First United Church
Stephenville NL
A2N 3B4
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Who we are
First United Church is serving the Stephenville community and engaging and encouraging others through a life-changing journey in Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador.
Our mission is to nurture a diverse and welcoming community, committed to following fearlessly wherever God is leading us and make Disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of Stephenville and the world!
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Our mission is to nurture a diverse and welcoming community, committed to following fearlessly wherever God is leading us and make Disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of Stephenville and the world!
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Location of worship
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43 St. Clare Ave.
Stephenville,
NL
A2N 3B4
Canada
Phone: (709) 643-2790 / (709) 643-2813
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United Church of Canada
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First United Church Service Times
Sunday morning at 11am
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First United Church History
Methodism in St. George's Bay dates back to at least the 1860s, for in 1867, it was reported that Methodists had settled at South Side (St. George's) and were holding "cottage services" there. The St. George's Mission was created in 1883 in the Burin District of the Methodist Church of Canada, Newfoundland Conference. Its first pastor was Rev. William Rex, who found, upon his arrival, a church with about 20 members and a Mr. A. Cutler acting as a lay reader.
The present-day pastoral charge includes churches in St. George's, Heatherton, and Stephenville. However, the boundaries of the earlier mission changed frequently as St. George's became associated with the Bay of Islands (1886-1902) and other times with Channel (St. George's was part of Channel mission in 1861). The boundaries of the first mission went from Robinson's Head to Boswarlos. In 1873, Bonne Bay was listed as being part of the mission, and in 1886 an agreement was made for the minister stationed at St. George's to spend 6 months at St. George's, and 6 months at Bay of Islands.
The first church in St. George's was opened in 1878. A new structure was built in 1938, and another in 1974. A church was also erected at Sandy Point in 1883-1884. Rev. J. T. Newman reported in 1891 that a school-chapel was being constructed at Boswarlos. The first church opened there in 1909 and was replaced by another in 1961. An 1892 report from Heatherton stated that a house had been purchased there for use as a parsonage. A school-chapel was opened there in 1909, and a new church, in 1955. The Heatherton church was replaced with a new structure in 1981. In 1949, United Church services began in Stephenville with a congregation of 46, and in 1957, a new church was opened there.
From: https://arc.anla.nf.ca/united-church-of-canada-st-georges-pastoral-charge
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The present-day pastoral charge includes churches in St. George's, Heatherton, and Stephenville. However, the boundaries of the earlier mission changed frequently as St. George's became associated with the Bay of Islands (1886-1902) and other times with Channel (St. George's was part of Channel mission in 1861). The boundaries of the first mission went from Robinson's Head to Boswarlos. In 1873, Bonne Bay was listed as being part of the mission, and in 1886 an agreement was made for the minister stationed at St. George's to spend 6 months at St. George's, and 6 months at Bay of Islands.
From: https://arc.anla.nf.ca/united-church-of-canada-st-georges-pastoral-charge
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First United Church FAQs
Question: Where is First United Church located?
Answer: First United Church is located at 43 St. Clare Ave., Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador.
Question: Who is First United Church's pastor?
Answer: First United Church's pastor is Rev. Bruce Rideout.
Question: What time is service at First United Church?
Answer: Sunday morning at 11am
Question: What is First United Church's Facebook page?
Answer: https://www.facebook.com/groups/114667788576556/
Question: What is First United Church's website?
Answer: https://united-church.ca/search/locator/all/88689
Question: What denominaiton is First United Church?
Answer: First United Church belongs to United Church of Canada denomination.
Answer: First United Church is located at 43 St. Clare Ave., Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador.
Question: Who is First United Church's pastor?
Answer: First United Church's pastor is Rev. Bruce Rideout.
Question: What time is service at First United Church?
Answer: Sunday morning at 11am
Question: What is First United Church's Facebook page?
Answer: https://www.facebook.com/groups/114667788576556/
Question: What is First United Church's website?
Answer: https://united-church.ca/search/locator/all/88689
Question: What denominaiton is First United Church?
Answer: First United Church belongs to United Church of Canada denomination.
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First United Church listing was last updated on the 24th of November, 2023
