"World's Smallest Church" A Tiny Drive From Albany

Upstate New York is home to many interesting roadside attractions, and even with its small stature, this one is among the more interesting.

It will bring you closer to God, and to parishioners, Or in this case, parishioner? Not only does the Cross Island Chapel in Oneida claim to be the World's Smallest Church, but this roadside wonder also resides on a tiny island in a pond! This means it literally is a perfect size if you want a small wedding. No room for that annoying Aunt or Uncle here!

Just how tiny is this church? Just check out the dimensions on the sign below. It's literally about 4.5 feet by about 7 feet.

If you would like a wedding ceremony or prayer session for two, this tiny house of worship is a 1-hour 45-minute drive from Albany and is open for public reservations! But here is the funny thing about this tiny house of worship: it is one among many in the nation that are noteworthy for being small in stature, including another tiny church in western New York out in Great Valley. According to Roadside America, there is a long list of churches that bring you closer to God and everyone else that may squeeze into their 4 walls. You can see them all here.

And a quick tip: when visiting the Oneida church or any one of these houses of prayer, just remember, kneeling before God is more important than ever.

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