The Synod Mission and Ministries Commission met January 27th – 28th. Three new members were welcomed as they begin their first two-year term: Rev. Chris Foster (Southern New England). Elder Rob Heinze (Northern New England), and Elder Paulete La Terra (Northeast New Jersey). We expect that by the April meeting there will be representatives for Albany,...
On Tuesday February 21, 2023, the Synod of the Northeast hosted a discussion on the book “What Kind of Christianity: A History of Slavery and Anti-Black Racism in the Presbyterian Church” with author William Yoo. The audience was composed of people of various backgrounds and ages, throughout the Synod. William Yoo began by discussing his book...
Administrative Coordinator for the Synod of the Northeast Purpose: The Administrative Coordinator will serve as a member of the Synod Mission Team providing administrative coordination for members of the Mission Team and ensuring the effective and seamless work of the mission and ministry of the Synod. This position will be responsible for supporting logistics, communication and...
SERRV is a nonprofit, fair trade and development organization sponsored by Church World Service. With over 65 years of experience, SERRV’s mission is to eradicate poverty wherever it resides by providing opportunity and support, both financial and professional, to artisans and farmers worldwide. SERRV supports equal rights and leadership development for women, encourages sustainable eco-friendly business...
Workshop Description Mission at the Eastward’s (MATE) mission is to love our neighbors through volunteer home repairs, transitional housing, and youth outreach to create lives of hope, security, and dignity in Central Western Maine. Of the households we serve, 85% have income of less than $20,000 per year. Many households are dealing with devastating effects of...
Workshop Description The pandemic did not change the direction of society; it accelerated trends that were already well underway. Not only will we not go back to the way things were, more change is likely to come. Congregations can thrive by creating a culture of continual change that seeks to discern, anticipate, and adapt to their...
Workshop Description We will present a model that is based on small, mixed-group conversations on race and systemic racism between members of historically Black and historically White churches. The small-group format fosters the growth of trust over time and allows for honest discussion about current and past issues related to systemic racism in this country. While...
Workshop Description CJP will offer a primer on the idea of reparations, healing and repair to help participants visualize concrete actions that congregations and mid-councils can take to respond to structural racism. This work is both grounded in scripture and in the ethos of what it means to be Presbyterian. How is the work of healing...
Workshop Description In the spring of 2020, the First Presbyterian Church of Pittsford, NY, was simultaneously calling a new Pastor, launching the VCI program, and responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite serious setbacks in the VCI program due to the pandemic, the church was able to maintain interest and enthusiasm in it. By modifying it to...
Workshop Description In the Gospel of Matthew 26:11 Jesus says, “The poor you will always have with you, but you will not always have me.” With their thoughts fixed on the liberatory interpretations of this passage, our three panelists will share about food production and distribution models that center on the vision, needs, and uplift of...