The Matthew 25 invitation reminds us that faith is not only something we proclaim; it is something we live. Rooted in Matthew 25:31–46, this call places before us the words of Jesus, who teaches that what we do matters to God and how we treat others is important to God.
In Matthew 25:31–46, Jesus reminds us that what we do matters to God and how we treat others is important to God. Sometimes that call is lived out through large programs and major initiatives. Other times, it begins with something as simple, creative, and deeply caring as a tree filled with winter warmth.
In Matthew 25, Jesus reminds us that faithful love is never abstract—it is lived. It looks like welcoming the stranger, feeding the hungry, and recognizing Christ in our neighbors. This past winter, First Presbyterian Church of Southold put that call into motion through a new ministry that became both a meal and a meeting place: the...
At Gates Presbyterian Church (Genesee Valley Presbytery), an old spiritual has been reimagined for a new season of discipleship: “Michael, Row the Boat Ashore” becomes “Matthew, Row the Boat Ashore”: a playful but powerful way of naming the congregation’s commitment to the Matthew 25 invitation.
Matthew 25 calls the church to more than good intentions. It calls us to action shaped by truth—because how we treat our neighbors matters to God, and because the gospel demands that we face what has wounded God’s people.
On Monday, January 19, 2026, nearly 200 neighbors braved the cold to link arms for Memorial Presbyterian Church’s 3rd Annual MLK Day Unity March & Cultural Celebration in Roosevelt, Long Island. Organized by Memorial Presbyterian Church (Long Island Presbytery, PC(USA)), the march honored the 40th observance of the federal holiday commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s...
In the wake of the active-shooter incident near Brown University, our Synod stands in grief and prayer—and in concrete action.
n Giving Tuesday, our Synod puts love into motion. Rooted in Matthew 25:31–46, we invest in ministries that build congregational vitality, dismantle structural racism, and eradicate systemic poverty across the Northeast. This year, we’re focusing our collective generosity on four impact areas. Your gift—of any size—helps neighbors experience the tangible love of Christ.
Every October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month invites us to practice the compassion of Matthew 25:31–46 in concrete ways. As a Matthew 25 Synod, we are called to see Christ in neighbors who face diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and grief—and to respond with care that is practical, equitable, and hope-filled.
When Delaney Hall in Newark, NJ re-opened to house people detained by ICE, the sidewalks outside filled with parents, partners, and children—often waiting hours to see a loved one. Members of Coastlands Presbytery, together with community groups, immigrant-rights advocates, and other faith partners, answered a simple, gospel-shaped question: How do we love our neighbors here and...
