St John's Church, Newland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St John's Church, Newland |
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| Saint John Newland | |
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| 53°46′08″N 0°21′09″W / 53.768849°N 0.352545°W | |
| OS grid reference | TA 0868 3154 |
| Location | Kingston upon Hull |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Evangelical Anglicanism |
| Website | www.stjohnnewland.org.uk |
| History | |
| Status | Vicar |
| Consecrated | 23 September 1833 |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | Grade II |
| Designated | 21 January 1994 |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | York |
| Province | Province of York |
St John's Church, Newland, also known as St John Newland, is a Christian church in Kingston upon Hull, England. It is part of the Anglican evangelical tradition within the Church of England. The church is a special building, recognized for its history and architecture.
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The Story of St John's Church
How the Church Began
The church was built by a man named Avison Terry. He was an important leader in Hull and was even the city's mayor twice. He wanted to build a church close to his home. So, he asked people to donate money to help pay for it.
The church cost about £1,650 to build. It was officially opened on 23 September 1833. The Archbishop of York led the special ceremony.
The Original Building
The first church building was quite simple. It was shaped like a box and had a balcony inside. It could hold about 500 people. At that time, this was almost the entire population of the local area. However, usually around 100 people attended services.
Getting Its Own Minister
At first, St John's was connected to another church, Saint Mary's in Cottingham. Services were held only on Sunday afternoons. Avison Terry wanted St John's to have its own full-time minister. He worked hard to raise more money for this.
In 1862, Reverend John Pickford became the first minister for St John's. A house for the minister, called a vicarage, was finished in 1863. Avison Terry also helped raise money to build a school for the parish.
Changes Over the Years
Avison Terry passed away in 1866. He was buried under the church. Later, when the church was changed, his grave was moved to the churchyard. You can find it near the south side of the building.
In 1881, Reverend Joseph Malet Lambert became the new minister. He stayed for 30 years and made many big changes. In 1893, he added a new part to the east side of the church called the chancel.
More major work happened in 1902. The main part of the church, called the nave, was made longer. The balcony was removed. A new section, called the north aisle, was added. The floor was also lowered, and the windows were changed to a wider, arched style.
Later, in 1958, rooms for a nursery and offices were added to the west end. The outside of the church still looks much like it did after these changes.
Modern Updates
In 2013, the old, fixed wooden benches were taken out. The seating was turned to face a different direction. A large screen, a projector, and cameras were installed. These cameras help stream services online. A new sound system was also put in. These updates help the church meet the needs of today's community.
A New Chapter for the Church
From 1994 to 2020, Reverend Melvin Tinker was the minister. He was a founding member of a group called Reform. This group focuses on traditional Christian beliefs.
St John's Church also built connections with other churches and colleges around the world. It became part of a global network of Anglican churches called GAFCON.
By 2020, the church had grown to over 500 people, including many children. Reverend Melvin Tinker retired from the Church of England in August 2020. Many people from St John's then joined a new group of independent churches called 'Christ Church Network' Hull.
St John's Today
A weekly service at St John's Church started again on 4 October 2020. Reverend Canon Erik Wilson led the services for a while.
In December 2020, it was announced that Richard White would become the new minister. Reverend White officially started his role on 28 June 2021. He continues to lead the church today.
