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.
The Synod of the Northeast would like to thank you for your per capita gift. Eleven of our Nineteen Presbyteries have paid their 2024 per capita in full!
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...