Church of St Mark, Broomhill facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of St Mark, Broomhill |
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| 53°22′39″N 1°29′43″W / 53.3775°N 1.4953°W | |
| OS grid reference | SK 33671 86855 |
| Location | Broomhill, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 2SE |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Inclusive Church/Progressive |
| History | |
| Status | Active |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Parish church |
| Architect(s) | William Henry Crossland, George Pace |
| Style | Gothic revival/Modern |
| Completed | 1871; 1963 |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Sheffield St. Mark Broomhill |
| Deanery | Hallam Deanery |
| Archdeaconry | Archdeaconry of Sheffield and Rotherham |
| Diocese | Diocese of Sheffield |
The Church of St Mark is a special Church of England parish church located in Broomhill, a suburb of Sheffield, England. It has a unique history, blending old and new designs.
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A Church with a Story
The first Church of St Mark was built between 1868 and 1871. It was designed in a style called Gothic Revival. This style copied the look of grand medieval churches.
Surviving the War
Sadly, during World War II, the church was badly damaged. On December 12, 1940, it was hit by a fire bomb. This happened during the "Sheffield Blitz", when many parts of Sheffield were bombed. Most of the church was destroyed. However, the tall spire and a porch managed to survive. These original parts are now protected as Grade II listed structures. This means they are important historical buildings.
Building a New Church
After the war, a new church was built using the surviving spire and porch. This new building was designed by George Pace. It was completed between 1958 and 1963. The new design is Modernist, but it still fits well with the older Gothic spire and porch.
The new church is made of concrete with a rough stone finish. It has interesting narrow windows that are placed in different spots. Inside, there are two amazing stained glass windows. One is called the Te Deum window, made by Harry Stammers. The other is the west window, created by John Piper and Patrick Reyntiens.
On June 28, 1973, the church was officially named a grade II listed building.
Growing the Community
Over the years, the area that St Mark's church serves has grown. In the 1970s, the church's boundaries expanded to include the university area. Another nearby church, St George's, closed down. Later, in 2000, St Silas, Broomhall, also closed. Now, the parish of St Mark's covers a large area, stretching from Ranmoor to the city ring road.
St Mark's Today
Today, the main leader of the church is the vicar, Sue Hammersley. Shan Rush is an assistant priest who volunteers her time. Beth Keith is also a priest connected to the church. She is known as a "Liberal Theologian" and teaches at St Hild Theological College.
St Mark's Church is known for its welcoming and open approach to faith. It includes an organization called 'CRC', which stands for Constructive Responsive Christianity.
