Moderator – Southern Synod
- Full time, seven-year termed appointment
- URC Minister’s stipend
- Nomination Closing Date: Sunday 23 November 2025
- Closing date for applications: Sunday 18 January 2026
- Interview date: Friday 6 March 2026
*In accordance with the Equalities Act 2010 Part 1; Schedule 9, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the post holder to be a Minister of Word and Sacraments of the United Reformed Church.
This post also requires an enhanced DBS certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
General Assembly wishes to appoint a United Reformed Church minister to serve as Southern Synod Moderator from July 2026 or shortly afterwards.
Southern Synod is seeking an inspirational leader to serve as our next Moderator. This is an opportunity to guide and support churches across this geographically diverse Synod in southern England, as we live out our strategy to renew, reimagine and reorder our Synod life.
You’ll provide spiritual and pastoral oversight across the Synod. By working alongside officers, committees, enthusiastic, collaborative staff, and local churches, you will encourage mission, discipleship and growth. You’ll lead the implementation of our Synod strategy, support ministers and church members, and represent us in wider church and ecumenical settings.
Key responsibilities include: overseeing the provision of pastoral care of ministers and churches; chairing Synod meetings; and building and maintaining our strong ecumenical relationships.
As a URC Minister of Word and Sacraments, you will have experience of a variety of URC practice; you will have a collaborative and inclusive leadership style, with the insight to know when to lead and when to let others lead. You will bring theological insight, excellent communication skills, and the ability to inspire and encourage others. You will have the skills to hold in unity the diversity of the church and the varied communities in which we serve.
Apply for this post
If you wish to nominate a minister for this post, please write to [email protected] by Sunday 23 November 2025
If you wish to apply for this post, please complete an application form and send it to: Human Resources, The United Reformed Church 86 Tavistock Place, London WC1H 9RT; OR email to [email protected] by Sunday 18 January 2026.
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