The Synod of the Northeast launched its Innovation Laboratory series on September 15 with the Rev. Dr. Eustacia Moffett Marshall, founding pastor of New River Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia. Dr. Marshall invited participants to consider how congregations can find new ways to share the gospel faithfully in changing communities. New River’s story gave that question a...
Lowcountry Presbyterian Church is seeking an experienced, Christ-centered Senior Pastor to lead our vibrant, financially healthy, and medium-sized congregation.
The Synod of the Northeast is committed to strengthening congregations by investing in the people who lead them. Two valuable grant opportunities are currently available. If you or someone in your congregation could benefit from leadership development or ministry training, now is the perfect time to apply.
The Matthew 25 invitation calls the church to remember that what we do matters to God, and how we treat others is important to God. In Matthew 25:31–46, Jesus teaches that when we welcome, care for, and stand with those whom the world too often overlooks, we are encountering Christ himself. This month’s Matthew 25 In...
The Synod of the Northeast is thrilled to announce that the 2026 Emerging Gospel Community Grant application season opens June 1st. We invite you to imagine boldly, dream faithfully, and step courageously into what God may be calling you to create.
At Pentecost, the early followers felt the Spirit’s fire and, inspired, they responded with courage, creativity, and shared life. They preached boldly. They formed new communities. They shared resources so that the good news could grow. They were spirit-led innovators, trusting in God enough to live differently and to try something new. That same Spirit is...
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...
