[1] The official founding date is 1807, when a piece of land was given to the Episcopal community in Clifton Springs by Mr. John Shekel.

[2] The Episcopal community gathered to worship in one another's homes until 1841, when the group grew too large, and a new building project was begun.

The Second Episcopal Church of Clifton Springs was only in use for around 40 years, though, because in 1967, the current rector suggested a new edifice be built.

[3] In 2018, St. John's was inducted into the Medina Sandstone Hall of Fame, which judges structures "based on their age, longevity, beauty and architectural uniqueness.

Today, the church serves the villages of Clifton Springs, Phelps, Shortsville, and Manchester.