Sam enjoys watching football and takes an interest in sport. He likes to go to the movies, theatre and concerts. His wife Paula, and now grown up children and his grandchildren are the people he loves being with most, so family occasions, home comings, and holidays are precious times for them to share together.

He came to know Christ in a personal way as a teenager through Scripture Union camps.Ballyholme Parish, Bangor is where he grew up and  he has been involved with the Church Mission Society  for the past 40 years. He previously served in inner city Belfast and in two rural parishes near Enniskillen and became Rector of the Cathedral in February 1999.

He is passionate about offering relevant teaching and worship, and he is deeply engaged with our parish mission link in the Diocese of Yei in South Sudan.

You can email Sam. His day off is Monday.

Danielle grew up in Glengormley and is the youngest  of 5 siblings. Before training for ordained ministry, she studied at Northumbria University for a degree in Childhood Studies and Professional Practice Studies.  Danielle then worked as a 1 to 1 Special Needs Classroom Assistant in a primary school. She was ordained and  joined the team as Curate at Lisburn Cathedral in 2017 and became Vicar in 2021.

Danielle was brought up in the Church and at 14 made a commitment to Jesus. She loves strong biblical teaching and seeing the people of God being released to exercise their gifts within the body of Christ.She enjoys investing in relationships and seeing people grow in faith.

Spending time with family and friends is important to Danielle. She loves a good Netflix series. She also enjoys cooking and eating good food.

You can email Danielle here. Her day off is a Monday

Donna is our Children’s Ministry and Outreach Worker.

Donna has been a member of the Cathedral since 2014. She is married to Pete and is mum to Sarah (4) and Daniel (2) who keep her busy outside of Childrens Ministry here at the Cathedral. She loves getting out and about with the kids whether it be a trampoline park or a dander around Wallace Park.

Donna is originally from Kilkeel and went to Scotland to study nursing, she has practiced as a nurse and midwife since leaving university.

Donna  has volunteered in Childrens ministry for many years through her church in Scotland and in various teams during the summer.

She is passionate about working with families within and outside the church and aims to bring the joy of knowing Jesus to Children and families in new and exciting ways.

You can email Donna here

Stephen was born and bred in the shadows of the cathedral and is privileged to be serving God as part of the cathedral team. Stephen loves music, of all styles, and especially in worship. He isn’t interested in football in the slightest, and when Stephen isn’t banging a piano or busied by his wife Judith or 3 daughters, he loves to laugh.

His favourite verse is “Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love.” ‭‭(Eph ‭4:2)‬

His favourite quote is ‘What day is it?” It’s today,” squeaked Piglet. My favourite day,” said Pooh, and his favourite joke (at the moment) is ‘last night me and my wife watched 3 DVDs back to back – luckily I was the one facing the telly’!

Jayne has been a parishioner at Lisburn Cathedral since 2014.  She is married to Stephen with two adult children, Andrew and Rachael.  (We know! She doesn’t look old enough!!)

Jayne established and leads a women’s ministry group called GEM (God enriched moments) which meets once a month. She is also involved in children’s ministry.

Jayne joined the team of interns in 2020 as Operations Manager.  She loves serving the community and seeing the Church meet the needs of people, physically, emotionally and spiritually.

Jayne loves spending time with family and friends and meeting new people.

You can email Jayne here

Ryan is from Moira and has been going to the Cathedral since 2013. Ryan enjoys a lot of sport but particularly football and rugby. Ryan also loves to travel and his favourite place he has been is
Australia.

In 2017 Ryan was baptised and confirmed in the Cathedral.

He is full of enthusiasm
particularly when it comes to doing actions for songs. Ryan is looking forward to learning new things as the children’s intern and exploring the Bible.

Ryan is currently studying to be a Primary
School Teacher.

Laura was born and bred in Lisburn and has been attending Lisburn Cathedral since she was 13 years old. She is the youth intern this year with Mettle and is passionate about disciplining young people and encouraging them to know Jesus and make Him known.

Laura also works part time as a primary school teacher in Largymore Primary School. She loves working with children and being a part of the school community in Hillhall.

Laura is also very passionate about coffee, good brunch spots and getting to know people. You’ll most likely find her in a coffee shop or spending time with friends.

You can email Laura here

Zoe grew up in Lisburn and is big sister to 2 younger sisters, Gemma and Lillie. Zoe love working with children and I has  experience  in primary schools, nurseries and a special school across Lisburn.

Zoe became a Christian when she was about 7, at a Franklin Graham concert.

Zoe plays bass guitar and piano in the worship team and this year has taken on the role of worship intern.

She loves to share my love of God through my everyday life and seeing people progress in their faith.

In her spare time Zoe enjoys knitting,  which she then likes to gift to people.

Garvin grew up atttending the Cathedral, and became a committed follower of Jesus in his mid teens, he says ‘many seeds were planted in his heart from a young age by the example of godly parents, Sunday school teachers and youth leaders. He is married to Frances, and they have 2 daughters, Aimee and Chloe. He has served as Parish Administrator since 2010, and sees his role as a real opportunity to serve others and to honour the Lord.

Garvin is a commissioned lay reader, helping out both in our own church and others when needed, he enjoys reading, cooking (burnt offerings usually), and making a din on the banjo

You can email Garvin here

Pete has been a member of the Cathedral since 2014. He is married to Donna and has two children.

Pete is heading up our church plant ministry South Lisburn Community Church.

Andrew is originally from Carryduff and has been Organist and Choirmaster at the cathedral since 2005. Andrew is a dedicated member of our music ministry team.

A former chorister of St Anne’s Cathedral Belfast, Andrew shares his love of worship through music. Andrew plays our historic pipe organ and accompanies and leads our faithful choir in our services from the Book of Common Prayer.

His favourite verse is “Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!” (Psalm 95:2)

Andrew is married and enjoys outdoor adventures with his wife and their 3 children.