The United Methodist Church of Pleasantville began in the 1780s, but the present building was built in 1961. It has long been part of the town's civic life and does good work teaching local inmates, helping victims of Katrina and helping the children of Cambodia. Today, the church is noted for its annual Christmas tree sale.
New Beginnings Assembly of God holds Sunday worship at 11 a.m. and Tuesday Bible study at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. On Thursday, there is a night of prayer beginning at 7 p.m. Parking is available on the street.
The Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church is located on Route 117 in Pleasantville.
Emanuel is a member of the Metropolitan New York Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. It is known for its handbell choirs and its social ministry programs. Sunday worship is held at 9 and 11:15 a.m. every week. Sunday school and adult classes are held each Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
The church is home to the Pleasant Hill Nursery School. Other groups, such as Musical Munchkins, a program for parents and pre-schoolers, take advantage of the church's large education building and parish hall.
The Presbyterian Church of Pleasantville is located on Bedford Road near Martling Avenue. The street-facing entrance features a large stained glass window. In addition to Sunday worship at 10am, the church has a variety of programs and ministries. Free parking is available.
The oldest house in Pleasantville is the Rectory of St. John's dating from 1785. The current church, however, dates back to 1912.
Lifelong Episcopalians, converts, mixed-faith families and seekers and mixed faith families make up the congregation. The church serves Pleasantville, Hawthorne, Thornwood and Valhalla and surrounding communities. The church has outreach initiatives, both locally and abroad.