St Simon by the Sea Church

st. simon-by-the-sea was built in 1889 as a community church on land donated by frederick w. downer, the founder of mantoloking, a presbyterian. the church became an episcopal church because the first minister was an episcopalian. it originally had one tower and seated 80 people. it is believed to be a copy of a norwegian fishermen’s church. the church was enlarged to its present size, seating 150 people, in 1897. the church is a summer chapel opening mid-june and closing after labor day. various visiting clergy conduct services on sundays – 8:00 am holy eucharist, 9:30 am family service (holy eucharist 1st sunday of the month.).