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Rector (Full-time position, single charge)
St Andrew’s, Kelso

Remuneration: Scottish Episcopal Church Clergy Standard Stipend

We are seeking a priest, rooted in the sacramental life of the Church, to be the next Rector of St Andrew’s Scottish Episcopal Church. Someone who will come alongside us in our next season of mission and ministry in Kelso and the surrounding community, and who will inspire us in our vision for the future, bringing a fresh outlook on how we continue to take the gospel ‘off the page’ and put it into real life.

We are a healthy and growing congregation that values the importance of offering a warm welcome to all, expressed through our liturgy, our hospitality and our care for one another.

Might God be calling you to lead St Andrew’s?

For more information or an informal discussion please contact Hannah Harcus (PA to the Bishop of Edinburgh) on: 0131 538 7044 or e-mail: HHARCUS@dioceseofedinburgh.org

Download the following:

Congregational Profile here

Application Form here

Person Specification here

The appointment is subject to a satisfactory PVG Scheme Record Disclosure (Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007).

Closing date: 6^th November 2026

Interview date: 5^th December 2026

Registered Charity Number SC006302

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Welcome

Welcome to St Andrew’s Scottish Episcopal Church in the beautiful Border town of Kelso.

St Andrew’s belongs to the Diocese of Edinburgh and is a part of the worldwide Anglican Communion.
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The congregation is an eclectic group of people who believe passionately that we should be inclusive, open and welcoming to everyone.

Sunday and midweek worship are usually Eucharistic. The liturgy is delivered with reverence and respect, but always with a ‘light touch’. The choir at St Andrew’s is small but plays an important role within our worship. New members welcome!

St Andrew’s is an integral part of the community. Members of the congregation are involved in a wide number of local organisations and events.

‘Open for you’ is central to who we are.

Our lovely building is now open daily for visitors and locals to call in for a time of peace and solitude.
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Our prayer is that you will find God’s love revealed through the people and our building -that you will know you are loved, cared for, accepted and welcome.

Safeguarding is very important within the Scotish Episcopal Church.Follow these links to view our policies
https://www.scotland.anglican.org/who-we-are/organisation/safeguarding/
https://www.scotland.anglican.org/wp-content/uploads/Safeguarding-Policy-Principles-and-Commitments-plus-Definitions-2020.pdf

St Andrew's Scottish Episcopal Church, Kelso

Open for you

Might God be calling you to lead St Andrew’s?

Download the following:

Welcome

Regular Services

Sundays
8.30am Holy Communion (Scottish Prayer Book)
1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays

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10am Sung Eucharist every week (1982 Revised Liturgy)

NB Service starts at 10.30am on Sunday October 4th, Harvest Festival

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Wednesdays
10am Holy Communion (1982 Revised Liturgy)

Morning Prayer Mondays and Fridays at 10am

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Sunday School continues on October 4th at 10am

The Church is open daily during daylight hours.
The formidable door will yield and the lights will come on automatically when the inner door is opened.

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News Updates

Harvest Festival, Gift Day and Lunch Sunday October 4th at 10.30am

Interregnum

Sunday School Continues on October 4th at 10am

Food Bank Urgent Request

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Events Updates

Sunday School on the First Sunday of the Month at 10am

Fellowship on the First Monday of the Month 2.30-4pm

Tea and Hymns on the Second Monday of the Month, 2.30 - 4pm

Craft and Chat on the Third Thursday of the Month, 10am - noon

The Church at a glance

St Andrew's Scottish Episcopal Church, Kelso

Open for you

Might God be calling you to lead St Andrew’s?

Download the following:

Welcome

Regular Services

Sundays8.30am Holy Communion (Scottish Prayer Book)1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays

‍10am Sung Eucharist every week (1982 Revised Liturgy)NB Service starts at 10.30am on Sunday October 4th, Harvest Festival

‍Wednesdays10am Holy Communion (1982 Revised Liturgy)

Morning Prayer Mondays and Fridays at 10am

‍Sunday School continues on October 4th at 10am The Church is open daily during daylight hours.The formidable door will yield and the lights will come on automatically when the inner door is opened.‍

News Updates

Harvest Festival, Gift Day and Lunch Sunday October 4th at 10.30am

Interregnum

Sunday School Continues on October 4th at 10am

Food Bank Urgent Request

Find us with What3Words

Events Updates

Sunday School on the First Sunday of the Month at 10am

Fellowship on the First Monday of the Month 2.30-4pm

Tea and Hymns on the Second Monday of the Month, 2.30 - 4pm

Craft and Chat on the Third Thursday of the Month, 10am - noon

The Church at a glance

St Andrew's Scottish Episcopal Church, Kelso

Sundays
8.30am Holy Communion (Scottish Prayer Book)
1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays

‍
10am Sung Eucharist every week (1982 Revised Liturgy)

NB Service starts at 10.30am on Sunday October 4th, Harvest Festival

‍
Wednesdays
10am Holy Communion (1982 Revised Liturgy)

‍
Sunday School continues on October 4th at 10am

The Church is open daily during daylight hours.
The formidable door will yield and the lights will come on automatically when the inner door is opened.

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