Cedar Grove United Methodist Church of Toms River NJ is one of the oldest churches in Toms River that has been in continual service to the community since the mid 1800s. Although small in physical size, the congregation consists of faithful members with deep-seated roots in the local area. Many families have ancestors who had established residence long before the church was formally formed.
The church was formerly known as the Methodist Episcopal Church at Cedar Grove and was incorporated on January 10, 1853. In addition to the church building, a fellowship hall was built to accomodate classes, activities and social gatherings. The current building stands on the site and is used on a frequent basis.
The grounds of the church are also sacred as home to its’ own cemetery. The Cedar Grove Cemetery was formerly named the Applegate Cemetery established around 1800 by Joseph Applegate, a farmer with land in the area of Bay Avenue and Cedar Grove Road. The grave markers indicate that many buried there were soldiers in the Revolutionary War period. The grounds continue to be maintained by members of the Applegate family.
Cedar Grove United Methodist Church of Toms River NJ 
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