Elberon Memorial Church

06/07/2026

Our 2026 Summer Sunday Season will start July 5th at 11:00 a.m. for 10 weeks of Summer Preaching and Music through September 6th, 2026.

We are excited to be able to worship once again in our wonderful sanctuary, hear our historic organ, listen to our gifted organist Tim Broege, and enjoy the voices of our quartet, Doug Clark, Heather Cayan, and Bryan Hoyos. It will be a chance to reconnect with all our long-time friends and to make new ones.

We celebrate our first service on July 5th, 2026, led by the Colonel Rev. Hugh MacKenzie.

Rev. Hugh MacKenzie and Rev Kevin Williams will be leading our services throughout the summer. Reverend Williams will be preaching on Sundays on August 2,9 & 16th.

We plan the following special musical additions:
July 5th Doug Clark (soloist)
July 12th Duo: Heather Kayan & Doug Clark
July 25th Doug Clark (soloist)
August 2 Bryan Hoyos (vocal soloist) Gregg Grispart, clarinet
August 9th Duo: Heather Kayan & Doug Clark

You are invited to attend 4 of our special musical additions of Jazz Sundays, starting on:

​July 19th Jazz Sunday 1 with The John-Gronert/Doug Clarke Quartet with Bryan Hoyos
August 16th Jazz Sunday 2 with The John-Gronert/Doug Clarke Quartet with Bryan Hoyos
August 23rd Jazz Sunday 3 with The John-Gronert/Doug Clarke Quartet with Bryan Hoyos
August 30th Jazz Sunday 4 with Bryan and Jazz Quintet

Wrapping up our season with:
September 6th SATB Quartet (Vicki Little, Heather,Doug & Ken Wasser ) with Diane Bruce, violin

Please see our Facebook and Instagram for more event information about the 2026 season

Website: www.elberonmemorialchurch.com

06/06/2026

Be sure to look for this page
Our summer season is about to start on July 5th 2026

06/01/2026

May 17, 2026.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sharon Knauer Lees, President & Church Historian, Board of Trustees, Elberon Memorial Church. Sharon had been struggling with health issues for several years and succumbed at home with her husband, Jeremy, at her side last night.

Sharon's knowledge of Elberon Church's long and rich history was extensive, as was her devotion to the workings of our beloved Summer Worship Program.

We will do the best to continue to offer the most unique program of preaching and music in her honor and to the glory of our Triune God.
Pray for Jeremy and the Board as we struggle to carry on without our Beloved Sister in the Faith.
More details of arrangements to follow on this site...
For the Board,
Rev Dr Hugh MacKenzie
"Blessed are they who die in the Lord."

05/18/2026

May 18, 2026.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sharon Lees, President, Board of Trustees, Elberon Memorial Church.
Sharon had been struggling with health issues for several years and succumbed at home with her husband, Jeremy at her side last night.
Sharon's knowledge of Elberon Church's long and rich history was extensive, as was her devotion to the workings of our beloved Summer Worship Program.
We will do the best to continue to offer the most unique program of preaching and music in her honor and to the glory of our Triune God.
Pray for Jeremy and the Board as we struggle to carry on without our Beloved Sister in the Faith.
More details of arrangements to follow on this site...
For the Board,

Rev Dr Hugh MacKenzie

"Blessed are they who die in the Lord."

04/23/2026

Elbron Memorial Church has summer jazz events on selected Sundays during the summer between July fourth through Labor Day, at The Moses Taylor ( Elberon ) Memorial Church

04/04/2026

During this Easter Season, be sure to take a ride into the historic borough of Elberon, NJ. On 70 Park Avenue, one block from the ocean, you will see the Gothic church, Elberon Memorial Church, a remarkable collection of stained glass windows—now more than 130 years old—that continues to draw admiration as among the finest in the United States. Installed in the late 19th century, every window in the sanctuary was crafted by Mayer of Munich, the renowned Bavarian studio formally known as the Mayer brothers, whose work was commissioned by major churches around the world, including projects for the Vatican.

These luminous works of art reflect the height of European ecclesiastical craftsmanship of their era. Rich in color, intricate in detail, and masterfully composed, the windows depict biblical scenes and sacred figures with an artistry that has endured for generations. Their presence transforms the sanctuary, casting shifting patterns of light that change with the time of day, creating an atmosphere both reverent and visually stunning.

Photographed on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, by Brian Johnston for Asbury Park Press, the windows remain not only a testament to religious devotion but also to the enduring legacy of master artisans whose work continues to inspire awe well into the 21st century.

02/20/2026

This was the cover of the greater Long branch city lifestyle magazine, March 2026
There are so many hidden gems in that little town or section of Long branch called Elbron many or historic drive down any street to see buildings Unique architecture. . The Look at it. See if you can find out its history There are many little shops clustered by the Elberon train station in

10/27/2025

The Summer Sanctuary is now closed for the season. I hope all are doing well. I want to share some information about the Elberon Memorial Church, which will be tentatively available for use as a film production location. to begin after Labor Day 2026 and continue beyond. This 140-year-old landmark, now a summer sanctuary with its bright interior made from Poplar wood, and on the National Register of Historic Sites since 1976, with deep ties to Long Branch, NJ's history. Its Gothic and Norman architectural style was created by the firm McKim, Mead and White, featuring an original stained-glass window by Louis Comfort Tiffany with an 180-pipe organ designed by Hilburne L. Roosevelt. This building has a truly unique setting both inside and out, making it a great location for a featured film. Attached are more detailed photos and background information about the church's long history. Please share this information with anyone who may be interested. Thank you so much for your time and consideration, and for your continued support of local history and its creative community
Warm regards. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING EVERYONE NEXT SEASON

09/17/2025

09/17/2025