The Bishop of Down and Dromore seeks to appoint a Priest-in-charge for the Parish of Orangefield.
St John’s Orangefield is a welcoming parish family situated in East Belfast.
We seek to appoint a person with the following qualities:
Essential
● Has a heart for evangelism and outreach in a suburban setting.
● Carries a passion for children and young people, and the ability to grow these
ministries.
● Is rooted in scripture and prayer, who can inspire us with vision, and who will
equip us to be a fruitful, outward-looking church.
● Can lead across two congregations with different worship styles.
Desirable
● Has experience of both traditional and contemporary worship.
● Is comfortable welcoming and working alongside people from all backgrounds and
minority groups.
● Can bring fresh discernment for outreach.
● Provides sensitive pastoral care, particularly for older members.
● Shares our commitment to caring for creation, including the values of Eco Church.
CLOSING DATE: Friday 10 October 2025 at 12 noon.
Interviews will be held on 21 October 2025
For more information please contact:
Tracey Taggart
Diocese of Down & Dromore
Unit 1, 21 Old Channel Road
Belfast
BT3 9DE
Email: ttaggart@downanddromorediocese.org
Tel: 028 9082 8854
Diocese of Down and Dromore
Church of Ireland Diocese of Down and Dromore