The General Assembly marked a welcome return to the familiar pre-COVID gatherings of commissions, delegates, ecumenical guests, and mid council leaders. This year’s Assembly was not only a platform for important business such as worship, deliberating on overtures, and collectively discerning God’s will for the future of the Church, but it also served as a balm...
Sharing God’s Table—Luke 14:15 August 4-7, 2024 3-day event Focused on faith, fun, & friends For youth entering grade 7 to age 18 At Watson Woods Conference Center, Painted Post, NY $350, scholarships are available Hosted by Youth & Young Adult Ministry Working Group, Presbyterian Youth Ministry Contact Rev. Michelle Allen, pastor@eastavonchurch.com
At the end of June, I embarked on what I thought would be a easy-peasy trip to the PCUSA General Assembly, but little did I know it would turn into an exhilarating adventure filled with unexpected twists and heartwarming moments. It all began at Albany International Airport on a Friday morning. Despite my early start, things...
Disability Pride Month is an annual awareness month celebrated in July. It aims to celebrate disabled people and promote awareness of physical, learning, hidden disabilities, and mental health conditions. The month also commemorates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which secured essential rights and protections for people living with disabilities. For more information, please visit:
Get ready for an incredible day of service, connection, and cultural immersion! We are excited to announce the Synod-Wide Indigenous Mission Day on September 28, 2024, and we invite you to be a part of this transformative experience. The Synod-Wide Indigenous Mission Day is a dedicated day of action and solidarity, where we come together to...
Kirk is graduating on Saturday, June 29th from Union Presbyterian Seminary, Charlotte Campus with a Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree. He came to us as a new Wurffel-Sills applicant under the care of Southern New England Presbytery in 2021. Over the past three years he has received a total of $3,000 in scholarship and $5,000 in...
This week a tornado struck Rome and Canastota, NY within the Presbytery of Utica. Presbytery Leader Larry Beasley sent the message below concerning the details we pass on to the synod community. Please keep the church, Rome and Canastota in your prayers and consider ways your presbyteries, churches, or individuals can reach out and come to the First...
Practical Resources for Churches: A Beacon of Support The Matthew 25 Initiative calls us to focus on three pivotal areas: Building Congregational Vitality, Dismantling Structural Racism, and Eradicating Systemic Poverty. Practical Resources for Churches (PRC) offers invaluable support in these areas, providing tools and guidance to help congregations thrive and make a meaningful impact in their...
The Early Ministry Institute (EMI) recently concluded another successful week of learning, collaboration, and relationship-building. This year’s participants engaged in a range of meaningful plenaries and workshops designed to enhance their skills and knowledge in various aspects of ministry. Topics included “Butts in the Seats and the Streets,” “How to Work with Volunteers,” “Community Organizing,” “Fundraising,”...
