Children and Families Minister – St Mary’s Overton

St Mary’s is a vibrant congregation with a deep commitment to their church family and local community. As a church they seek to be alive to and responsive to the needs of the world around us, in Overton and beyond. They are committed to engaging with their parish and community to communicate the gospel in both word and action.

St Mary’s are looking for a part-time Children and Families Minister to help them achieve their aim of creating a church community where children feel valued and loved and are equipped and inspired in their walk with Jesus.

Role Description

• To be on the teaching rota as a leader / helper, either on a regular basis or as occasional cover
• To hold regular meetings with the team to evaluate progress, encourage, plan ahead and share ideas
• To work collaboratively with the current volunteer team to develop strategies for growing the team of volunteers
• To work collaboratively with the volunteer team to develop strategies for reaching out to the
  children and families in the wider community
• To work collaboratively, if and when needed, with the other churches in the Overton Benefice
• To support, and if required, participate in existing ecumenical programmes that reach out to children and families in the community, i.e. ‘JoyZone’
• To continue to develop close links with Overton CofE Primary School
• To exercise active pastoral concern for the children and young people in the church and be available to them for counsel
• To organise and lead the Children’s Group team in delivering special events, i.e. holiday clubs and activities relating to the church’s main festivals – Christmas, Easter, etc.
• When required, to work with the team to produce publicity and notices for inclusion in the weekly church bulletin (the Messenger) and, as appropriate, in social media and Overton News & Views
• To have a clear understanding of safe-guarding procedures, and a commitment to ensure that they are followed

Interested? Find out more here >>>

Closing date for applications: 30th April 2026, 5pm