Welcome!
The Episcopal River Parishes
Real People. Real life. Real Ministry.
Mission Statement:
Being filled with the joy of Christ through our worship, and strengthened by our community
of faith, we dedicate ourselves to sharing this joy with all people by reflecting Christ’s love.
ONE CHURCH
Three locations
The Episcopal River Parishes are excited to welcome you for worship in the beautiful 1000 Islands Region.
St. John's Episcopal Church is located at 352 South Market Street in Cape Vincent, NY, where the Lake and River meet.
Christ Episcopal Church is located at John and Hugunin Streets in the village of Clayton, NY.
Church of St. Lawrence is a seasonal chapel open June through September, is located at 7 Fuller Street in Alexandria Bay, NY.
Join Our Community: Seeking a Caring Priest
The Episcopal River Parishes are looking for a dedicated and compassionate priest to join our community. If you are gentle, patient, and community-minded, we would love to hear from you. For more details, please reach out to Nancy Aubertine at naubertine@aol.com. You can also view our parish profile for more information.
Parish Profile: https://cnyepiscopal.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/river-parishes-profile.pdf
Service Times
8:30 am
Closed for the season
*Earlier Summer service times in effect from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Link for online Book of Common Prayer
What's Happening Now
Stay updated with the latest headlines and important information from the Episcopal River Parishes community. Don't miss out on the delicious moments and meaningful connections! Check out these Announcements!
To financially support the ministry of Christ Church electronically, click here. Capital Improvement,
Raffle Sales, Memorials & Bequests, Church Flowers, Pledged and non pledged contributions
Via US mail:
Christ Episcopal Church
235 John St
Clayton, NY 13624
All donations go directly to St. John's.
Via US mail:
St. John's Episcopal Church
PO Box 561
Cape Vincent, NY 13618
To financially support the ministry of the Church of St Lawrence electronically, click here.
Via US mail:
Church of St. Lawrence
PO Box 211
Alexandria Bay, NY 13607
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Contact Us
We’d love to hear from you. Call us at 315-686-3703 or send us a message using the form below and we’ll get back to you.
Alexandria Bay
Alexandria Bay, often called "A-Bay," is a resort community located in the Thousand Islands region of Upstate New York, renowned for its scenic beauty, historic castles, and water-based activities on the St. Lawrence River.
Cape Vincent
Cape Vincent is a scenic village and town in Jefferson County, New York, famously known as the place "Where the Lake and River Meet".
Clayton
Clayton, New York, is a scenic waterfront town in Jefferson County, famously known as the "Gateway to the Thousand Islands". Situated on the southern bank of the St. Lawrence River, it serves as a cultural and recreational hub for the region.
Thousand Islands
The Thousand Islands is a scenic archipelago of 1,864 islands that straddles the U.S.-Canada border in the Saint Lawrence River. On the New York side, this region is a major destination for boating, fishing, and exploring historic "castles" from the Gilded Age.