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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
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Fr. Bryan StittSt. Mary's Catholic Church Office Hours: Wednesdays, 11 am - 1 pm |
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Rev. Fred SykesFirst Baptist Church Office Hours: Thursdays 10 am - 12 pm |
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Mrs. Amanda ConklinSt. Mary's Catholic Church Office Hours: By appointment |
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Rev. Larry VeinottNew Life Presbyterian Church Office Hours: By appointment |
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Jim HoltNew Hope Community Church Office Hours: By appointment |
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Jamie SinclairChristian Fellowship Center Office Hours: By appointment |
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Rev. Michael TerrellUnited Methodist Church Office Hours: Fridays 11 am - 1 pm |
Richard LadouceurMorley Wesleyan Church Office Hours: By appointment |
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Rev. James GalasinskiUnitarian Universalist Church Office Hours: By appointment |
CHURCHES
Students are welcomed to services at the various churches in the area. In Canton, there are Roman Catholic and Protestant denominations, and in Potsdam and Ogdensburg there are Jewish synagogues. Also in Potsdam, there is a mosque.
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If you need a ride to a church service, please call the phone number of the church or the Campus Ministries Office (315-386-7018). |
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75 East Main Street, Canton Sunday Bible Study: 9:45 am |
First Baptist Church 5 East Main Street, Canton |
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St. Mary's Catholic Church Mrs. Amanda Conklin 66 Court Street, Canton Saturday Mass: 5 pm
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Presbyterian Church Sunday Service: 10 am
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United Methodist Church Sunday Services at 8 am & 10 am Facebook: CantonUMCNewYork |
Grace Episcopal Church Sunday Services: 9 am
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Unitarian Universalist Church Sunday Service: 10:30 am |
Seventh-Day Adventist Church Saturday School: 9:30 am |
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The Mosque Friday Worship (Jumma) and
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New Life Presbyterian Church 155 State Highway 310, Canton Sunday School: 9:40 am
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Beth-El Congregation |
Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints |
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First Congregational Church Sunday Service: 10 am |
United Church of Madrid Sunday Service: 11 am |
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Christian Fellowship Center Canton: Sunday Service: 10 am Potsdam: Sunday Service: 11 am |
New Hope Community Church 33 Grant St, Potsdam |
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Good News Fellowship Meets every Saturday |
St. Olympia Orthodox Mission Chapel in Potsdam Facebook “Orthodox Christian Mission of Potsdam” or contact |
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Morley Wesleyan Church |
**** For a ride to church call the church number or the Campus Ministry Office at 315-386-7018. **** Uber Catholic is also available for rides to Catholic mass Saturday/Sunday by calling 315-386-2543 in advance during the week when classes are in session. |
SPIRITUAL LIFE CLUBS
Campus Christian Ministries
Weekly 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.
Recent activities: Weekly Bible study, gathering with St. Lawrence University IVCF.
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: Campus Ministries Office (315-386-7018)
Adopt a Grandparent
Become a friend to a local United Helpers Nursing Home resident.
Contact: Campus Ministries Office (315-386-7018)