St. Luke United Methodist Church

On September 28, 1928, seventeen charter members, under the leadership of the Rev. C.O. Hightower, organized Birdville Methodist Church. Before that time, there were only sporadic services for Methodists in the Birdville (now Haltom City) community. The congregation began to hold services one Sunday morning and one afternoon of each month, with the Rev. Hubert C. Smith serving as pastor. In 1930, members built their first building, on Belknap Street. During the Great Depression, the Church struggled financially and with attendance. However, under the Rev. J.D.F. Williams, who was appointed as pastor in 1935, the Church grew dramatically. Originally part of a circuit, Birdville Methodist Church was made a station charge in 1941, and by 1948, membership had increased to more than 300. The rapid population growth of Haltom City after World War II coincided with church growth; in 1950, St. Luke Methodist Church, as it was then known, moved to a new facility on Denton Highway. By 1964, the congregation built a third sanctuary, and in 1968, its name changed to St. Luke United Methodist Church after the merger between the Methodist and United Brethren Churches. Membership has supported the community through a variety of ministries, including English as a Second Language classes. The Church has also focused on worldwide missions; in 1968, the congregation began to raise funds which were used to build a church in Daet (Camarines, Norte Province), Philippines. Today, St. Luke United Methodist Church continues to be a spiritual and community leader in Haltom City. (2009)

St. Luke United Methodist Church is a historical marker in Haltom City, Tarrant County, dedicated in 2009. It is one of 354 historical markers documented in Tarrant County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 458 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 32.8067, -97.2643 near Haltom City. The nearest cataloged historic site is Birdville Baptist Church (historical marker), about 0.5 miles away. Others within a short drive include West Fork Baptist Association, Pioneer Birdville Schools, and Birdville Church of Christ.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5507015816. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.