Diocese of Down & Dromore

Commissioning of Diocesan Evangelists 2026

Bishop David commissioned five new Diocesan Evangelists at a joyful service in Knocknagoney Parish Church on Thursday 11 June 2026. Friends and supporters came from across the diocese to affirm the evangelists, who will serve in their home parishes and church plants.

  • With Bishop David and the Warden of Evangelists, Capt. George Newell CA, left to right: Tom Field, Gill Peek, Andrew Williamson, Keith Porter and Cyril Morrison
    With Bishop David and the Warden of Evangelists, Capt. George Newell CA, left to right: Tom Field, Gill Peek, Andrew Williamson, Keith Porter and Cyril Morrison
  • The evangelists are commissioned
    The evangelists are commissioned
  • Bishop David prays for each one
    Bishop David prays for each one
  • Capt George Newell gives the address
    Capt George Newell gives the address
  • Revd Andrew Frame, Knocknagoney, leads the prayers
    Revd Andrew Frame, Knocknagoney, leads the prayers
  • Tom Field, Willowfield
    Tom Field, Willowfield
  • Cyril Morrison, Knocknagoney Parish Church
    Cyril Morrison, Knocknagoney Parish Church
  • Gill Peek, Movilla Abbey Church
    Gill Peek, Movilla Abbey Church
  • Keith Porter, Braniel Community Church
    Keith Porter, Braniel Community Church
  • Andy Williamson, Shankill Parish Lurgan
    Andy Williamson, Shankill Parish Lurgan
  • Class of '26 including David Davidson from Maze Presbyterian
    Class of '26 including David Davidson from Maze Presbyterian
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