| St John's Church, Kidderminster | |
| Location: | Kidderminster |
| Country: | England |
| Denomination: | Church of England |
| Churchmanship: | Modern Catholic |
| Dedication: | St John the Baptist |
| Heritage Designation: | Grade II listed |
| Architect: | George Alexander |
| Groundbreaking: | 1842 |
| Completed Date: | 1843 |
| Parish: | Kidderminster West Team Ministry |
| Deanery: | Kidderminster Deanery |
| Archdeaconry: | Archdeaconry of Dudley |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Worcester |
| Rector: | The Revd Tim Williams |
St John's Church, Kidderminster is a Church of England parish church in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, England. The church is a Grade II listed building.[1]
The first St John the Baptist Church was built between 1842 and 1843 to designs by the architect George Alexander. It was known locally as the 'Black Church'. It was created as a parish in 1867 out of that of St Mary and All Saints' Church, Kidderminster.
The present church was rebuilt between 1892 and 1904 by J. A. Chatwin and incorporated the tower and spire of the earlier church, and was consecrated by the Bishop of Worcester Charles Gore on 13 February 1904.
In 1972 offices and vestries were constructed within the nave by Burman Goodall & Partners. The refectory and children's room were added then and the organ was moved to the west end of the nave over the refectory.
The organ dates from 1909 by Nicholson and Co. of Worcester. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.[2]
In 1856 St Mary’s Church was installing a new clock and gave the old one built by Henry Knight of Birmingham and dating from 1828 to St John’s.[5] It was installed in St John’s in October 1856 with new dials by voluntary subscription and was a great benefit to the residents of the area.[6]