150th Anniversary

St. Luke’s Prestonville was opened for the first time on 11th June 1875 and we are planning to celebrate this anniversary with a number of events throughout the summer.

8th June Anniversary Celebration
10.30am We had a fantastic Anniversary Service, followed by the unveiling of a new foundation stone inscription by the Lord Lieutenant of East Sussex and a community lunch for all in the church.

The next event is a writers’ festival and launch of Revd. Martin Poole’s latest book on Saturday 19th July.

The Writers’ festival – will showcase some writers who live locally and the evening will include the launch of a new book by Revd. Martin Poole. Real Life Rev is about the daily life of the vicar of Prestonville and the joys and trials that entails.

Sunday 19th October 2025
St. Luke’s day service. The closest Sunday to St. Luke’s day (18th October) and a chance to reflect on the impact of this church on the community of Prestonville and the city of Brighton & Hove.