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...
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...
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....
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...
Synod Mission and Ministries Commission Summary and Actions The Commission met via Zoom January 26-27. Information shared includes the following. The Small Church Residency Program applications for congregations, pastors, and candidates ready to receive a call will be posted on the Synod’s website February 1st. Stacy Galloway who has served as the Finance Clerk for the...
The Matthew 25 Initiative, guided by the teachings of Jesus in the parable of the sheep and goats, calls us to action: building congregational vitality, dismantling structural racism, and eradicating systemic poverty. The transformation of the First Presbyterian Church of Trenton (FPCT) into the Steeple Center, under the Coastlands Presbytery, exemplifies this mission. Reviving History for...
The Synod PJC (SPJC) has established the following dates to meet in 2024 for trials or appeal hearings. Locations are to be determined. If the SPJC Executive Committee determines that there are no cases before them, or no cases are ready to be heard by the advertised three-day date, those dates will be canceled, and the...
As of the December 11th notice from the Office of the General Assembly, 6 of the 19 presbyteries in the Synod of the Northeast have submitted the names of their General Assembly Commissioners with or without a YAAD. As we approach the holidays and people are focused on Advent, Christmas and taking time off, please remember...
A special Synod Assembly Zoom Meeting was held Saturday, December 9th for the Discernment Team to present the results of their First Phase Report. The team elected at the 2022 Synod Assembly consists of Joseph Chu, Eastern Korean American Presbytery; Heather Kirk-Davidoff, Albany Presbytery; Holly Haile Thompson, Long Island Presbytery; JyungIn Lee, Coastlands Presbytery; Magdalene McClarrin,...
In response to the 225th General Assembly’s call to create a stronger relationship with our sisters and brothers in PC(USA) Indigenous Churches, the Synod of the Northeast is creating a Synod-wide Indigenous People Day Special Offering to be collected on February 18th, 2024. The money raised in this special offering will go directly to our Synod’s four Indigenous Churches...