With heavy heart and deep love, we share the passing of Pastor Erik B. Eure, a beloved husband, father, pastor, leader, and veteran. 

Pastor Eure poured out all that he had to leave a legacy of love, faith, and service. From his time serving our country as a Marine during the Persian Gulf War to more than two decades of faithful pastoral leadership, he lived a life marked by sacrifice, conviction and deep devotion to God, his family, and to people. He was a guiding light, a covering to many, and a vessel through which countless lives were impacted.

There are no words that can fully carry the weight of this loss, but we stand together in love, unity, and prayer. We thank God for His promise that He has prepared a place for us, and as we honor Pastor Eure's eternal rest, we find comfort in knowing he is now reunited with his beloved daughter Gabrielle Nicole, who transitioned on February 7, 2026.

We would like to thank everyone for your prayers and support in the days ahead.

To view the Celebration of Life Service, click here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=f4DFBuaILF4&pp=iggCQAE%3D

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"Then I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will lead you with knowledge and understanding." Jeremiah 3:15

Pastor Dr. Twiggy M. Eure (Yes, Twiggy is her real birth name, and the last name is pronounced 'your') will openly share how God's love embraced her and restored her life after graduating from high school and giving birth to her son. Equipped with her own testimony and after over 10 years of faithful service to the Second Olivet Missionary Baptist Church (Syracuse, NY), she co-founded The Promise Land alongside her husband, Pastor Erik Brian Eure in February 2002.

Pastor Twiggy's love and dedication to God, her husband, family, ministry, and career are evident. After 10 years of service, she was licensed and ordained as a pastor on Friday, September 14, 2012. She currently serves as Chief Ministry Officer,

She is the Founder of the "On the Move" Conference and received a proclamation from the Syracuse Mayor and County Executive that deemed the 2nd weekend of September as the "On the Move" Conference weekend in the City of Syracuse. Additionally, Pastor Eure is a certified Life Coach and has contracted with organizations as the owner of On the Move Coaching and Professional Services, that have allowed her to empower and coach over 4000 people so far.  Her unique ability to meet people where they are, treating them with dignity and respect while sharing hope with them, allows her to passionately speak, teach, train, and inspire people from all walks of life. 

Dr. Eure is the Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging at Crouse Heath in Syracuse, NY. Reporting directly to the CEO/President, she provides strategic guidance to leadership and management staff within all areas of responsibility in an effort to raise awareness and promote a culture of inclusion across the Crouse system.

Pastor Twiggy believes in preparation and is a life-long learner. She received her associate's degree (Bryant & Stratton College), bachelor's degree (SUNY Oswego), and master's degree (Syracuse University). She earned her doctorate from St. John Fisher College (Rochester, NY) in Executive Leadership and was the first to achieve this in her family! 

She is actively involved in the community, serving on boards and committees.  She is a member of the Syracuse Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., a graduate of Leadership Greater Syracuse, a past 40 Under 40 Award Recipient, was highlighted in February 2017 & 2019 editions of Syracuse Woman Magazine and has received numerous recognitions and awards.

Pastor Twiggy attributes her greatest accomplishment as the wife of almost 32 years to her favorite Marine Veteran and best friend, Pastor Erik B. Eure. Together, they have raised five remarkable college degrees and employed young adults. Their brave, resilient, and servant leader son and Navy Veteran, Family Pastor (First City Church, Pensacola, FL) Marquis & his incredible wife Nicole who blessed them with their two grandchildren, Londyn and Greyson, and three beautiful, gifted & intelligent daughters: Gabrielle, Sydni, and Camryn.