Celebrating the Past and Welcoming the Future

by Cindy Goldstein -

On a bright and sunny Saturday, the Mamaroneck United Methodist Church (MUMC) welcomed members of the community to their 2026 Sacred Sites Open House which was held in conjunction with the New York Landmarks Conservancy.  This iconic Village building is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Although the congregation dates back to 1772, the existing church was not built until 1859.  Constructed by local shipbuilders, its wooden structure and interior design reflect that simple origin as the supports rise to the peak and resemble an upside-down ship.  The building’s gothic revival style is unusual to find in Westchester County, and it is awe-inspiring with its size and proportions but also welcoming and approachable by all who enter.

Over the years painstaking and expensive renovations have been undertaken to restore and preserve this historic structure to its original grandeur.  A significant restoration was begun in the early 1990s and since then, storm damage to the steeple required repairs.  Currently the rose window on the driveway side of the church is experiencing water damage and the congregation is working to raise funds to do the repairs. 

As with any building of a certain age, the maintenance and repairs are constant and expensive.  The MUMC congregation, however, is very proud of its building and its place in Mamaroneck history and is up to the task.

For more information on the history of the church, see HERE.

For more information on the architecture and history of the building, see HERE.