The Church of Sweden in Växjö has approximately 53,000 members across 11 parishes in both urban and rural areas. Together, we are about 230 employees, a hundred elected representatives, and a large number of volunteers working towards our vision - A Living Church. Close to Life. Every Day. We are now looking for someone to work as a priest in the Southern area of the Växjö parish. Here, you have the opportunity to combine the idyllic Småland countryside with a growing city. You will be met by active teams and volunteers who care about a rich parish life where prayer and work are clearly connected. In several of our parishes, there is positive population growth, and we have well-attended parish activities.
We can offer you a position where you will:
- Actively contribute to the development of both worship life and parish work
- Have the opportunity to combine renewal and tradition
- Work outwardly and build good relationships with parishioners, volunteers, and colleagues
- Serve as a priest both in the city and in the countryside.
Your main responsibilities will include:
Worship services and church ceremonies, everyday activities for various age groups, devotions at elderly care facilities, and confirmation groups.
Qualifications:
We are looking for someone who is ordained as a priest in the Church of Sweden. You enjoy priestly duties and developing activities together with others. You foster engagement and participation and have a knack for establishing and maintaining good contacts. We place great importance on personal suitability and your openness to collaboration across professional boundaries.
Job facts: Permanent position at 100%
We conduct ongoing interviews and appointments.
Driver's license class B and access to a personal vehicle are required.
Start date: By agreement
As part of the recruitment process, we will request an extract from the criminal record and suspicion register.
We welcome your application by January 31, 2026, via our website: www.svenskakyrkan.se/vaxjo/jobba-hos-oss.