Parish priest for Thomas Kingo's pastorate

A fixed-term position as a collective agreement–employed parish priest in Thomas Kingos Pastorate in the Diocese of Funen is available for appointment from 1 January 2027 to 31 August 2030.

Employment rate is 50%.

The bishop may draft a regulation for the distribution of work.

Employment and remuneration are in accordance with the applicable collective agreement for academics in the state.

There will be offered to the salary a portion corresponding to a quota of a standby allowance with a rounded base amount as of 31 March 2012 of DKK 43,000 annually.

There is likewise a portion corresponding to a quota of a special allowance with a rounded base amount as of 31 March 2012 of DKK 11,100 annually.

There is no service housing attached to the post.

If you are shortlisted for the position, a child-related background check will be obtained.

All genders are encouraged to apply.

You can also read more here: https://www.fyensstift.dk/praester/at-vaere-praest-i-fyens-stift

If you are interested in the position and wish to submit an application, you are encouraged to contact both the parish council and the dean to arrange a time for a visit and an interview before the application deadline.

If this is the first time you are applying for a post in the Diocese of Funen, you are also advised to contact the bishop’s secretary to arrange a time for an interview with Bishop Mads Davidsen, also before the application deadline.

For non-ordained applicants please attach copies of exam papers and a certificate from the Pastoral Seminary.

Applications should be addressed to the Ministry of Church Affairs, but sent to the Bishop over the Diocese of Funen, Klingenberg 2, 5000 Odense C or to the Diocese of Funen’s email address [email protected]

Applications must be in the bishop’s hands no later than the posting’s expiry date before 15:00.

Posted: 06.10.2026

Expires: 26.10.2026

Important dates

Created: 6 Oct 2026

Application deadline: 26 Oct 2026

Contact person

Employer

Diocese of Funen

Klingenberg 2

5000 Odense C