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