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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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.
“Now faith is assurance of things hoped for; a conviction of things not seen.” Heb. 11:1 The foundational scripture for the 225th General Assembly On Saturday, May 14, I was driving through the Adirondack mountains, listening to music, eager to arrive at my sister’s house. Another sister called me, frantic, asking if I was safe. Because...
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...
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....
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...
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...
My grandfather would often say, “Don’t believe everything you read or much of what you think you see.” As a man growing up in the South, he spent much of his adult life weeding through the stories he was told. Our dinnertime conversations were a summation of what he learned at school and church. The life...