This month, we celebrate Indigenous Heritage, recognizing the rich cultures, wisdom, and contributions of our Native siblings. As the Synod deepens its relationship with Indigenous communities, I find myself yearning to learn more about their enduring traditions and the values that have sustained them over centuries. Two quotes have been especially powerful in guiding my reflection...
In November 2019, the Presbytery of Hudson River transferred the title of the former Stony Point Presbyterian Church to the Sweetwater Cultural Center, a newly formed Indigenous-led organization. Now in the fifth year of a 10-year site contract, Sweetwater remains dedicated to promoting the education, health, and welfare of Indigenous Peoples while preserving their cultures and...
On a crisp autumn day, members of the Synod’s Connectional Ministries Working Group had the privilege of visiting Peas & Harmony Farm, an organic, no-till farm run by Andres Manamon and his wife Katy Dorsheimer, nestled in the scenic Rochester area. Spanning six acres, this farm exemplifies sustainable agriculture with a strong commitment to REAL organic...
Indigenous Mission Day – September 28, 2024 – Shinnecock Presbyterian Church, Southampton, NY Nearly 30 participants from across the Synod gathered at Shinnecock Church, welcomed by session elders Saundra Dennis, Cheryl Franklin, Loretta Reddick, and Susan Soto, and Rev. Kate Jones Calone executive presbyter Long Island Presbytery. The day was spent learning and serving, strengthening ties...
The September Synod Mission and Ministries Commission met via Zoom on September 13th and 14th. The meeting began with thanking and commending those ending their terms on the Synod Mission and Ministry Commission at the end of this year after six years
The Synod Coach Network is offering scholarships to become a coach and to receive individual and team coaching. Please share within the bounds of the Synod of the Northeast. Thanks for helping us share the gift of coaching.
n many faith traditions, work is seen as more than just a necessity; it is a sacred act. The Bible, for instance, begins with God as a worker—creating the heavens and the earth. This act of creation sets a precedent for humanity, suggesting that work is a fundamental part of being made in the image of...
The Synod has changed the due date for Campus Ministry and Youth and Young Adult Leadership Development Grant applications from January 1st to November 15th. If you are interested in applying for a Campus Ministry or Youth and Young Adult Leadership Development Grant for 2025, please do so by November 15, 2024.
Get ready for an incredible opportunity to make a difference and be part of something truly meaningful! The Synod-wide Indigenous Mission Day is happening on Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We’re calling on all willing hearts and hands to come together at either Brook Church in Hillburn, NY or Shinnecock Presbyterian...
As part of our continued commitment to the Matthew 25 Initiative, the Synod of the Northeast invites you to join us for Indigenous Mission Day on Saturday, September 28, 2024. This day of service is an opportunity to lend a hand in preserving sacred spaces while supporting our indigenous brothers and sisters in faith, as we...