St Mary’s Church Cloughton

and

St Hilda’s Church Ravenscar

Welcome!

Thank you for showing interest in this post and the

parishes of Cloughton and Ravenscar who are seeking a

House for Duty Priest as their Priest in Charge.

As you will discover in this profile, the parishes are

found by the sea in beautiful countryside, and have

faith-filled church members who are embracing change

as they look to the future.

House for Duty, Priest in Charge Designate

As you will have noticed, this post is described as ‘Priest in Charge, Designate’ as the full Pastoral

Scheme necessary to create the post has not been completed. The last 12 months has seen the

parishes pro-actively adopting change and new approaches. St Mary’s in Cloughton have emerging

plans to re-develop the church interior so that it becomes a hub for greater congregational and

community use. St Hilda’s at Ravenscar nearly closed recently but local people reacted very

positively and have started attending the church, with a regular congregation of 15 at their

monthly Service. Both parishes have contributed to a review of ministry provision which led to the

creation of a new benefice of Cloughton & Ravenscar, from two larger existing benefices; currently

they are in separate benefices. These wider changes have the support of all six PCCs that are

affected and it has been decided to start advertising this post now; although it is likely to mean the

post holder will be licensed as an Assistant Curate to the Incumbents of those benefices until all of

the formal changes have occurred. The new Minister will play a significant part in shaping the next

stage of the life of these two parishes.

The North Scarborough Group Ministry

In 2013, a re-organisation of parishes in north Scarborough led to the creation of the Group

Ministry. It brought together two newly created benefices with the assumption that genuine

collaboration would occur. This vision and the sharing of resources and insights is now well-

established and is the best example of a Group Ministry I have ever come across.

The new Priest in Charge for these parishes will be joining a Group where shared ministry is a

norm and it is hoped that Cloughton and Ravenscar’s new Minister will be committed to these

ongoing and deepening relationships.

I trust the Profile will give you a good picture of the parishes but if you have any questions at all or

would like to discuss any issues relating to it, please do ring me on 01482 881659 or e-mail me at

ader@yorkdicoese.org .

Ven. Andy Broom Archdeacon of the East Riding

Our House for Duty Priest

Serving the Parishes of St Mary’s Cloughton and St Hilda’s Ravenscar

We are seeking to appoint a Clergy colleague to have responsibility for the parishes of St Mary’s Cloughton and St Hilda’s Ravenscar by leading services and engaging in ministry for 2 days equivalent per week plus Sundays.

An overview of the parishes

Both parishes are members of the North Scarborough Group Ministry (NSGM) which was formed in 2013 to build and sustain ministry across a diverse group of 6 parishes and 8 churches in North Scarborough; more details of the Group can be found later in the Profile.

St Mary’s and St Hilda’s are rural/coastal parishes and cover the villages of Burniston, Cloughton,

St Mary’s

Staintondale and Ravenscar. They are set in the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside and its dramatic coastal scenery much of it within the National Park. The popular seaside resort of Scarborough is only a few miles away with its award-winning beaches, historic harbour, world class theatres, great family attractions and a vibrant town centre.

Population and Average Sunday Attendance

Church Population (NYCC 2015 Estimate)

Sunday Attendance

Cloughton/Burniston

2160 35

Ravenscar and Staintondale

341 15 (monthly service)

Accommodation

The Vicarage. Mill Lane, Cloughton YO13 0AB

The Vicarage is a modern detached house

with entrance, W/C, study, hallway, Spacious

lounge dining room, fitted kitchen with access to

utility/boiler room. To the first floor there are

four double bedrooms, bathroom with shower

and separate W/C. Externally the property

benefits from off road parking and generous

gardens.

The vicarage is situated close to St Mary’s in the

small village of Cloughton approximately 4 miles

north of Scarborough town centre, on the main

Scarborough to Whitby road (A171.) It is less than a mile from the sea with access to a small beach

and fine coastal scenery. There is a village hall, shop/post office, doctor’s surgery and local

pubs/restaurants nearby.

Role Specification

We are seeking someone with the following attributes, experience and skills.

Personal Attributes

He/she should be:

Able to encourage and lead others forward in mission for growth;

A good communicator;

A person of prayer and faith who can encourage, energize and inspire.

Sensitive to rural and coastal life;

Someone to help with growth across the Parishes. The appointment will be subject to enhanced DBS disclosure

Experience

Have proven skills in the following areas:

Confidence in offering a broad mix of worship styles;

Developing the spiritual life of the congregations;

Preaching God’s word in a clear and relevant way;

Developing and encouraging the gifts and skills of the congregation for ministry;

Leading across a wide range of traditions within the Anglican Church.

Skills and Competences

Encourage and lead others forward in mission

Develop links between the church and the local community.

Develop worship relevant to a wide group of people.

Have listening and pastoral skills and an ability to relate well to people across the generations.

Be able to drive with access to a car.

St Mary’s, Cloughton

We are a traditional village church with a welcoming congregation situated in the village of

Cloughton and serving the adjacent village of Burniston, both situated to the north of Scarborough

on the road to Whitby.

Our vision

A church renewed and confident in our faith – restored and envisioned for the future;

To be a growing church with a clear vision of church resources and our place in the

community.

