METHODIST CHURCH BRISTOL DISTRICT

Ecumenical Opportunities

 

There is currently a vacancy for the  Assistant Ecumenical Officer for Somerset.

 Outline Person and Job Description: Assistant Ecumenical Officer

•  A person who is a committed ecumenist, preferably with experience in an ecumenical church setting. A good supporter and encourager of ecumenical activity. Able to network at local and regional level.
•  A job which involves representing Methodist on Intermediate County meetings. (Executive, Council/Forum – about   six meetings per year). Member of the Ecumenical Panel in partnership with other Ecumenical Officers.Opportunity to serve in other ways (task, support, oversight  groups etc.) on a voluntary basis. Opportunity to attend connexional ecumenical events/meetings and attend training courses at the District expense.
•  Required to keep up to date on Methodist ecumenical policy (now usually via the website) and to arrange for the Methodist Church to be represented on local groups as requested.
•  Form a good working partnership with the Ecumenical Officers of other denominations