As the sole pastor of Christ the King Fellowship, a PC(USA) congregation in the small community of Spencer, New York, Rev. Sabrina Slater (M.Div. ’15) says her focus is on “loving God and people well and discerning how God invites us to support our community.” Her understanding of the church is very ecumenical, she says, and...
Save the Dates: The 47th Biennial Convention of the National Black Presbyterian Caucus is in the Works47th Biennial Registration Is Open; 47th NBPC Biennial Dates: June 15th , 16th, and 17th, 2023This will not be just a meeting of NBPC members. It’s time for the Family to come together.Please inform your church family, colleagues, family and...
In 1964 Bob Dylan wrote The Times They Are a-Changing, a social conscience song with an enduring message. You may recall this verse: Come gather ’round people Wherever you roam And admit that the waters Around you have grown And accept it that soon You’ll be drenched to the bone If your time to you...
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...
How To Apply For Wurffel-Sills Student Aid How to Apply For Innovation Grants
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...