Deacon

We are seeking a deacon 100%

Nödinge parish is located just north of Gothenburg, along the Göta River with approximately 5000 members. We exist for people in Surte, Bohus, and Nödinge, and the parish sees an influx from the greater Gothenburg area.

We are looking for a deacon 100% who wants to develop Nödinge parish's diaconal profile and work.

The position includes:

Soup lunches, daytime activities, distribution of food packages, home visits, teaching, and mission work.

The parish has a thriving children's program and preschool activities. We would like you to be present in these contexts.

The work also includes outreach activities and collaboration with other actors in the local area, such as BRÅ (Crime Prevention Council), POSOM, and developing the parish's cooperation with probation services (community service) and social services, as well as other networking work such as contact with businesses and associations.

Participation is included in devotions and services at care and nursing homes, as well as in the parish's worship life. Duty on major holidays is included.

• We are looking for you who are ordained as a deacon in the Church of Sweden.
• You have experience and interest in working in a parish with networking, pastoral care, and deepening.
• You are well-grounded in the faith and tradition of the Church of Sweden.
• You will complement the work team with diaconal competence.
• We value personal maturity and social competence.
• You need to be able to work independently and take responsibility for structuring and driving the work forward.
• We welcome you to contribute with your experiences so that we can improve what we already do.

Driver's license and preferably access to a personal car are meritorious.

Great importance is placed on personal suitability.

The position is full-time and the start date is by agreement.

Interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis. Last application date 5/8/2026

Apply with a personal letter and CV.