ChaplainMinister Crookwell

Chaplain / Minister (Crookwell Shared Placement)Part-time 50% Uniting Crookwell & Taralga NSW & 50% Crookwell Uniting ChurchAt Uniting we take real steps to make the world a better place. Our work spans aged care community services chaplaincy and social justice guided by our purpose: to inspire people enliven communities and confront are seeking a compassionate and community-centred ChaplainMinister for the Crookwell Shared Placement serving half-time with Crookwell Uniting Church as Minister and half-time providing spiritual and pastoral care within Uniting Crookwell and Uniting Taralga residential aged care role offers a meaningful opportunity to nurture faith and connection across both church life and aged care within the welcoming rural community of beautiful Crookwell and the surrounding the roleIn this shared ministry and chaplaincy role you will support the spiritual life and mission of the Crookwell congregation while also offering pastoral presence and care to residents families and staff within Unitings aged care work will include:Serving as Minister for Crookwell Uniting Church (half-time) supporting worship pastoral life and community connectionProviding chaplaincy and spiritual care across Uniting Crookwell and Uniting Taralga residential aged care centresLeading or contributing to worship services prayer and pastoral gatherings in both church and aged care settingsOffering compassionate pastoral support to people experiencing grief illness transition or lonelinessBuilding the life of the congregation through meaningful events gatherings and initiatives that bring people together and support the wider Crookwell communityIdentifying opportunities for the church to serve and connect with the local community strengthening relationships across Crookwell and surrounding rural areasCreating a welcoming and respectful environment for people of all faiths cultures and life experiencesAbout the Crookwell faith communityCrookwell Uniting Church is a small but active congregation located on the main street of the rural farming town of Crookwell. The church community values warm hospitality inclusion and connection welcoming people of all ages and stages of centrally located the church is visible and engaged in community life and regularly participates in local events such as Christmas and Easter gatherings. The congregation has a strong desire to continue growing its presence through community-focused activities events and initiatives that support and bring together the people of Crookwell and the surrounding placement also includes ministry to Jerrara Uniting Church a small rural congregation approximately 30 minutes from town. Services are held there once a month including a well-loved community Christmas Eve service that brings together local families and visitors for worship and Crookwell congregation embraces both traditional worship and creative ways of engaging people in faith including supporting youth-focused activities in the region. Lay preachers and church members actively assist with worship and pastoral church is also connected to the community through practical partnerships and initiatives including supporting local school exam facilities welcoming volunteer groups who contribute to community projects and working alongside other local congregation values new ideas creativity and collaboration and is open to initiatives that help sustain the churchs presence and deepen its connection to the local community for years to youYou are a thoughtful and grounded faith leader who values presence listening and community will bring:Ordination or recognised standing within the Uniting Church in Australia or the ability to minister within the Uniting Church context;Experience in pastoral care ministry or chaplaincy ideally within community or aged care settings;A strong faith-based practice grounded in compassion and inclusion;The ability to lead worship and provide spiritual guidance while welcoming people of all religions and cultural backgrounds.A collaborative approach and a genuine passion for community-centred join UnitingAt Uniting chaplaincy and pastoral practice are central to our mission. You will be part of a values-driven organisation committed to compassion inclusion and social justice and to supporting the spiritual wellbeing of the communities we values guide everything we do: Compassionate Respectful Imaginative and you feel called to serve both church and community through pastoral leadership and spiritual care we would love to hear from information regarding this position please get in touch with Paul Jabez Chaplaincy and Pastoral Practice Lead via email at recruitment process enquiries please get in touch with Louise Massie at