Scorer was greatly influenced by these ideas. He believed that the whole
congregation should be gathered around the sanctuary and have a clear view of
everything that happened there. To accomplish this at St John’s, the pews form semicircles around the front of the sanctuary, and the floor
slopes down from the entrance to the font. The arrangement of the church
results in clear sight lines for all, reinforcing the centrality of the
sanctuary area.
“The Building is a major contribution to church architecture of this period,
combining innovative architectural thinking with advanced liturgical planning,
and a complete set of original fittings, including artist-designed stained
glass and metalwork of high quality”
Building list, January 1995
