Meet Our Pastor

Rev. Brett Johnson was appointed as pastor to the Canton United Methodist Church in July 2021. As graduates of SUNY Potsdam, he and his wife Rachel were already familiar with the “North Country” region. Pastor Brett attended Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinty School, graduating in 2015 and becoming a fully ordained elder in the United Methodist Church in June 2023. Before responding to the call to pursue ministry (or “God’s Holy 2 x 4” as Pastor Brett often refers to God’s insistent voice), he worked in the trucking and moving industry. Pastor Brett and Rachel, who works for the Potsdam School District, live in the historic Parsonage house next to the church with their active family of five children, spanning ages from toddler to teenagers. Pastor Brett is also active in the Canton Community as a Chaplain to the Fire Department and a member of the Masonic Lodge.

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Pastor’s Email:  pastor.brett.johnson@gmail.com

                  Cell:  607-684-4599

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Church Office Manager:   Barb Reome

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Trustees are responsible for the stewardship of our beautiful church buildings: Chair, Mike Dafoe

Church Council is the administrative body for the church: Chair, Jane Brown

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Staff-Pastor-Parish Relations Committee (SPPRC) serves as the liaison between the Pastor and the Congregation: Chair, Carol Smith

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Finance Committee oversees financial matters for the Church: Chair (currently vacant)

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Hospitality Committee supports regularly scheduled gatherings like our monthly coffee hour and special events like baby showers and other celebrations: Chair: Linda Dafoe 

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Please contact our Church Office at 315-386-4500 or via email at cantonumcny@gmail.com for more information and to connect with our leaders.