St Luke’s Church - history and glass

St Luke's Church (1882-83) is a Victorian church built to serve the growing population of the Redlands area of Reading. The architect was J.R. Piers St. Aubyn. The Church contains a number of fine stained glass windows from the C.E. Kempe studio.

St Luke’s Church, Reading, is a Victorian church which was built in red brick to compliment the housing development which grew up around it.

This year, the Church celebrated 140 years since its foundation in 1882. Materials celebrating this anniversary will be on display with extensive information about the history of the buildings, music, stained glass windows etc. A number of the church’s stained glass windows came from the studio of C.E. Kempe, and these will be the focus of a number of talks throughout the day. There will also be an opportunity to see some beautiful modern stained glass made by local artist Sal Hunt.

The Church Hall was used as a VAD hospital during the First World War. Do come and find out about a romance which blossomed there.

A children’s trail and refreshments will also be available.