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.
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!