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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

 

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.

 

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).
Calvary Baptist Church 75 East Main Street, Canton Phone: 315-386-4110 Sunday Bible Study: 9:45 am Sunday Worship: 10:45 am Wednesday Evening Service: 7 pm	First Baptist Church Rev. Fred Sykes Campus Minister 5 East Main Street, Canton Phone: 315-386-8608 Sunday Worship: 11 am & 6 pm Sunday Service at 9am and 11:30 am (Potsdam) 10am (Canton)
St. Mary's Catholic Church Fr. Bryan Stitt Campus Minister Mrs. Amanda Conklin Campus Minister 66 Court Street, Canton Phone: 315-386-2543 Saturday Mass: 5 pm Sunday Mass: 9 am; 5 pm	Presbyterian Church Park Place, Canton Phone: 315-386-2570 Sunday Service: 10 am
United Methodist Church Rev. Michael Terrell Campus Minister 41 Court Street, Canton Phone: 315-386-4500 Sunday Services at 8 am & 10 am Facebook: CantonUMCNewYork	Grace Episcopal Church 9 East Main Street, Canton Phone: 315-386-3714 Sunday Services: 9 am
Unitarian Universalist Church 3½ East Main Street, Canton Phone: 315-386-2498 Sunday Service: 10:30 am	Seventh-Day Adventist Church 52 Court Street, Canton Phone: 315-386-3550 Saturday School: 9:30 am Saturday Worship: 11 am
The Mosque 110 Elm Street, Potsdam Phone: 315-265-7229 Friday Worship (Jumma) and Sermon (Khutba): 1 pm	New Life Presbyterian Church Rev. Larry Veinott Campus Minister 155 State Highway 310, Canton Phone: 315-379-0717 Sunday School: 9:40 am Sunday Service: 10:30 am
Beth-El Congregation 81 Market Street, Potsdam Phone: 315-265-7025	Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 21 Castle Drive, Potsdam Phone: 315-265-6228
First Congregational Church Corner of Baldwin and Main Streets, Norwood Phone: 315-353-2800 Sunday Service: 10 am	United Church of Madrid 7 Cross Street, Madrid Phone: 315-322-4089 Sunday Service: 11 am
Christian Fellowship Center Jamie Sinclair Campus Minister Canton: 52 Court Street, Canton Phone: 315-262-0222 Sunday Service: 10 am Potsdam: 41 Main Street, Potsdam Phone: 315-262-0222 Sunday Service: 11 am	New Hope Community Church Jim Holt Campus Minister 33 Grant St, Potsdam Phone: 315-265-7094 Saturday Service: 7 pm Sunday Service: 10:30 am
Good News Fellowship 30 Court Street, Canton Phone: 315-869-2746 (leave msg) thegoodnewsfellowship@gmail.com Meets every Saturday	St. Olympia Orthodox Mission Fr. Luke Majoros Chapel in Potsdam Sundays at 10am St. Olympia Email Facebook “Orthodox Christian Mission of Potsdam” or contact
Morley Wesleyan Church 2754 CR 27, Canton Phone: 315-386-3342	**** 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)