Construction of this building began in 1917 under the supervision of Elijah Mills. Brothers, Henry and Edward Noble, contributed a vast amount of volunteer hours to see it's completion. 

In those days, there was no electricity which meant a wood stove was used for heating. Lighting was provided by kerosene lamps and then later by Aladdin lamps.

According to Census records from the 1900's, Smiths Harbour and King's Island denominations consisted of Church of England, salvation Army and Methodist. As time went on, all residents converted to Methodist and attended this church.

On June 10, 1925 the Methodist, Presbyterian and Congregational churches amalgamated; making up the United Church. Services continued in this building until construction of the new United Church in 1963. This church is still being used today.

This church was also used as a school until the opening of the United Church School in 1946. 

The last wedding ceremony to be held in this church was of Melvin Osmond and Joan Rowsell.

In 1963 the old church closed and later sold to Melvin Osmond for $50. Melvin then converted the building into a hennery and in later years a storage shed.

Original location of the church was at the lower end of Smith's Harbour, in the vicinity of the local United Church Cemetery. After it was sold it was moved to a new location in the upper end of Smith's Harbour.

In 2013 the building moved once again to its current location, when Mr. Osmond donated the building to the community to restore. 

In 2014 with the aid of government funding, Mr. Osmond's dream of restoration became a reality. 

Today it is used mainly as a tourist attraction and is owned and operated by the local service district of Smith's Harbour.

If you enjoyed you time visiting our Historic Church, please help us continue to provide this service. Donations can be sent to smithsharbourrecreation@gmail.com, please state in message DONATION FOR CHURCH or placed in drop box located on the door of the John Smiths center.