Sacred places symposium draws attention to churches impact on Syracuse
Churches play a vital role in any community. A symposium was held on Saturday to raise awareness of the role church buildings play in downtown Syracuse, since both occupied and vacant properties impact...
View ArticleClosing church auctions not only items, but memories
As ringing bells herald this Christmas season, another city church has gone silent. The West Genesee United Methodist Church in Syracuse has closed its doors, and last week it auctioned off its...
View ArticleChurch closures become a sign of changing times, demographics
Americans are generally thought of as a religious people. But in some areas, church closings are becoming a not uncommon event, as fewer young people join to replace the older generation. That's what...
View ArticleLearning center teaches English to students from 20 countries
The Syracuse Landmark Preservation Board approved the removal of six wooden and concrete crosses on the outside of Holy Trinity Church which is being renovated into a mosque. But the controversy...
View ArticleAuburn church and city in zoning dispute
Auburn's First Presbyterian Church is in a dispute with city officials who say the church is operating a commercial business in a residentially zoned property. The dispute started in July when the city...
View ArticleCatholic cathedral in downtown Syracuse getting $12 million upgrade
A $12 million renovation is underway at the Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in downtown Syracuse. The cathedral has many maintenance problems similar to what other older churches face...
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