Introduction

For nearly 150 years, St Luke's Church has been at the centre of Burpham life. It is one of the most visible signs of the life of the church at the centre of the community.
In 1858 Burpham was in the parish of Worplesdon, separated from the parish church by Whitmoor Common and the marshy valley of the Wey.
For all these years St Luke's Church has served our community well. In its pews people have found faith in Christ. New life has been celebrated and welcomed at its font. Marriages have been celebrated at its chancel steps. Past generations have been recalled with gratitude. Many lives are remembered in the beautiful church grounds. It offers a welcome to all our community, particularly our special friends next door at Burpham School.
The Church of the Holy Spirit has also played an important and strategic part in building the church in Burpham. Built in the 1960s, it is the home church for many people linked with the great growth in housing that has shaped the modern community of Burpham. Many children have found a home here through the pre-school group and uniformed organisations. It is the home of our much-loved Drop-In on Thursday mornings.