OUR VISION STATEMENT
      "To develop a family of believers, dedicated to loving, caring for, ministering to, and praying fervently for one-another.  Giving all a sense of belonging.  Encouraging each member to discover, develop, and use their individual spiritual gifts and natural abilities to their fullest potential to the glory of God. 
      As a church family we will seek to nurture the spiritual lives of each other and assist one-another to reach their full potential and become all that God would have them to be.  Thus enabling each one to impact their families, neighbors, and co-workers for Christ through lifestyle evangelism.  As well as through home based evangelistic Bible studies in each part of the city. 
      These goals will be accomplished through; vibrant worship, relevant expository Bible preaching, specialized small fellowship groups uniquely designed to meet the needs of those who comprise them, and personal one on one discipling by a mentor.  All of this done for the express purpose of bringing glory to God, and building His kingdom."

CHURCH HISTORY
       Lodi, Burnet, and James Streets are the boundaries of the historic L-B-J triangle, one of Syracuse's last intact, and most  historically important, districts.  Immanuel Baptist Church is part of the history of this triangle.  In 1859 the Syracuse YMCA realized that there was a need for additional  Sunday  Schools  and, as a result, the "Howard Street School" was organized and began to meet in the upper room of a house.  In 1863 it moved a block away and became known as the "Hawley Street Mission."  The need for a resident pastor became evident in 1881, and the small body of believers called the Rev. J. Blandin.  When he left in 1882, the people were led by lay leaders from among the believers.  This lasted until 1886 when Mr. Riley A. Vose was called as pastor.  On January 15 of that year  the church was officially organized with 23 members.  The church was incorporated as Immanuel Baptist Church on March 19, 1886.

      Since that day in 1886 when the small congregation became Immanuel Baptist Church, there have been numerous changes.  Many dedicated and faithful pastors have ministered over the years.  The facilities have also undergone changes since the cornerstone was laid on Hawley Ave near Howard Street on May 11, 1902.  The original building and parsonage were demolished and replaced by the ones in which we now meet.  There have been renovations, and a foyer was added since the present building was completed in 1966.  One thing has not changed.  God is still as faithful to us today as He was yesterday, and will be tomorrow.  We are eagerly looking forward to remaining in our historic neighborhood as a landmark for Christ until He returns.