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Get ready for an incredible day of service, connection, and cultural immersion! We are excited to announce the Synod-Wide Indigenous Mission Day on September 28, 2024, and we invite you to be a part of this transformative experience. The Synod-Wide Indigenous Mission Day is a dedicated day of action and solidarity, where we come together to...

Kirk is graduating on Saturday, June 29th from Union Presbyterian Seminary, Charlotte Campus with a Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree. He came to us as a new Wurffel-Sills applicant under the care of Southern New England Presbytery in 2021. Over the past three years he has received a total of $3,000 in scholarship and $5,000 in...

This week a tornado struck Rome and Canastota, NY within the Presbytery of Utica. Presbytery Leader Larry Beasley sent the message below concerning the details we pass on to the synod community. Please keep the church, Rome and Canastota in your prayers and consider ways your presbyteries, churches, or individuals can reach out and come to the First...

The Early Ministry Institute (EMI) recently concluded another successful week of learning, collaboration, and relationship-building. This year’s participants engaged in a range of meaningful plenaries and workshops designed to enhance their skills and knowledge in various aspects of ministry. Topics included “Butts in the Seats and the Streets,” “How to Work with Volunteers,” “Community Organizing,” “Fundraising,”...

Rabbinic tradition ascribes King Solomon as the writer of Ecclesiastes. These words come to us from a seasoned, elderly sage who shares his wisdom about life in his old age. Ecclesiastes 3 is one of the most commonly quoted passages from the book: “There is a time for everything and a season for every activity under...

The Synod of the Northeast invites you to join us for the Synod Indigenous Mission Day on September 28, 2024. This special event will take place from 10a-5p at two locations: Brook Church, 116 6th St, Hillburn, NY, and Shinnecock Presbyterian Church, 100 Church St, Southampton, NY. We are seeking volunteers to assist with minor maintenance...

We are excited to announce the upcoming 2nd Synod-wide Indigenous Day Offering, scheduled for June 2, 2024. This special offering provides an opportunity for us to support Indigenous communities and their ministries within our Synod.