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~June 2, 2022

Alan Ford has also been very active in his church, the presbytery, and the larger church. He has served the Synod of the Northeast in a number of roles. He was the Synod’s Treasurer from 2006-2012, he served as a commissioner, and on Synod Council, the Budget and Finance Committee, the Nominating Committee, Board of Trustees,...

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~June 2, 2022

Through the African American Leaders and Congregations Initiative, The Presbyterian Historical Society (PHS) is requesting your help in documenting the Black individuals that live, work, and witness in our denomination.

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~June 2, 2022

The Synod of the Northeast recognizes financial hardships have greatly affected some presbyteries and they are not able to adequately support congregations and pastors. The Synod Commission on April 30, 2022, voted to designate 200k from the budget for the next three years to provide needs-based support grants.

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~April 14, 2022

Greetings in the name of the risen Lord! In the season of Easter, we celebrate not gift giving or the commercial side of hope. Instead, we rejoice that nothing in life, death, Hades, or the grave can limit God’s care for us. An unknown author wrote, “Easter is not a time for groping through dusty, musty...

~March 18, 2022

The month of February has been a time of first within the Synod. The staff and conveners gathered in retreat at Honor’s Haven, Ellenville, NY, February 22nd – 24th. The conversation was facilitated by LeaderWise Consultant Dr. Okokon Udo. During the retreat, I had the privilege of meeting the leadership for the first time in person....

~March 18, 2022

The Synod Mission and Ministries Commission held a special called meeting on February 18th to consider overtures for the 225th General Assembly and took the following actions:  1.     Approved and forwarded two overtures sponsored by the Synod of the Northeast.  a.     On Amending G-2.0301 to Allow Congregations to Elect Members as Ruling Elders for Service to...

~March 17, 2022

As you know, the 2022 Triennium was canceled.  However, several presbyteries are considering sponsoring Triennium alternatives this year so that this opportunity is not missed.  The Synod is committed to contributing the same funding to these alternatives as we would have if Triennium had been held.  This includes $100 scholarship for all youth participants as well...

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