Robinson Elmwood United Church
Syracuse
NY

13219-1497

Robinson Elmwood United Church, Syracuse, New York, United States
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Who we are

Our Congregation

We are a congregation with a history of and joy in welcoming all (and we do mean all).​ Our church family is made up of people of different backgrounds, different ages, different abilities, different orientations, and different opinions and viewpoints - all joined by our deep desire to live the love of Christ with each other and our neighbors in the world. We welcome you, too.

Our Mission & Vision

We are a congregation worshiping a loving and forgiving God who blesses us abundantly.

We commit to being an open, welcoming, serving congregation where faith and life come together.

Our mission is to support spiritual growth, provide for basic needs ​and set an example by living Christ’s teaching.

We open our minds, hearts and hands to care for all God’s people.

​With a rich Christian heritage we embrace our future with love, hope and vision.

Street Address

126 S Terry Rd
Syracuse, NY 13219-1497
United States
Phone: 315-468-2509
Fax: 315-487-3203

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Church Pastor

Rev. Gary Ferner
Pastor
126 S Terry Rd
Syracuse, NY 13219-1497
United States
Phone: 315-468-2509
Fax: 315-487-3203

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Quote of the Day

Psalms 37:4

Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.

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Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)



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Rev. Gary Ferner
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Elizabeth "Liz" Martin
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Robinson Elmwood United Church Syracuse Service Times

Join us for Worship

In Person: Sundays at 10AM (followed by fellowship at 11)

Live Stream: Sundays at 10AM on YouTube

2023 Easter

Palm Sunday Service @ 10AM on April 2, 2023

Maundy Thursday Service @ 6:30 PM on April 6, 2023

Good Friday Open Sanctuary @ 12PM to 3PM on April 7, 2023

Easter Sunday Service @ 10AM on April 9, 2023

Service Times last updated on the 5th of April, 2023


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COVID-19

Due to COVID-19, all visitors to our building must:

Wear a mask if unvaccinated. Masks are encouraged for anyone who wishes to wear one.
Use hand sanitizer as necessary
Maintain proper physical distance whenever possible
We strongly encourage all visitors to be fully-vaccinated against COVID-19.



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Robinson Elmwood United Church, Syracuse, New York, United States
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Robinson Elmwood United Church History

Robinson Memorial Presbyterian Church

In the late 1930's Syracuse continued its growth toward the west, including the new Westvale community. With the development came a decreased need for the Grange building. The Presbytery sent an organizing pastor to start a new Church in Westvale, utilizing the former Grange building as worship space. Robinson Memorial Presbyterian Church was incorporated in 1944 at 126 South Terry Road.

With the continued growth in the community (as many as 300 children were registered in the Sunday School), Robinson Memorial quickly outgrew the Grange Hall, and constructed a new Sanctuary and connecting extension. The resulting courtyard became a memorial garden.

Robinson Memorial has historically been involved in working with and supporting ministries in the community and across the world. In more recent years it became known for its hospitality, welcoming members of Fay Road Baptist and Howlett Hill Presbyterian churches when they closed, as well as folks from other churches seeking to be part of a mission-minded, inclusive, welcoming congregation.

Elmwood Presbyterian Society

In the late 1880's the city of Syracuse expanded to the south, creating many new communities, including the Elmwood area. The pastor of Syracuse's Fourth Presbyterian Church realized the needs and possibilities for a Presbyterian congregation in Elmwood and in 1892 the Elmwood Presbyterian Society was formed at 1640 South Avenue.

In the early years, Elmwood committed to the education and nurture of children, forming the Elmwood School – a public school and library one block from the church building - as well as strong Sunday Schools and Vacation Bible Schools and Cams. Elmwood was also characterized by a commitment to hands-on mission work in their community.

By 2016, due to changing demographics in the area, the Elmwood congregation had grown older and smaller, yet still needed to maintain a large, aging building. After much prayerful deliberation, the congregation sold their building to and up-and-coming neighborhood worshiping community, and chose to abide at Robinson Memorial. Elmwood congregants shared fully in worship activities and pastoral care while determining what next steps God might be calling for.

Robinson Elmwood United Church

After several years of abiding together, members of Elmwood and Robinson Memorial felt they were a single congregation. On January 1, 2018 we officially became Robinson Elmwood United Church​, a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA) - excited to see what new opportunities for ministry and Christian service Holy Spirit is preparing for us and preparing us for.


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