Our challenges

To maintain and develop our ministry;

To develop our work with children and young families;

Engage more with our local community;

Continue to welcome all who come to worship.

The church and its ministry

St Mary’s is Victorian, Grade 2 listed building that sits

in a prominent position in the village. It is open to the

community throughout the week for fellowship and

prayer. There is currently a reader, a curate and a part-

time Family and Youth worker (the latter two are

shared with St Mark’s Church), and as members of the

North Scarborough Group Ministry (NSGM) we have

access to clergy from other churches within the Group

when needed.

It is an exciting time to be joining St Mary’s. We are

presently considering options that would involve significant changes to the interior of the church

to encourage wider community use and involvement in our work. An open meeting for the

community was held in September 2019 to consider the options. There was a very positive

response from those attending and a further meeting is planned to discuss future action.

We have a weekly Sunday service at 9.30 followed by refreshments in the Church Community Hall a short walk away. Services are varied offering a mixture of traditional and modern. In months with a fifth Sunday we hold a Group service in one of the churches in the North Scarborough Group. Our attendance is on average 35 adults and there

are 51 on the electoral roll. We have families who join us for All Age services and engaging with children and young families is a key priority. Four families are currently actively involved and we hope that others on the fringes will also become more active. We have a Sunday Club@4 which is aimed at Secondary School children through a combination table tennis, pool, craft and a Bible slot. Our Youth Worker also arranges after school hot chocolate sessions. We run Tuesday Tots sessions in the Church Community Hall. We also organise a monthly Men’s Breakfast and Coffee Morning along with a number of social events throughout the year. St Mary’s has good links with Lindhead school, the local primary school in Burniston. The family and youth worker leads assemblies there once a month and when invited helps with aspects of the RE curriculum. The church also has a good relationship with the pre-school playgroup in Cloughton and the family and youth worker leads Christmas and Easter celebrations in church for the playgroup and Tuesday Tots together. The family and youth worker also volunteers with the Brownies in Cloughton helping us to develop links with the wider community. There is a mobile Post Office in the church twice a week. This is just a flavour of who we are and what we do. For more information please visit our website: www.stmaryscloughton.churchsite.org.uk

St Hilda’s Ravenscar

The Church of St Hilda’s Ravenscar is the Parish Church

and is five miles from Cloughton. It is in the National Park,

situated where the moors meet the sea. From the road in

Ravenscar there is a wonderful view of Robin Hoods Bay,

it is so beautiful and tranquil. It is a farming community

and very much a rural area, with many Country pursuits.

Ravenscar has a Village Hall, where events take place. One

of these is the annual village show, which brings together

the communities of Ravenscar and the neighbouring

village of Staintondale which is also part of the parish. As well as the village hall Ravenscar has a

cricket team, who celebrate their centenary this year. Ravenscar has a large hotel and is a popular

destination with tourists, as there are many beautiful walks.

Our vision

Our vision is to help restore links with the Community

Our challenges

Someone to lead us into growth and mission and deepen faith.

The Church

The Church of St. Hilda is a well-kept Church which

was re-ordered in 2005 with the help of a very

generous bequest.

As well as the Church there is a gallery which is used

for exhibitions, a craft group who meet every

Thursday and the mobile post office uses the gallery

every Thursday morning. It has a good kitchen, toilet

facilities and an upstairs area which can be used for

meetings or as an office.

There is a full PCC, with 2 Church Wardens, and our

accounts are in order. We have one evening Service a month at 6pm and have 18 people on the

electoral roll. There is an open Churchyard

Staintondale

The Church of St John the Baptist Staintondale

is the daughter Church to St Hilda’s and is a

Chapel of Ease. It is 3 miles from Cloughton on

the road to Ravenscar. It is also in the middle of

a farming community. St John’s is looked after

by the ‘Friends of St John’s’, who raise funds to

keep the Church maintained. Although there

are no regular services, it is a popular church

for weddings and funerals and there are other

occasional services. There is an open

Churchyard.

Staintondale also has a village hall, where there is a mobile Post Office every Tuesday afternoon.

North Scarborough Group Ministry

Our vision for the group is to serve the communities of North Scarborough by:

Supporting and encouraging one another in ministry and mission

Enabling the Church to flourish proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

The North Scarborough Group Ministry (NSGM) was formed in 2013 to build and sustain ministry

across a diverse group of 6 parishes, 8 churches situated at the north of Scarborough Deanery.

All through the process of discernment it was clear that a Group Ministry was essential to enable

the on-going ministry and mission of the parishes, today we also see it as a creative partnership

that supports leadership within the NSGM and helps us to develop in new ways of working

together.

The Clergy Team consists of two stipendiary priests, a curate, retired clergy and the House for Duty

Priest. The Group are blessed with a good team of Readers and many other enthusiastic, willing

and active members of Laity.

The House for Duty appointment would be part of the NSGM Steering Group which plays an

important role in overseeing the ministry and unity of the Group.

Thank You for reading our profile, we are very prayerful as we seek our new Minister and

trust that if this is you, you will have a growing sense of God’s call upon you as you reflect

on all that you have read. We hope to meet you soon!