On June 1st, Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church will make history by hosting the 1st Annual Presbytery-Wide Pride Service, an event that embodies the heart of the Matthew 25 Initiative—affirming that what we do matters to God and how we treat others is important to God.
On April 22, the Synod Discernment Team hosted its first Town Hall, welcoming 42 participants from across our community. The gathering featured presentations from each of the Synod’s missional pillars, followed by a rich time of dialogue as attendees asked thoughtful questions and reflected on the work ahead. These Town Halls are part of our shared...
The Synod of the Northeast has always been committed to fostering vibrant faith communities that share the love and message of Christ in new and transformative ways. Through the Emerging Gospel Community Grant, we seek to support innovative and mission-driven gatherings that bring people together in fresh expressions of faith. In a time when so many...
Date: June 14, 2025 Locations: Jimersontown Presbyterian Church: 3602 Center Rd, Salamanca, NY 14779 Wright Memorial Presbyterian Church: 12672 Route 438, Irving, NY 14801 2672 Route The Synod of the Northeast invites YOU to join a powerful day of service, fellowship, and faith as we partner with Jimersontown and Wright Memorial Presbyterian Churches—two congregations located within...
We extend our heartfelt thanks to the following Presbyteries for their faithful and generous contributions in support of the Early Ministry Institute (EMI): Albany, Cayuga-Syracuse, Coastlands, Genesee Valley, Geneva, Highlands of NJ, Hudson River, Northeast NJ, Southern NJ, Susquehanna Valley, Utica, and Western NY. Your support helps equip and empower new ministers in their early years...
Poetry, Faith, and the Pursuit of Justice April is National Poetry Month, a time to celebrate the art of language, imagination, and truth-telling through verse. As we reflect on the legacy of faith-driven justice within the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), we lift up the life and voice of Marianne Moore, one of the most influential Presbyterian poets...
The Visioning Process is underway, with small groups working diligently to prepare their presentations for the Town Hall meeting scheduled for April 22. Each group is clarifying its future goals and developing clear quarterly objectives to present the proposed vision at the Synod meeting on November 15, 2025, at First United Presbyterian Church in Amsterdam, NY.
The Matthew 25 Initiative invites us to engage deeply in the call of Christ found in Matthew 25:31–46—to live lives that prioritize compassion, justice, and community. This year, in celebration of Women’s History Month, we turn our focus to three dynamic leaders within the Synod of the Northeast and wider Presbyterian Church whose stories embody the...
Mark your calendars! On Saturday, June 14, 2025, we will gather at Wright Memorial and Jimersontown Churches for a meaningful day of service, fellowship, and community impact. We need volunteers of all skill levels to help make this day a success!