(within the united benefice of Kew, St Philip & All Saints with St Luke)

The Avenue
Kew
Surrey

Location map

Kew Churches website

Parish Contacts

Sunday Services

11.00 amParish Communion (ASB Rite A)
(with crèche and Junior Church)Facilities: Disabled access, toilets, disabled toilet, crèche, induction loop

Further details of all Sunday and weekday services and activities may be obtained from the parish contacts

Information

Tradition: Central

Diocesan Record Office: Surrey History Centre

Introduction to parish

St LukeíŸÙs in The Avenue at Kew Gardens was built in 1889. In 1989 the large Victorian building was converted as a successful dual purpose church and community centre on two floors.

The congregation which numbers 70-90 most Sundays comprises mainly professional people, young families, as well as a few older Kew people who have lived here all their lives. Many of the congregation either commute to London or travel abroad, regularly, Heathrow Airport being only 20 minutes away.

A rebuilt and restored Walker pipe organ (1880) was installed in 1999.

Built: 1889, converted in 1989
Architect: Goldie, Childe & Goldie, converted by Hutchison, Locke & Monke
Listing: not listed

The church was built in irregularly coursed sandstone with a large towerless nave and a chancel of equal height. In 1989 the nave was extended and converted for a day centre, with an inserted upper floor.  The chancel now forms the worship space within the church.

A rebuilt and restored Walker pipe organ (1880) was installed in 1999.