Warden of Edenham Regional House
The Diocese of Lincoln is seeking a prayerful, collaborative, and spiritually grounded priest to serve as Warden of Edenham Retreat House (ERH) and Assistant Priest to the Benefice of Edenham, Witham on the Hill & Swinstead. This House for Duty post offers an opportunity to combine local sacramental ministry in a traditional Anglo‑Catholic rural benefice under the pastoral and sacramental oversight of the Bishop of Richborough with the leadership of a well‑loved diocesan centre for prayer, formation and hospitality.
About Edenham Retreat House
- A long‑standing centre of diocesan hospitality, retreat and prayer.
- Set within a beautiful Georgian building and extensive gardens.
- Offers accommodation, meeting spaces, worship areas and opportunities for spiritual renewal.
- Hosts regular Eucharists, quiet days, formation programmes and community gatherings.
- Supported by an active Trust, management committee, volunteers and Friends Group.
A Ministry of Presence, Prayer and Welcome
This is a role for a priest who feels called to:
Hold sacred space
Offer hospitality
Encourage learning
Build community
Support rural parishes
Raise the spiritual temperature of the diocese
For an informal conversation about this post, please contact: emma.camm@lincoln.anglican.org
Closing: Sunday, October 18, 2026
Parish Visit: Mutually convenient date to be offered
Interview: Monday, December 7, 2026