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.