The Synod of the Northeast is thrilled to announce that planning for the Early Ministry Institute (EMI) 2026 is now underway—and the anticipation is already rising! Mark your calendars for May 18–22, 2026, when emerging pastors from across the region will gather once again at the serene and inspiring Silver Bay YMCA Retreat and Conference Center on Lake...

Saturday, November 15, 2025, was a landmark day for the Synod of the Northeast.  At a Special Called Meeting, Synod Assembly Commissioners voted unanimously to approve the third and final report of the Synod Discernment Team which has worked for three years to come to this time and place. The Vision Report entitled Reimagining the Church...

We are hearing more and more about a remarkable and accessible tool for emotional and spiritual well-being: gratitude. Psychologists remind us that the simple act of giving thanks, even for the smallest of blessings, triggers chemical shifts in the brain that reduce stress and enhance our sense of peace.

Come learn what’s next in the Visioning Process by joining a 45-minute Coffee Break Conversation on December 9 at 11:00am. This session will explore: •            upcoming steps in the implementation timeline, and •            how the new vision will support congregations and presbyteries across our Synod. Registration is required. Please use the link below to register and...

The Visioning Process continues, guided by the next steps outlined in the Vision Report Rollout Guide—a concise “CliffsNotes” companion to the full Vision Report that highlights the goals, timeline, and implementation path.