In 1887, with £55-0-0 in hand, it was decided to call for tenders for the construction of an Anglican church in Urenui. The successful tender came from Mr. C. Cooper, £143-0-0 (unlined).
The section was gifted by Captain Thomas Wilson, and the church was completed late in 1888.The following year the church was lined (£18-4-3), an organ purchased (£22-10-0), and a font purchased (£4-10-).
St Paul's Church remained unaltered until 1969, when St John's Church in Waitara provided a number of items including; a vestry, basin, built-in sink unit, and a toilet.
The Lych Gate at the entrance was dedicated by the Bishop of Waikato, Rev. John Holland, on 12 April 1970.
Town of Urenui, Section 51, Taranaki Land Deed Index I12 Page 713.
Further reading: "St John the Baptist, Waitara 1876-1976", pages 14-17 (TRCT283 ALE).
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