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Older Adult Ministries
As some of the members of our congregation and community have aged, we have sought to provide opportunities for their continued spiritual and emotional well-being. One of our very popular programs is Dave's Cookin'. Dave is a professional chef and member of our congregation who cooks a different full meal one Monday a month at 12 noon year round. A $6.00 donation helps to offset the cost of the food which is served buffet style. Folks come from across the community to enjoy the food and laughter-filled table fellowship. Following the meal our ROAM (Robinson Older Adult Ministries) Coordinator, Liz Martin, arranges for a program of interest which has included: a presentation on Honor Flight, a sing-along, a visit from CNY Cat Coalition who brought along kittens, a financial planner and physical therapist who suggested exercises that can improve balance and help prevent falls. Anyone who considers themselves an "older adult" is welcomed to join us. Check our calendar page for upcoming Dave's Cookin' dates.
Syracuse Home Care
Some of our earliest hands-on ministries for older adults were to provide companionship and make sure they had rides to doctor visits, the pharmacy, grocery store, etc. As our Deacons and members provided these services for our ageing members, the community started to take notice and families of older adults with no relationship to the church called to see if we could provide services for their loved ones, too. Clearly there was a need in the community. This led us to explore the formation of a not-for-profit organization that could focus on providing high quality non-medical home care services - and after much prayerful work, Syracuse Home Care was born. While housed in our building, Syracuse Home Care now has its own board of directors, manager, and paid caregiving staff. To learn more, click on the link below.
Some of our earliest hands-on ministries for older adults were to provide companionship and make sure they had rides to doctor visits, the pharmacy, grocery store, etc. As our Deacons and members provided these services for our ageing members, the community started to take notice and families of older adults with no relationship to the church called to see if we could provide services for their loved ones, too. Clearly there was a need in the community. This led us to explore the formation of a not-for-profit organization that could focus on providing high quality non-medical home care services - and after much prayerful work, Syracuse Home Care was born. While housed in our building, Syracuse Home Care now has its own board of directors, manager, and paid caregiving staff. To learn more, click on the link below.