Dear Synod Community, For our clergy siblings who serve congregations, I hope that you were able to find rest after the Easter rush. I hope that all of you are enjoying this slow beginning to Spring. Here at the Synod, we had our Mission and Ministry Commission meeting from April 24-25 in Englewood, NJ. As always,...
In partnership with Dubuque Theological Seminary, the Synod is launching a Commissioned Pastor (CRE) Training Program designed to cultivate strong, accessible, and unified preparation for Ruling Elders call to pastoral leaders across our region.
The Synod of the Northeast is thrilled to announce that planning for the Early Ministry Institute (EMI) 2026 is now underway—and the anticipation is already rising! Mark your calendars for May 18–22, 2026, when emerging pastors from across the region will gather once again at the serene and inspiring Silver Bay YMCA Retreat and Conference Center on Lake...
Saturday, November 15, 2025, was a landmark day for the Synod of the Northeast. At a Special Called Meeting, Synod Assembly Commissioners voted unanimously to approve the third and final report of the Synod Discernment Team which has worked for three years to come to this time and place. The Vision Report entitled Reimagining the Church...
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.
“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...
