The First 100 Years 1903-2003
Parish Activities 1920s -1950s
In running through events in St Luke’s in the years after the major building phase works until more modern times, we do know that the Choir, which consisted of only men and boys only at first, was very active from the 1920/30s. The Parish Magazine started in 1906 but expanded to be a large publication in the 1930s and was sold at all the local shops.
Easter services regularly consisted of over 600 at communion. Throughout the 1930s and into the 1950s large numbers of people attended confirmation classes. These were mainly girls from Sandecotes School. The Church was actively involved with the CPAS, the Church Misson to the Jews and CMS from the 1920 and continues today. Sunday School classes were very active. A Young People’s Society organised classical recitals in the Church on a regular basis. The church was central to the local community and as it grew, so did baptisms and marriages.
More Modern Times - By the 1960s, little exterior change since the 1920s. However a new church hall was built in 1966 and pace of change quickened with arrival of Rev John Blyth in 1970. Further developments included building additional rooms behind the church (1960s and 1980s), new heating (1980s) and replacing the 1907 chairs in the 1990s. Also, in the mid 1970s the Fellowship Area was created at the back of the church.
The regular Summer Holiday club has now been running for nearly 30 years. Congregations declined, reflecting trends in society at large, but still remained higher than for many churches in the area. The Church has remained an active supporter of Missions and other charitable work as well as developing a reputation for its children’s work.
A Community Church
As the 100th birthday of the parish approaches, St Luke’s remains at the heart of the local community. Our key role remains to promote and strengthen the Christian message in this part of Poole, in partnership with other local churches.
Our Church Aim... “Together as the Family of God we aim - To Know and Love the Lord, To Grow his Church and Kingdom, To Go and Make Disciples”
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