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The first efforts of Methodism in Port de Grave occurred around 1765 and was through the work of Harbour Grace SPG missionary Rev. Lawrence Coughlan who was also was a follower John Wesley’s teaching. In the late 1700’s George Vey organized the first Wesleyan Society in Port de Grave and the first members was of the Butler and Efford families.
In 1813 Mr. Vey along with the original 27 members built the first of two (Wesleyan-United) churches in Port de Grave and it was known as the Meeting House. It was also the first Protestant church built in Port de Grave. In 1815 Newfoundland became a Methodist district and Port de grave became one of six stations. As the Wesleyan church continued to thrive a Sunday School building was added in 1816 and a day school in 1846. In 1873 a new church and school was built to service the congregation. The Methodist movement then became a part of the United Church in 1925. Locally Amy Morgan became a United Church of Canada minister and Rev. Lloyd Morgan , was bestowed the title of Doctor of Divinity before he died.
The Port de Grave United Church officially closed its doors in the summer of 2005 and the congregation now worship with Grace United, Coley's Point and Clark's Beach United. The church is to be removed from the property and a memorial park is going to be made there.
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