A Collaborative Conference with the New York Council of Churches The Synod of the Northeast, in collaboration with the New York Council of Churches, is excited to present: Connection to Transformation: Building a Partnership Culture in Faith Communities Conference Saturday, October 25, 2025 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. First Presbyterian Church 315 N. Cayuga Street Ithaca, New York...
In support of Youth Triennium and to help defray the costs, the Synod will provide to each Presbytery $150 per participant, adult chaperone and any college age student who plans to help behind the scenes. Presbyteries, please submit your list of names to the Synod Stated Clerk – Nancy.Talbot@synodne.org. Late registration ends on July 3rd.
This year’s Early Ministry Institute (EMI) proved once again to be a transformative experience for our emerging pastors across the Synod of the Northeast. Held over the course of a dynamic week, the 2025 EMI gathered leaders from across the region under the theme: Engaging Conflict, equipping participants with tools to navigate difficult conversations and divisive...
INV-25-01-04New York City Cook and Eat: Building Community Through African and African Diaspora Culinary Heritage Bethel Presbyterian Reformed Church Year 1Awarded: $12,000 Cook and Eat: “Building Community Through African and African Diaspora Culinary Heritage” celebrates African and African Diaspora culinary traditions through intergenerational learning. Ghanaian elders will partner with Caribbean, Soul Food, and Afro-Latin cooks to...
Rev. Dr. SanDawna Gaulman Ashley reported. The synod is bringing people together to serve in public ministry -- how we live in the world and spread the gospel as partners with others. During the conference at First Presbyterian Church in Jamaica, NY in March, eighty-five people came, with presenters from across the denomination, to talk about...
Oppose Devastating Cuts to SNAP, Medicaid, and Clean Energy Tell Congress: Vote NO on the House Agriculture Committee’s Budget Reconciliation Proposal As members of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), we are called by Christ to care for the most vulnerable among us. From the Hebrew prophets to Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, Scripture consistently commands us to...
The Presbyterian Foundation is bringing back our popular Day of Learning program to offer support for churches, ministries, and mid councils on financial sustainability.Join us on Thursday, June 26, for a series of workshops on Storytelling, Stewardship, and Generosity, all online, and offered free of charge.
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...