Campus Ministries
The Campus Ministries Office, staffed by local volunteer clergy, exists for the purpose of inviting and supporting members of the SUNY Canton community (students, faculty, administration, and staff ) to explore and grow in their spiritual life. To facilitate this mission, it sponsors programs and activities that address the needs and interest of the campus community.
- Interfaith prayer services
- Connects with the local churches, temples, mosques and synagogues
- Advisors for faith-based student clubs
- Service projects (i.e. community service, soup kitchen, free will dinners, Adopt-A-Neighbor, Earth Day Activities and Blessing of Brains)
- Confidential spiritual guidance
- Educational programs
- Recreational and social events
Places of Worship
Students are welcomed to services at the various churches, synagogues and mosques in the area.
If you need a ride to a service, please call the phone number listed or the Diversity Office at 315-386-7128.
Calvary Baptist Church
75 East Main Street, Canton, NY
Phone: 315-386-4110
Bible Study: Sundays at 9:45 am
Worship: Sundays at 10:45 am
Evening Service: Wednesdays at 7:00 pm
Christian Fellowship Center
52 Court Street, Canton, NY
Phone: 315-262-0222
Service: Sundays at 10:00 am
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
21 Castle Drive, Potsdam, NY
Phone: 315-265-6228
Please call for times of worship
Congregation Beth-El
81 Market Street, Potsdam, NY
Phone: 315-265-7025
Shabbat Services: Friday at 7:00 pm
First Baptist Church
5 East Main Street, Canton, NY
Phone: 315-386-8608
Sunday School: Sundays at 9:45 am
Worship: Sunday at 11:00 am & 6:00 pm
Prayer Meeting: Tuesday at 7:00 pm
First Church of Christ, Scientist
28 Elm Street, Potsdam, NY
Phone: 315-265-6711
Main Service: Sundays at 10:00 am
Testimony Meeting: Wednesdays at 7:30 pm
First Congregational Church
34 North Main Street, Norwood, NY
Phone: 315-353-2800
Service: Sundays at 10:00 am
First Presbyterian Church
17 Park Street, Canton, NY
Phone: 315-386-2570
Service: Sundays at 10:00 am
Good News Fellowship
30 Court Street, Canton, NY
Phone: 315-869-2746 (leave msg)
Worship: Saturdays at 12:00 pm
Grace Episcopal Church
9 East Main Street, Canton, NY
Phone: 315-386-3714
Services: Sunday at 9:00 am
Hindu Temple of Ottawa-Carlton
4835 Bank Street, Gloucester, ON
Phone: 613-822-1531
Please call for times of worship
Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity
9 E. Main Street, Canton, NY
Phone: 518-354-9999
Worship: Saturdays at 4:00 pm with Holy Communion
Morley Wesleyan Church
2754 CR 27, Canton, NY
Phone: 315-386-3342
School: Sundays at 9:30 am
Worship: Sundays at 10:30 am
New Life Presbyterian Church
155 State Highway 310, Canton, NY
Phone: 315-379-0717
School: Sundays at 9:40 am
Service: Sundays at 10:30 am
New Hope Community Church
33 Grant St, Potsdam, NY
Phone: 315-265-7094
Service: Saturdays at 7:00 pm and Sundays at 10:30 am
Potsdam Mosque
110 Elm Street, Potsdam, NY
Phone: 315-265-7229
Please call for times of worship
St. Lawrence Valley Friends - Quaker
28 Elm Street, Potsdam, NY
Phone: 315-386-4648
Worship: Sundays at 5:00 pm
St. Mary's Catholic Church
66 Court Street, Canton, NY
Phone: 315-386-2543
Mass: Saturdays at 5:00 pm, Sundays at 9:00 am & 5:00 pm
St. Olympia Orthodox Mission
34 North Main St, Norwood, NY
Phone: 518-573-7987
Great Vespers: Saturdays at 5:00 pm
Divine Liturgy: Sundays at 9:30 am
Seventh-Day Adventist Church
52 Court Street, Canton, NY
Phone: 315-386-3550
School: Saturdays at 9:30 am
Worship: Saturdays at 11:30 am
United Church of Madrid
7 Cross Street, Madrid, NY
Phone: 315-322-4089
Sunday Service: 11:00 am
Unitarian Universalist Church
3½ East Main Street, Canton, NY
Phone: 315-386-2498
Sunday Service: 10:30 am
United Methodist Church
41 Court Street, Canton, NY
Phone: 315-386-4500
Services: Sundays at 8:00 am & 10:00 am
Spiritual Life Clubs
Campus Christian Ministries
Prayer and Bible study groups. Focus on being disciples of Jesus and also making others disciples of Him.
Advisor: TBA
Cross Campus
Worship and socialize with students who share the Christian faith. Recent activities: Life-changing Bible studies, dinner and movies, weekend retreats.
Advisor: TBA
Anointed Voices of Praise
Joined together to worship and bring unity on campus. We are making available the fullness of Jesus Christ through singing and sharing gospel music. The choir today is vitally important to the church. We strive to educate people of all backgrounds of the variations that exist within gospel music.
Advisor: Lashawanda Ingram, Campus Center 211, phone 315-386-7128
Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship
Strengthen your spiritual life and support others through fellowship, Bible study and prayer. Contribute to the spiritual development of the College community through education and activities.
Advisor: TBD
Newman Club
Provides a welcoming environment for fellowship, fun, and prayer rooted in the Catholic faith and open to all members of the College community. Weekly meetings provide an atmosphere to learn and ask questions about current issues in the context of the Catholic faith. Trips, dinners, and retreats are some of our fun activities!
See us on: www.facebook.com/cantoncampusministry
Advisor: Amanda Conklin, phone 315-386-2543, email conklina@canton.edu
Volunteer Service Opportunities
Free Will Dinners
Help serve and/or clean up for weekly dinners on Wednesdays (1st four Wednesdays of each month) at the United Methodist Church. 4:30-6:00 pm. Sponsored by Canton community churches.
Contact: Carlton Doane (315-386-4281) or or Michael H. Terrell (315-386-4500)
Fall/Spring Clean-Up
Assist local elderly in preparing for Fall/Spring - also work in playgrounds and parks.
Contact: Diversity Office at 315-386-7128
Adopt a Grandparent
Become a friend to a local United Helpers Nursing Home resident.
Contact: Diversity Office at 315-386-7128
Campus Ministry
SUNY Canton
34 Cornell Drive
Canton, New York 13617
Phone: 315-386-7128
Regular Hours:
By Appointment