Early Ministry Institute (EMI) is a 3-year ministry initiative for Pastors in their first 5 years of ministry. This year, EMI was held in the scenic location of Silver Bay which is located on Lake George. What an ideal location. Pastors were able to take in the breathtaking views of the lake and the mountains. Some...
The Synod of the Northeast is committed to supporting new expressions of community formed around a commitment to Christian faith and the teachings of Jesus. We believe innovative approaches to living out God’s call to justice and love help to promote diversity and lift up previously marginalized communities – two of the Synod’s core values. We...
June 21st marked the summer solstice – the longest day and shortest night of the year. For many it signifies the beginning of summer when people are planning for the end of school, time outdoors at the beach, in the woods or at home gardening, and time for vacations.
The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) announced a Benefits Plan redesign initiative focused on flexibility, choice, and cost control. During this season of rebuilding, the Board will collaborate with the Church over the next two years to explore solutions that better address the needs of local congregations. For more info visit https://seasonofrebuilding.pensions.org/news/board-pensions-announces-season-rebuilding-initiative-designed-address-benefits-plan?utm_source=web&utm_medium=homepage_news&utm_campaign=seasonofrebuilding Register...
It’s an exciting time for our Pastors in their 1st, 2nd, or 3rd year of their call. We will be gathering for EMI May 21-25, 2023, at Silver Bay YMCA Camp and Conference Center in Silver Bay, NY. Our Convener, Robin Curras, and the Design Team have put together a great program of activities, learning, & fellowship,...
Rev. Don Fletcher 104 years old and ordained for 80 years administers Communion on Tuesday at the Presbytery for Southern New Jersey Presbytery Meetings. Pictures are from the Presbytery for Southern New Jersey
The Synod Mission and Ministries Commission held it stated meeting April 28-29 at the First Presbyterian Church of Albany. We began with the final report of the New Jersey Missional Communities Administrative Commission. This report is an assessment of the multi-year process presbytery members engaged in to reorganize the New Jersey from seven presbyteries into four. ...
The Synod of the Northeast would like to thank you for your per capita gift. Twelve of our Nineteen Presbyteries have paid their 2023 per capita in full! We would like to celebrate the following presbyteries: Albany Presbytery Cayuga/Syracuse Presbytery The Presbytery of the Coastlands Presbytery of Genesee Valley Presbytery of Geneva...
As the sole pastor of Christ the King Fellowship, a PC(USA) congregation in the small community of Spencer, New York, Rev. Sabrina Slater (M.Div. ’15) says her focus is on “loving God and people well and discerning how God invites us to support our community.” Her understanding of the church is very ecumenical, she says, and...