John Keble Church, Mill Hill facts for kids

Quick facts for kids John Keble, Mill Hill
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 Church of England church located in Mill Hill, a part of London. It is a special kind of church called a parish church, which means it serves the local community. The church was finished in 1936 and has a modern look. It is the only church named after John Keble, who was an important leader in a religious movement called the Oxford Movement. This church is also a Grade II listed building, which means it's an important historical building that needs to be protected.

History of the Church

The John Keble Church was designed by an architect named D. F. Martin-Smith. It was officially opened and blessed in 1936. Many years later, on May 18, 1989, the church was given its special status as a Grade II listed building. This means experts decided it was historically or architecturally important. Buildings with this listing are protected, so they can't be changed or knocked down without special permission.

Leaders of the Church

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

• 1932–1941: Oswin Gibbs-Smith
• 1941–1957: Edward Motley
• 1958–1963: Rennie Simpson
• 1963–1970: John Ginever
• 1971–1979: John Dennis
• 1981–2009: Oliver Osmond
• 2010–2015: Chris Chivers
• 2016–2022: Simon Rowbory
• 2023-present: Andy Arnell

Gallery

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  Inside the church, looking towards the east

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  Inside the church, looking towards the west

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  The font, used for baptisms

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  The church tower