By Mark Bennett
~May 22, 2024
The Commission met April 26th and 27th at the Pebble Hill Presbyterian Church in DeWitt, NY, received the following report, and took the following actions.
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By Mark Bennett
~May 22, 2024
Juneteenth, the celebration of emancipation from slavery in the United States, holds profound significance in the ongoing struggle for racial justice and equality. In the spirit of the Matthew 25 Initiative, the Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church's Racial Justice Task Force (RJTF) organized a transformative Juneteenth Walking Tour in 2023, shedding light on New York City's complex...
By Mark Bennett
~May 22, 2024
When I contemplate Pentecost, I am reminded not only of the Acts 2 narrative depicting the birth of the New Testament Church but also of William J. Seymour, the founder of the Azusa Street Revival in Los Angeles, California. Amidst the Jim Crow era in the United States (1865-1965), one Black preacher, with the assistance of...
By Mark Bennett
~April 26, 2024
The Synod PJC met April 15-17 2024 for its first in-person trial since Covid. One post Covid change is that the PJC now meets for trials and appeals in a church rather than in a hotel. Meeting in a church is far less sterile than a hotel. It reminds everyone as they go through what is...
By Mark Bennett
~April 26, 2024
The Early Ministry Institute (EMI) is proud to announce the generous contributions from several Presbyteries for the upcoming event. Each year, our 19 Presbyteries are asked to contribute $400 towards EMI, and this year, the following Presbyteries have already sent in their contributions: Eastern Korean Presbytery Presbytery of Albany Presbytery of Cayuga-Syracuse Presbytery of the...
By Mark Bennett
~April 26, 2024
The Office of General Assembly staff is sponsoring a training session for all GA commissioners and advisory delegates from the 19 presbyteries in the Synod of the Northeast on May 14th 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. via Zoom. The session will be a time for general questions and will conclude with an OGA facilitated mock online meeting...
By Mark Bennett
~April 26, 2024
The phrase ‘That’s Awesome’ has become a powerful part of our Synod community, resonating in our retreats and staff meetings. It’s a simple yet impactful reminder to celebrate every achievement, no matter how small. Each step we take toward our mission is significant and deserves recognition. It’s inspiring to witness even the most reserved members of...
By Mark Bennett
~April 26, 2024
In the heart of the community, the First Presbyterian Church of Chili Food Cupboard embodies the spirit of Matthew 25:35, turning compassion into action by addressing both hunger and spiritual needs. Grounded in their church’s mission of being “Rooted in Faith, Growing Together, Caring for the Community,” the Food Cupboard has become a cornerstone of outreach...
By Mark Bennett
~January 30, 2024
The Matthew 25 Summit, led by Rev. Dr. Diane Moffett, focused on the theme of Congregational Vitality – a community’s spiritual strength and demonstrated capacity for engaging in purposeful mission and making disciples of Jesus Christ. The summit emphasized the importance of relevance for congregations and questioned the notion of stepping on others to shine. Rev....
By Mark Bennett
~January 30, 2024
What is discernment and how do we know we are going in the right direction? This is a common question asked by every conscientious person and organization. The Discernment Year is a dedicated time to evaluate our ministry’s direction and seek clarity on how we can better serve our congregations and presbyteries. For the last...