Thrive City Church - Syracuse (NY)

Giovanni Givenchy Church is open to all walks of life. I was here volunteering for ACR Healths No Hitch Luncheon, its hosted here every second and fourth Tuesday each month. Free meal served and open to anyone that would benefit from a hot meal. Please visit us.

David Oh Huge and beautiful Catholic church. They have early mass on Sunday.

Victoria Hockenbery I was born and raised in this church and have always loved the family atmosphere I find when I am there. Everyone is so friendly to visitors and very welcoming. The people here are genuine, hardworking Christians who really do "practice what they preach." Its a dry church (no alcohol) and they dont pass a basket under your nose every service looking to "fleece you for money." Its a great place for anyone looking for a place to be part of a faith based home that wants Jesus at the center of it all.

Katina Zinsmeyer We absolutely love attending the church service at St. Sophia’s Greek Orthodox Church. Father David is an absolutely wonderful priest and person. His sermons always come from the heart and reflect real life situations. We were married this July by Father David. His message during our ceremony was that the engagement doesn’t end with marriage, it is just the beginning. That will forever resonate with us. We are so grateful for being a part of the church, volunteering when needed during the Greek Festival and events, and getting to know Father David and the parish. Thank you for all you do! We will share some professional photos when we have them back!

Jonathan Betts Fields Beautiful worship service, and such lind and welcoming parishioners! I look forward to stopping by every time Im in town.

Saiyan Beware of "NewCovenantguy" and his false interpretations in his misguided review. Nowhere in scripture does it say bible alone. Luther made it up. The Catholic/Orthodox church assembled and canonized the bible in the third century at the councilof Rome and Synod of Hippo. The apostles and their successors handed down sacred tradition and the mass in the catacombs. The Didache, the churchs first Catechism was written by them in the first century. 2 Thessalonians 2:15 15 So then, brethren, stand firm and hold to the traditions which you were taught by us, either by word of mouth or by letter. When the bishop of those first Christians in Antioch mentioned in the Bible writes to the church, you should listen. What he says and teaches was handed down by the apostles. Guided by the Holy Spirit. Only a fraction of what Christ taught them ended up being written down and recorded. John 21:25 25 And there are also many other things that Jesus did, which if they were written one by one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that would be written. Amen. As for baptism, even Martin Luther rightfully held to baptismal regeration. The thief on the cross was before Pentecost. All of the church fathers are unanimous on this. *Acts 2:38 And Peter said to them, “Repent [and] be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” This is exactly what happened after Jesus came up from the water. In the verse we see that "And" = (the second command) *1 Peter 3:21 21 and [this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you] also—not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God. [It] saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ. *John 3:5 Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of [water] and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.” *Mark 16:16 16 He who believes [and] is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. "Call no man father." Protestants always misinterpret this. Do we worship our biological fathers? No we honor them. 1 Corinthians 4:15 15 Even if you had ten thousand guardians in Christ, you do not have many fathers, for in Christ Jesus I became your father through the gospel. This holds to all priests and bishops overseeing their flocks. One false protestant interpretation debunked. I can keep going. We worship only one Father Almighty (Nicene Creed). The Catholic church teaches that we are saved by our faith and the works we do come from the Holy Spirit. Faith without works is a dead faith. James 2:14-26. I can cite many passages, including from Revelation.

Kimberly Stribing “Wildflower” Everyone welcomed us with open arms and beautiful loving smiles!

Sheila Weatherspoon And we had a nice going home service there for my great nephew

Heidi Farfaglia This is a beautiful parish. The community is very welcoming and warm. The pastor here is humorous and charming, and really makes you feel welcome at Mass. It is easily spotted from West Genesee Street, and has parking on the side of the building and an extra lot behind the church, across the street that runs behind it. My grandparents attend this parish, and have been doing so for 70 years. Just a lovely church.

Jan Big momma J “Big Mommy J” I took my grandson there for basketball camp and he loved it. I only seen the basement.