aged children attend a fortnightly Sunday evening youth club, along with another dozen young people from a neighbouring church. An additional mid-week group is being set up, and a Bible study for the older young people (16+ ) is running this summer – shared with a third local free church. Summer holiday clubs are often run with other local churches, and youth weekends, firework nights, BBQs, alpha courses and baptisms are part of both churches’ heritage. There are experienced and new volunteers in both congregations....