First United Church of East Syracuse
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A Word About Us
Joining a church can mean many things to many people. Some seek out God and community when they feel they have lost their way, or are seeking a deeper purpose, or are looking for a way to connect to their family and cultural identity. But it is our believe that the Church, at its core, is about experiencing the love of God and sharing it with others through service in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.
At First United Church of East Syracuse, we inspire individuals of all ages and backgrounds to bring the Lord into their lives at every moment - moments of joy, moments of despair, and even those moments in between. We are committed to the teachings of Jesus Christ, and are here to spread His message with loving patience and kindness. Contact us today and bring the Lord’s presence into your life.
Our
History
The First Presbyterian Society of East Syracuse and the First Methodist Episcopal Church united into one common body in the First United Church of East Syracuse. When flames destroyed the Methodist Church located at Heman and North Center Streets on January 2, 1969, the congregation was immediately invited to share worship with the Presbyterian Church on Ellis and North Center Streets. Beginning January 5, 1969 the congregations began worshiping together. The following June 1970, a formal statement of union to merge into one congregation under the United Church pattern, affiliated with the CNY Conference of the United Methodist Church and the Cayuga-Syracuse Presbytery of the United Presbyterian Church in the United States, was approved.
our denominations
United Methodist Church & Presbyterian Church (USA)
United Methodist Church
Crossroads District
The Presbyterian Church (USA)
