It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Congleton, the archdeaconry of Macclesfield, and the diocese of Chester.

Its benefice is combined with those of St Mary, Astbury, and All Saints, Somerford.

[2] St John's was built between 1843 and 1846, and designed by Charles and James Trubshaw.

[3] The church is constructed in yellow sandstone rubble with ashlar dressings and has slate roofs.

Its plan consists of a nave, a southwest porch, a chancel, and a northwest vestry.