Discernment Team Listening Sessions

This week, the Synod’s Discernment Team met in Silver Bay, New York. The team began drafting its preliminary report for the upcoming Called Assembly Meeting on December 9, 2023, from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. The report will summarize the evaluation process thus far and data collected through two surveys and listening sessions. The following listening sessions were completed or are scheduled for 2023.

2023 Listening Session

Ministry and Mission Commission - April 28

Moderators, COMs, and CPMs - August 23

One-on-One Interviews with the Leadership Team and Working Group Conveners - June 2023

Black Pastors - September 6

Presbyterian Women - September 7

Pastors and Specialized Ministers – October 24

Hispanic Caucus - November 4

Mid Council Leaders – November 9

2024 Listening Session Schedule

The Coaching Network, January 10 - 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

The Meditation Network, January 30 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

The Early Ministry Institute, May 20

New Worshipping Communities Pastor, Feb. 6 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

Commission Pastors February 7, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

Native American Caucus February 27, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.

Korean American Caucus TBA

Asian American Caucus TBA

Young Adults TBA

Christian Educators and Camp Directors TBA

General Audience TBA