We are hearing more and more about a remarkable and accessible tool for emotional and spiritual well-being: gratitude. Psychologists remind us that the simple act of giving thanks, even for the smallest of blessings, triggers chemical shifts in the brain that reduce stress and enhance our sense of peace.
Come learn what’s next in the Visioning Process by joining a 45-minute Coffee Break Conversation on December 9 at 11:00am. This session will explore: • upcoming steps in the implementation timeline, and • how the new vision will support congregations and presbyteries across our Synod. Registration is required. Please use the link below to register and...
The Visioning Process continues, guided by the next steps outlined in the Vision Report Rollout Guide—a concise “CliffsNotes” companion to the full Vision Report that highlights the goals, timeline, and implementation path.
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.
“Hi, my name is Tyler McGrath and I am speaking on behalf of the youth of the Presbytery For Southern New Jersey. It is safe to say that if anyone from our delegation was offered the chance to go on triennium again they would take it in a split second. The trip is nothing like you expect...
On October 24-25, faith leaders, community organizers, and members from across the region gathered for a two-day training on community engagement and public witness (Connections to Transformation Conference). Though the attendance was modest—18 participants on Friday and 39 on Saturday—the impact of the learning was anything but small. Those present were deeply engaged and the presenters...
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.
The Synod Mission and Ministries Commission met September 18-20 at the United Church of Fayetteville in Fayetteville, New York. During the first twenty-four hours, members took part in a spiritual retreat which included an afternoon session led by Rev. Suzanne Haley who focused on how we reach out in good faith beyond those who think as...
The Matthew 25 Initiative reminds us that the heart of the gospel is not found only in words, but in action—in how we live, how we love, and how we serve. New Mercy Community Church in Hackensack, New Jersey, embodies this calling powerfully through its beloved ministry: Community Love Day. This vibrant, grassroots outreach aligns beautifully...