Historic Mendham church urgently needs new roof

The Mendham United Methodist Church has a rich heritage and has been an integral part of the Mendham community for over a 195 years. Founded in 1828 during the Wesleyan Methodist “small group” Community Church Movement in America, MUMC has its roots in this early movement and has always been a small local community church–“Where every one is family!”

Historically, MUMC first sermon was preached at the Ralston School House and between 1828-1833 sermons were preached in an open field during the summer months and a member’s home in the winter. The first church was a frame building built in 1883 at the current site. This site was purchased in 1883 along with the adjacent home which is the parsonage. The current church building that exists today was built in 1893 in the Richardsonian Romanesque Style. It is a key contributing “protected” historic building in the Borough of Mendham Historic District and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The roof on our existing building is in dire need of replacement, down to decades old plywood in some spots. In the past, we've been able to patch to deal with specific areas, but at this point in time, no further repairs are possible.
We have secured a grant which will match dollar for dollar funds we can raise, which is why we're asking our community to assist us in the preservation of this historic treasure.

If you wish to donate, please go to: https://gofund.me/53677c2a. All contributions are fully tax deductible.