As of July 9, 2023, PCUSA has a new final section of the Book of Order called Church Discipline which is significantly different from previous years. Across the Synod we just completed Church Discipline/PJC Trainings provided by Elder Flor Velez-Diaz, Manager of Judicial Process and Social Witness Assistant Stated Clerk, Office of General Assembly. Daylong trainings...
The 2024 Per Capita bills have gone out to the presbyteries. The bills were sent in the mail and by email. The Per Capita rate for 2024 is $4.10 per member. This amount remains unchanged since 2017. The Synod of the Northeast offers a 2.5% discount if the bill is paid by the end of January. ...
Congratulations Wright Memorial Presbyterian Church as you celebrate your 200th year anniversary. Wright Memorial stands on sacred ground, within the historic Seneca Nation of Indians -Cattaraugus Territory. This momentous occasion was not just a celebration, but a testament to the enduring spirit of faith, unity, resilience, and community that reflects the strength of Seneca Heritage. Their...
Over the last several weeks my work has taken me around the Synod. I have had the pleasure to lead worship in congregations, attend the installation service for Rev. Dr. Greg Garis of Susquehanna Valley Presbytery, and to attend the historic inauguration of Rev. Dr. Jonathan Lee Walton as Princeton Theological Seminary’s first Black President. In...
In response to the 225th General Assembly’s call to create a stronger relationship with our sisters and brothers in PC(USA) Indigenous Churches, the Synod of the North East is creating a Synod-wide Indigenous People Day Special Offering to be collected on February 18th, 2024. The money raised in this special offering will go directly to our...
PURPOSE: · To serve as the confidential Office Administrative Clerk for the Synod of the Northeast. ACCOUNTABILITY: · The Office Administrative Clerk is accountable to the Transitional Synod Leader and to the Manager of Finance as supervisor to office staff. RESPONSIBILITIES: · This role provides administrative support to ensure the efficient operation of the office. · Answers phone...
AN $80,000 SCHOLARSHIP OVER 4 YEARS FOR ALL STUDENTS WHO ARE PRESBYTERIAN. The Presbyterian Promise Scholarship is a commitment by Presbyterian College (PC) to recognize students for their merit and affiliation with the Presbyterian Church. PC seeks to develop students academically and spiritually in this signature scholarship. Students who are members of Presbyterian churches will receive...
We were pleased to have the Young Adult Volunteers from the Presbytery of New York City with us. They shared stories of their faith formation as well as the work in which they are involved this year. This year Juliet Owuor is with Self Development of People, Rebekka Reade with World Council of Churches, and Paige Mckinlay with...
Before Come to the Table officially opened several people came to assist with a mission project of filling blessing bags with articles to share with people who are unhoused. The synod had reached out to presbyteries, churches and individuals asking them to send items which included hand warmers, hats, and gloves as we approach winter as...
This year’s Come to the Table: “When Did We See You, Removing the Blinders” gathering was truly a memorable and connectional experience. It was an event that brought us together, allowing us to see one another more clearly and remove the blinders that sometimes obscure our vision. We kicked off this inspiring event with a night...