Mission Statement

The First Presbyterian Church of Cazenovia, New York began as a Frontier Church in 1799. The congregation of men and women who placed Christ as their cor­nerstone in their time and this place estab­lished for us an historical heritage of caring and action.

This congregation of men, women, and children, as part of Christ's body, continues as a frontier church entering the 21st cen­tury. We enrich life through the fullest use of the diverse talents within our member­ship, and share material and personal gifts within and beyond this community of be­lievers. We continue to do this under the authority of Scripture and with the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

We are dedicated to furthering the min­istry of Jesus Christ: teaching, preaching, and reconciling people, through God’s heal­ing love, to the will of God. We pray for God's grace, as we seek through individual, corporate, and community life, to spread the Good News that God loves and accepts us and that, in our love and acceptance of others, God's peace may flow from our church to our environs, the country, and the world.

Mission and Outreach

First Presbyterian's members are devoted to many forms of Christian Service with and beyond the congregation. In addition to the specific mission concerns of our denomination, we support such organizations as

• Alcoholics Anonymous
• CAVAC
• CazCares
• Cazenovia Area Vacation Bible School
• Hospice of CNY
• Madison County Community Action Program
• Office of the Aging