Welcome All.
Please Join Us.
Church of St John in the Wilderness
The Episcopal Church in Copake, NY
Sunday morning services are in person until further notice; we encourage all to be vaccinated. If not vaccinated, please wear a mask.
Sunday Worship
Eucharist at 10:00am. Watch on Facebook when we have an in-person operator.
Study Groups
Wednesdays 3:00pm
Divine reading and contemplative prayer
The church is open daily for prayer and meditation.
Please observe pandemic protocols.





Upcoming Events
- There are no upcoming events.
Capital Campaign Update
Brian Boom and Lucy Eldridge of our Capital Campaign Committee have put together a compelling brochure, Capital Campaign for St John in the Wilderness: Sustaining People, Place, and Peace, 2019-2022.
Please take a look and decide how you might contribute to the future vitality of our church.

Community News
A Joyful Noise is the theme of August’s The Voice newsletter.
- Thoughts from the Wilderness: Fr John
- Word from the Senior Warden: Judy Whitbeck
- Capital Campaign Update: Brian Boom and Lucy Eldridge
- Do you have your tickets yet for the Community Harvest Festival
- Roe Jan Historical Society Reception Showcasing the Church’s Painting
- Photo of Father John on Vacation in Wisconsin
- Editors Note: Patricia and Jim Wann
Visit the newsletter page.






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Church of St John in the Wilderness is located adjacent to Taconic State Park. We are on the Harlem Valley Rail Trail and a short hike from Bash-Bish Falls. Come, enjoy!