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New Lay Canon of York required
Published: on 14th June 2007 by Alix Peacock in Press Releases
York Minster is to appoint a new Lay Canon to join the Dean and Chapter of York, the primary oversight body for the Minster. A Lay Canon shares the task of promoting the mission of York Minster as a sign of God’s Kingdom in the world, and in the task of formulating and reviewing policies for its day-to-day work and development. The unpaid role is broadly comparable to a non-executive director.
The Dean and Chapter are looking for a candidate who will help to guide the Minster through a particularly interesting period with a number of major projects in hand, including York Minster Revealed, a £19 million project to restore the East Front and develop access and learning at the Minster.
The post will require attendance at nine Chapter meetings each year and a number of other meetings as required, for a fixed term of three years. The new Lay Canon must be a communicant member of the Church of England and be able to attend worship at the Minster in order to participate in its life and become known to the Minster community. Because of the need to attend regular meetings and some Services, to be aware of local issues and to be an ambassador in the local community, the Lay Canon will need to live within a reasonable travelling distance of York.
Those interested in the role of Lay Canon can find more information at www.yorkminster.org and can apply for an application pack by e-mailing jobs@yorkminster.org. The closing date is 9th July 2007.
An informal discussion about the role and eligibility may be held by telephoning the Very Rev’d Keith Jones, Dean of York on 01904 557202.