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John Keble, Mill Hill
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John Keble Church
Location Mill Hill, London, HA8 9NT
Country England
Denomination Church of England
Churchmanship Anglo-Catholic / Central
History
Status Active
Architecture
Functional status Parish church
Administration
Parish John Keble Church, Mill Hill
Deanery West Barnet
Archdeaconry Archdeaconry of Hampstead
Episcopal area Edmonton Episcopal Area
Diocese Diocese of London

The John Keble Church is a special church in Mill Hill, London Borough of Barnet. It's part of the Church of England and was finished in 1936. This church has a cool, modernist design. It's also the only church named after John Keble, who was an important leader in a group called the Oxford Movement. Because of its special design and history, it's listed as a Grade II listed building, which means it's protected.

The Story of John Keble Church

This unique church was designed by an architect named D. F. Martin-Smith. It was officially opened and ready for use in 1936.

Many years later, on May 18, 1989, the church was given its special status as a Grade II listed building. This means it's recognized as an important historical building that needs to be preserved.

Important People at the Church

Over the years, many notable clergy members have served at John Keble Church. Some of them went on to become bishops or hold other important roles in the Church of England.

Vicars of John Keble Church

The vicar is the main priest in charge of a parish church. Here's a list of the vicars who have led John Keble Church since it opened:

  • 1932–1941: Oswin Gibbs-Smith; He was the very first vicar and later became the Dean of Winchester.
  • 1941–1957: Edward Motley
  • 1958–1963: Rennie Simpson; He later became the Archdeacon of Macclesfield.
  • 1963–1970: John Ginever
  • 1971–1979: John Dennis; He later became the Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich.
  • 1981–2009: Oliver Osmond
  • 2010–2015: Chris Chivers; He later became the Principal of Westcott House.
  • 2016–2022: Simon Rowbory
  • 2023-present: Andy Arnell

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