St John's Church, Worksop facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St. John's Church, Worksop |
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| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Broad Church |
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| Dedication | St. John |
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| Parish | Worksop |
| Diocese | Southwell and Nottingham |
| Province | York |
St. John's Church, Worksop is a beautiful church in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England. It serves as the main church for the local community.
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A Look at St. John's Church
How the Church Was Built
St. John's Church was built a long time ago, between 1867 and 1868. Two architects, Robert Clarke and his son Robert Charles Clarke, designed it. Imagine, this church has been standing for over 150 years! In September 2019, the church celebrated its 150th birthday. That's a lot of history!
Who Leads the Church?
A church has leaders who help guide the community. These leaders are often called vicars or rectors. St. John's Church has had many leaders over the years. The current leader is Revd Tim Stanford. He helps the church community with services and activities.
The Church Organ
Inside St. John's Church, you can find a special musical instrument called an organ. This organ was made by a company called Brindley & Foster in 1869. Church organs are very large and can make many different sounds. They are often used to play music during church services. You can find out more about this specific organ on the National Pipe Organ Register website.
