Rev. Dr. Mary Westfall is the Relational Co-Leader for Coastlands Presbytery Elder Jean Woodman is the Administrative Co-Leader and Stated Clerk for Coastlands Presbytery Rev. Dr. Mary Newbern-Williams is the Transitional Leader for New York City Presbytery Rev. Dr. Greg Garis is the Presbyter for Transformation for Susquehanna Valleys Presbytery
This month we are spotlighting Presbyterian Women in the Synod of the Northeast (PWSNE). Similar to PC(USA), Presbyterian Women (PW) is organized at the local, presbytery, synod, and church-wide levels. As staff travels throughout the Synod, we have met many women who are involved in PW at one level or another. PWSNE publishes a newsletter two...
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It’s time to apply for the 2023-2024 Wurffel-Sills Scholarship and Interest-Free Student Loan Program! This application is open to all members of any church within the Synod of the Northeast. We are now accepting applications for the following students: Full-Time Undergraduate Students Full-Time and Part-Time (At least half-time) Seminary Students (MDiv & MRE Studies) CRE Certification...
The old saying goes, you never know someone else’s story until you walk in their shoes. In many ways, Black History Month is the opportunity for non-Blacks to walk in the shoes of another culture. Have you ever imagined what it would be like to be Black? On a Sunday morning, this space would include the...
The Synod Mission and Ministries Commission met January 27th – 28th. Three new members were welcomed as they begin their first two-year term: Rev. Chris Foster (Southern New England). Elder Rob Heinze (Northern New England), and Elder Paulete La Terra (Northeast New Jersey). We expect that by the April meeting there will be representatives for Albany,...
On Tuesday February 21, 2023, the Synod of the Northeast hosted a discussion on the book “What Kind of Christianity: A History of Slavery and Anti-Black Racism in the Presbyterian Church” with author William Yoo. The audience was composed of people of various backgrounds and ages, throughout the Synod. William Yoo began by discussing his book...
Administrative Coordinator for the Synod of the Northeast Purpose: The Administrative Coordinator will serve as a member of the Synod Mission Team providing administrative coordination for members of the Mission Team and ensuring the effective and seamless work of the mission and ministry of the Synod. This position will be responsible for supporting logistics, communication and...
As we begin the evaluation year for the Synod, the Leadership Team started the year in retreat. The time proved to be a spiritual gathering in which holy play, discernment, collective wisdom, and relationship building placed the team on solid footing. The Leadership Team is gifted for the work ahead. Collectively, we recognize the power of...