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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.
Dale Peterson explains what he loves most about this very special place.
Community News
Go Where I Send Thee is the theme of the September issue of the Voice by Jim and Patricia Wann.
- Fr John recounts his journey and the spiritual experience that led him to the Episcopal priesthood.
- Learn the unlikely story of how Fr Walt and Mibs came to Copake Falls.
- Read about Jane Shannon’s life on both coasts and how she will keep the SJIW community alive in Atlanta.
- Sharon Powers, Artistic Director, celebrates the joy between Winds in the Wilderness, the church, and our setting.
- Reports of exciting progress by the building committee
- Elen’s summary of blessings and loss, and other matters great and small.
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Ancram Summer Camp Needs Our Help
Ancram Summer Camp Needs Your Support!
After a two-year hiatus Ancram Summer Camp Director, Ruth Van Wagner, is excited to announce the Ancram Summer Camp is returning this summer for six weeks starting July 5-August 12.
Ruth said she is expecting 60 children, ages 4-12 from Ancram and neighboring towns. Most will be attending for free.
We need your help to make it a success!
Neighbors Helping Neighbors is providing lunch and snacks, the town is providing staff and general maintenance, but we are in dire need of sports equipment and art supplies.
Please click on our Ancram Summer Camp Wishlist to see how you can support the Ancram Summer Camp.
Donated items can be left in the vestibule at St. John in the Wilderness, 261 Rte. 344, Copake Falls, NY. The doors are always open.
Checks can be made payable to “Ancram Summer Camp” and mailed to the Ancram Town Hall, 1416 CR-7, Ancram, NY 12502
Questions? Please contact Jay Corcoran at [email protected]. THANK YOU!
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.
Join Us
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!
The Rich and the Kingdom of God
Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said, “You lack one thing; go, sell what you own, and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.”