“The Methodist Episcopal Church of Greenburgh” was established in 1832, sharing Robert Seeny, its founding pastor and many initial pastors with White Plains. Circuit pastors with White Plains ended in 1847, and Greenburgh receives, Rev. Bradley Sillick as its first full-time pastor.
In 1871 construction began on a new church building when Augustus Hilliker donated land on East Hartsdale Avenue, with construction being completed in 1872. In 1876 “The Methodist Episcopal Church of Greenburgh is incorporated under the name: “Saint Paul’s Methodist Episcopal Church of Hartsdale, and in 1939 Saint Paul’s becomes Saint Paul’s Methodist Church of Hartsdale.
In 1948 the congregation decided to relocate, with property for a new church purchased at its present location, Central Avenue at the corner of Jane Street. The first services were held at 130 North Central Avenue church on October 16, 1955, and the congregation purchased a parsonage in 1955.
The two story education building was added to the structure and opened in 1962.
Saint Paul’s became Saint Paul’s United Methodist Church in 1969 when the Methodist Church and the Evangelical Brethren Churches merged at the Uniting Conference.
Throughout its 189 year distinguished history, Saint Paul’s United Methodist Church of Hartsdale, New York, has played a vital leadership role in defining the standard for the language of diversity. The love ethic in the teachings of Jesus and what it means is practiced daily. Our efforts at openness go beyond mere language and cultural issues, by providing opportunities for the entire congregation to participate fully in both the worship service and the administration of the church.
The role of Saint Paul’s is evident in our mission statement. Saint Paul’s Hartsdale United Methodist Church is a diverse Christ centered community, embracing and enriching others to know, love and serve Christ.
Saint Paul’s has been blessed with members from around the world, representing all continents other than Australia. While our congregation includes members of all ages, the largest percentage of members are professionals who work throughout the Tri-State area. Growing in relative representation are the children and youth of Saint Paul’s.
Being a church for all nations, Saint Paul’s embraces the changing community through the establishment of a Youth Program; and a true focus on specific needs both within and outside the congregation.