Christ Church, Pitsmoor facts for kids
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Christ Church, seen from the south
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 Christ Church, Pitsmoor
Location in Sheffield
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| Location | Pitsmoor, Sheffield, South Yorkshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
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| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | Grade II |
| Architect(s) | Flockton & Son |
| Style | Gothic revival |
| Completed | 1850 |
| Construction cost | £2,707 (equivalent to £220,000 in 2021) |
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| Benefice | Pitsmoor Christ Church |
| Deanery | Ecclesfield Deanery |
| Archdeaconry | Sheffield and Rotherham |
| Diocese | Diocese of Sheffield |
Christ Church is a church belonging to the Church of England in the Pitsmoor area of Sheffield, England. It is located just north of the city centre. Because of its historical importance, it is protected as a Grade II listed building.
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History of the Church
In the mid-1800s, Sheffield's population was growing very quickly. The Church of England decided to build new churches to serve the new communities. Pitsmoor was one of the areas that needed a new church.
Building a New Church
The money to build Christ Church came from two main sources. A group called the Ecclesiastical Commissioners gave £507, and another £2,200 was raised from private donations. The total cost was £2,707, which was a very large amount of money back then.
The church was designed by local architects Flockton & Son. Construction took place from 1849 to 1850. On August 15, 1850, the church was officially opened in a special ceremony called a consecration. An old guide book described the church as "large and handsome," built for a wealthy community. In its early days, about 200 people attended services there.
Changes and Updates
Over the years, the church has been updated. In 1907, it was restored. In 1913, many of the original items inside were replaced. This included a new font (a basin for baptism water) and a pulpit (a raised platform for preaching).
The floor in the front part of the church, called the chancel, was also redone with a beautiful mosaic pattern.
Beautiful Stained Glass
The church is known for its lovely stained glass windows, which were added over time.
- A window showing the Crucifixion and Ascension of Jesus was added in 1903. It also features Saint Wilfred and Saint Helena.
- In 1915, two more windows were installed. One shows Jesus blessing little children, and the other, designed by Kayll and Reed, shows acts of charity.
In the 1980s, a modern church hall was built next to the main building, providing more space for community activities.
A Welcoming Place
Christ Church is a member of Inclusive Church. This means it has made a promise to welcome and include all people, no matter their background.
Notable People
Some well-known people have been connected with Christ Church over the years.
- Martyn Snow, who is now the Bishop of Leicester, was the vicar (the priest in charge of the church) from 2001 to 2010.
- John Marsh, who later became the Archdeacon of Blackburn, worked at the church as a curate (an assistant priest) in the 1980s.
See also
- Listed buildings in Sheffield
- List of Commissioners' churches in Yorkshire
