• 15 September 2025

Vacancy, Parish of Orangefield

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