Parish of Orangefield - Priest-in-charge

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