St john the Evangelist, Birkby - Church Open Afternoon

The Church will be open from 2pm to 4pm on the . There will be a chance to be guided around the Church. Organ music will be played and there will be opportunities for prayer. There will be a Religious Art Exhibition. Afternoon tea will also be served. This is a fascinating Vicorian Church to visit.

St John the Evangelist Church, St John’s Road was consecrated in 1853 and is an architectural icon of Huddersfield. With a soaring tower of 220ft, the spire reminds countless people to lift their eyes heavenward.

The design is by William Butterfield and the building was entrusted to Joseph Kaye of Huddersfield. Within the church the chancel and sanctuary are of two bays with diagonal buttresses and a tall five light east window with fine geometrical tracery; this window was built by James Powell and Sons (Whitefriars) Ltd in 1923 and is dedicated to those who gave their lives in the Great War and in memory of deceased relatives who have worshipped
The Church has a long legacy of serving the people of Birkby. It has consistently witnessed to the Christian Gospel of Loving God and Loving your Neighbour. It has respectfully lived alongside people of different faiths or no-faith. Our community is built on the vision of transforming community through Loving, Living and Learning Together.
Our Mission Plan work focuses on:
developing fellowship and community links
Nourishing people through worship
Nurturing families and young people
Growing in understanding God

Timings

Friday 18 September:

2pm to 4pm

Location & directions

St John The Evangelist, St John's Road, Birkby, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 5EA

Directions:

The entrance to the Church is on the left hand side when approaching from St John's Road. There is parking space and you may park on the grass if it is dry.

Contact on day:

Peter Prasadam

Telephone number:

+447827878858

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Access the church through the entrance on the left hand side looking up from St John's Road.

Additional information

All are warmly welcome.

Max number of people:

100

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s)

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