​The Church of the Divine Love

Our Values

Gospel-Centered Faith / ​We follow Jesus Christ, grounded in Scripture, tradition, and prayer.​

Welcome & Inclusion / ​All are welcome. All belong.

Accessibility for All / We actively remove barriers so everyone can fully participate.

Compassionate Community / ​We walk alongside one another with patience, ​understanding and love.

​​Faith in Action / We live the Gospel through service, advocacy, and outreach.

About

Our Mission

"Trust in the Lord and Be Doing Good"
We are a Gospel-centered Episcopal community committed to worshiping God, growing in faith, and serving others in the name of Jesus Christ. Rooted in Scripture, tradition, and prayer, we intentionally create an inclusive and supportive environment for all.

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The Church of the Divine Love

80 Sunset Road

(at Montrose Point Road)
Montrose, NY  10548-1321
(914) 737-1082
divinelovemontrose@gmail.com

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Come as you are.

​There is a Place for you here.

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Our Vision

​We envision a church where the Gospel of Jesus Christ is lived out through welcome, deep compassion, and true belonging. A place where people of all abilities - especially individuals with special  needs and their families - are fully included, fully valued, and fully able to participate in the life of the Church.


Church Staff & Vestry Leaders 


Sr. Warden: 

JESS BERBECK


Jr. Warden: 

DANA KENN DIEMONT


Clerk of the Vestry:   

DAVID TREASURE                                  


Treasurer:

ANDREW PROSSER 

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Assistant Treasurer:

JOHN NOLAN                                


Buildings and Grounds:

ANDREW PROSSER

 
Web Administrator: 

DANA KENN DIEMONT                                   ​


Vestry Members: 

ANDREW PROSSER

DAVID TREASURE                                         ​



  • ​​​​Worship at Divine Love is Bible-based and eucharistically centered in the Book of Common Prayer. 
  • The old world flair of our surroundings, gives a special charm to the proceedings of all life's passages.​


  • Sunday Service at 10:15 with music,

        9:00 am Summer hours  

        June 7-Aug 30.

  •  Enjoy a lively Coffee Hour after each Service.​
  • Healing prayer is available every Sunday or upon request. 


  • Bible Study on Tuesdays 6-7.
  • Our Thrift Shoppe is open Thurs & Sats 10-2.
  • Prayer Shawl Ministry meets once a month.

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  • We offer Holiday Services, Baptisms, First Communions, Confirmations, Weddings, Funerals, and other special services.


  • Help us to build back our program offerings since Covid that had to be put on hiatus:

​              -  Children's Sunday School

              -  Youth Group with Field Trips

              -  Celebrations

              -  Community Events

Our Strategies

Offering weekly worship services rooted in Scripture, prayer and the sacrements.

Promoting Christian values and spiritual growth through Bible study and fellowship.

Implementing an engaging and inclusive Sunday School program for children and families.

Hosting community-building eventssuch as Pancake Suppers and seasonal gatherings.

​​Operating a welcoming Thrift Shoppe to support outreach, accessibility, and local needs.


 The Diocese of New York

 Divine Love is a member of the Diocese of New York that encompasses New York   City and the counties of Duchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster and   Westchester. The Diocese of New York was one of the original nine dioceses at the   establishment of the Episcopal Church in 1787. Today it has over 60,000 members   and about 200 parishes. Its Bishop is the Rt. Rev. Matthew F. Heyd. who was   installed as the 17th Bishop of New York on February 10, 2024.

​​  SHARING GOD'S LOVE IN WORD AND DEED

  Our Church is serious about the Great Commission. We offer our time and money to study God's word, to share it with others, and to act in love to help the needy. 

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