Summary:

St Laurence Anglican Church is recruiting a Children’s & Families Minister to help shape faith formation, worship, and welcome for children (pre‑school to Grade 8) and their families. For the right candidate, this core role can be combined with a Children & Families Outreach component to create a position of up to 20 hours per week.

Core Children’s & Families Minister role (10 hours/week | $28/hr):

- Provide vision and hands‑on leadership for faith formation, worship, and pastoral care with children and their families.
- Develop Messy Church gatherings, children’s formation, and a culture of welcome for families.
- Collaborate with clergy, staff, and volunteers to integrate children into the wider worshipping life of the parish.

Optional Outreach component (additional 8–10 hours/week | $28/hr | grant‑funded):





- Build relationships with families in the Tri‑Cities who are not yet connected to church life.
- Listen to the community, research local needs, and build partnerships with family‑focused organisations.
- Pilot low‑barrier initiatives that create accessible points of contact between families and the parish.

Configuration:

- Candidates may apply for:
- The Children’s & Families Minister role only (10 hours/week).
- The combined Children’s & Families Minister + Outreach role (up to 20 hours/week).
- Or, where appropriate, only the Outreach component, in conversation with the parish.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including 2SLGBTQI+ people, Indigenous peoples, racialised people, and people with disabilities.

📌 Children’s & Families Minister (with optional Outreach component) (Vancouver)
🏢 St. Laurence Anglican Church
📍 Vancouver