The site for this Presbyterian church in Pātea was purchased in 1876. Three years later the church was opened by the Rev. Treadwell of St Paul's Church, Whanganui.
It was designed by Mr. W. Aitcheson and the builder was Mr. D.M. Warren who erected it for the contract price of £430.
In 1962 the Methodist Church joined the Presbyterians to form a united church, "The Pātea Presbyterian and Methodist Church". In 1971 the porch was removed and replaced by a new vestibule.
It appears to be known now (2015) as St Luke's Church.
Further reading: Knox Church, Patea: A Centennial History 1878 - 1978 (TRCT285 BAK)
Related documents:
History of Presbyterians (Patea & Waverley Press 12 October 1931)
The Patea Presbyterian and Methodist Church (The Patea Mail 8 September 1981)
Patea Church celebrates centenary this weekend (Daily News 8 November 1978)
Pātea Churches (Pātea Historical Society)
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