DescriptionLincoln, St John the Baptist, East window detail (24493557182).jpg
The church dates from 1962 and was designed by the architect Sam Scorer, after plans for a parish church were initiated in 1959.
The church plan is based on a hexagram, and was designed that the congregation should be gathered round the altar during services.
The church consists of a saddle like roof (hyperbolic paraboloid) which sweeps down to ground level north and south. There is clear glazing to the west, and to the east there is stained-glass by Keith New. The window, which is completely abstract, is based on a series of hexagonal shapes which echo the shape of the church in plan. The theme of the window is "Revelation of God's plan for Man's redemption".
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.
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