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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

Places of Worship

Students are welcomed to services at the various churches, synagogues and mosques in the area.

If you need a ride to a service, please call the phone number listed or the Diversity Office at 315-386-7128.

Spiritual Life Clubs

Campus Christian Ministries

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.

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: Diversity Office at 315-386-7128

Adopt a Grandparent

Become a friend to a local United Helpers Nursing Home resident.

Contact: Diversity Office at 315-386-7128