Transitions Blog

18 Do not remember the former things, or consider the things of old. 
19 I am about to do a new thing;
  now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?
  I will make a way in the wilderness
 and rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:18-19

In the spring of 2011 the Council of the Synod of the Northeast, PC (USA) embarked upon a journey that would focus upon discovering where and how God was calling us into our future together. In October of 2011 the Synod Assembly endorsed this journey and invited the Rev. Dr. Harold M. Delhagen to facilitate this process as the Synod’s Transitional Leader.  The process of facilitating this journey holds foundational values in biblical discernment, prayer, careful listening and transparency in communication. This blog placed in the center of the Synod’s website is one attempt to provide such transparency. Members of the Transitions Working Group will post their thoughts and observations as they move forward.  You are invited to participate in this gracious conversation by adding your comments, aspirations and creative suggestions. Welcome to the journey.

Brief History of the Synod of the Northeast

For many years prior to 1974, there were three synods in the area now covered by the Synod of the Northeast: Synod of New York, Synod of New Jersey, and Synod of New England.

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May 16, 2012  |   Share:

A Time Line for Our Transitional Work

The Transition Working Group has created a time line for their work and when reports are due to Synod Council and Synod Assembly.

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May 16, 2012  |   Share:

Results of a Survey from Our Presbytery Partnership Groups

A link to Survey Monkey was emailed to all commissioners to discover how the PPGs may be more responsive to presbytery's needs.

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May 16, 2012  |   Share:

Summary of Previous Initiatives

Over the past years, Synod of the Northeast has engaged in a variety of reflections.  The most recent, the Mission Design Team, was unable to make a final report.  Below is a summary of their work and previous other initiatives.  Comments from you ar…

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May 4, 2012  |   Share:

Early Ministry Institute April 29-May 3, 2012 Stony Point Conference Center

The Early Ministry Institute is a three year program designed to encourage and support pastors in their first call to parish ministry and to assist them to gain skills in specific areas which are often omitted in the traditional seminary education. T…

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May 1, 2012  |   Share:

Central New York PPG Seeks COM Advisor

POSITION AVAILABLE: Committee on Ministry Advisor to the Central New York Presbytery Partnership Group (Albany, Cayuga-Syracuse, Northern New York, Susquehanna Valley, and Utica Presbyteries)

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May 1, 2012  |   Share:

Transition Working Group Mandate

Purpose: The Synod of the Northeast (PCUSA) is committed to a three-year process of reflection, evaluation and deep change. A Transitional Leader has been hired to: … provide transitional leadership to the Synod of the Northeast through a period o…

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April 27, 2012  |   Share:

New Website Launch

Welcome to the updated Synod of the Northeast website!  We welcome you to browse through the site and see what is different!  If you have any questions on navigating the page please feel free to contact Nancy Lomberk at 315-446-5990.  We look forward…

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April 4, 2012  |   Share:

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