On Saturday, June 7, 2025, the parking lot of Christ’s First Presbyterian Church (CFPC) in Hempstead, NY was transformed into a vibrant festival of hope, healing, and hospitality as the congregation hosted its first-ever Hope Day event.
On June 19, at the 48th Biennial Meeting of the National Black Presbyterian Caucus (NBPC), Rev. Dr. SanDawna Gaulman Ashley was presented with the prestigious Maria Fearing Award. This award is bestowed upon women who serve the Church and community with bold vision, unwavering faith, and fearless resolve. Rev. Dr. Ashley was recognized for her exceptional and...
The Synod’s visioning process is progressing steadily and remains on track to deliver an exciting new structure and direction for our shared ministry. Rooted in faithful discernment, this work reflects our collective hope to reimagine the Synod as alive with imagination, shaped by diverse voices, and anchored in Gospel hope.
The plan for the Indigenous Mission Day in June included both Wright Memorial Presbyterian Church and Jimersontown Presbyterian Church. Unfortunately, due to a major gas leak at Jimersontown on the Wednesday before the event, we had to postpone that location. We were grateful that everyone who registered for the Jimersontown location joined Wright Memorial for their...
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...