
Articles about the Connection to Transformation Conference


The Synod of the Northeast would like to thank you for your per capita gift. Twelve of our Nineteen Presbyteries have paid their 2025 per capita in full! We would like to celebrate the following presbyteries: Presbytery of Boston Presbytery of Cayuga/Syracuse The Presbytery of the Coastlands Presbytery of Genesee Valley Presbytery of Geneva Presbytery of Hudson River...
Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025 Location: Jimersontown and Wright Memorial Churches, Seneca Nation We are excited about our upcoming Synod-wide Mission Day with the vibrant Seneca Nation! This incredible day of mission and ministry will take place on June 14, 2025, and you won’t want to miss it. Why Attend? Be Part of a Unique Mission: Join hands...
Reimagining the Church in the World:Bold in Faith, Transformative in Mission,United in ChristFebruary 2025 Report From February 10-13, the Synod staff, Leadership Team, Working Group Conveners, and Discernment Team gathered for a retreat. This was not just a meeting, but a collaborative effort to begin work on developing the Phase III Report and the final vision...

About one third of the Commission turned over at the end of December 2024, and introductions were made on Friday followed by orientations to working groups.

SPECIAL PCUSA COMMITTEE TO WRITE A NEW CONFESSION SYNOD OF THE NORTHEASTWEBINAR ZOOM WITHTeaching Elder Jeniffer Rodriguez, Hudson River and CRE E. Magalene McClarrin, Long Island “The Work Is Before Us” Young prophetic voices in our Synod challenged the Church to write a new confession for the national church, one that is 57 years in the...

For years, people have questioned the significance of dedicating months to highlight the histories and contributions of different ethnic groups. Why do we need to emphasize Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)? Is it really necessary to make space for these stories? And in contrast, why is a phrase like "White Power" problematic?

As part of the Matthew 25 Initiative, the First Presbyterian Church of Buffalo recently hosted an important immigration discussion as part of its commitment to building congregational vitality, dismantling structural racism, and eradicating systemic poverty. This conversation is a testament to the church’s dedication to living out the gospel by supporting vulnerable communities, particularly immigrants who...

2025 Campus Ministry Grantees The Synod of the Northeast greatly values the gifts of our young people. We are committed to welcoming and celebrating their presence and leadership in engaging with all levels of our community. We recognize that college years can be a particularly formative time for individuals and that campus ministries can play an...

This scripture serves as a guiding principle for our funding model, reinforcing the idea that generosity and faithful stewardship lead to abundance. By investing in mission-driven initiatives, congregations are not only giving to their communities but also positioning themselves to receive in return—whether through strengthened ministry, increased engagement, or deeper connections.