This small church in the settlement of Douglas, east of Stratford, was opened on 23 January 1916. The opening service was conducted by the Rev. A.B. Chappell from New Plymouth. (Stratford Evening Post 29 January 1916)
It was located opposite the school on land donated by Mr John Rae. The church cost £127 and was built to seat 100 people.
Methodist services ceased in 1956 and in later years it was used by Presbyterians and Anglicans as part of the East Taranaki Co-operating Parish circuit.
The final service was held in October 1980. It has since either been moved off the site or demolished.
Related plan:
Douglas: subsection of section 8 DP3309 (1914), ICS Pre 300,000 Cadastral Plan Index (Imaged by LINZ)
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