The Seven Sowers Benefice, a small group of welcoming rural parishes near Taunton, is seeking a new full-time Rector to join us in the next chapter of our shared life and ministry.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a heart for sharing faith and building relationships with people of all ages
- Enjoys encouraging others and helping people discover and use their gifts
- Values the richness, beauty, and rhythms of village life
- Will work alongside us with kindness, creativity, and hope
In return, we offer:
- Friendly, supportive and committed congregations with a variety of skills
- Support from a paid Children and Families Worker
- Administrative support from a dedicated benefice administrator
- A Curate, Lay Reader and Lay Worship Assistants
- Strong connections with our three local primary schools
- Active village communities with a wide range of groups and activities
- A spacious and modern five-bedroom family home in the beautiful village of Stoke St Mary
We would love to welcome someone who feels called to rural ministry and who will help us continue growing in faith, service, and community together. Our benefice includes the communities of Beercrocombe with Curry Mallet, Hatch Beauchamp, Orchard Portman, Staple Fitzpaine, Stoke St Mary with Thurlbear, and West Hatch — each with its own character and warm community spirit.
For more details and an application pack, please contact Simon Hill, Archdeacon of Taunton by email or telpehone: 01823 413315. Please apply for the role via Pathways.
Notable dates
Applications to be received by: 24 July 2026
Visits and interviews: 10 and 11 August 2026