I've often heard the phrase, "Budget determines mission. Show me your budget, and I'll show you what you love." It stuck with me. As a seminary graduate now studying for an MBA, I spend my days in two languages that once felt worlds apart.
The Missions and Ministries Commission on the recommendation of the Mission Working Group is pleased to announce the 2026 Innovation Grant awardees. These grantees represent a diverse range of ministries focused on community transformation, spiritual growth, leadership development, and relational outreach across the Synod of the Northeast.
The Synod of the Northeast's Emerging Gospel Community Grant is designed to support innovative, relationship-centered ministries that bring the love of Jesus Christ into the world in fresh and meaningful ways.
Like many of your churches, the congregation that I serve in Providence participated in our local Pride Festival. We had a booth and handed out rainbow stickers that say, “God Welcomes All”.
