Supporting New Communities of Faith
The Synod of the Northeast is committed to supporting new expressions of community formed around a commitment to Christian faith and the teachings of Jesus. We believe innovative approaches to living out God’s call to justice and love help to promote diversity and lift up previously marginalized communities -- two of the Synod's core values! We encourage you to dream big and outside of the box as your community envisions fresh approaches to being community as Christians.
Application Criteria
Represents a new or developing (in its first several years of existence) gathering of people within the geographical bounds of the Synod of the Northeast.
Builds ongoing relationships between participants.
Centers on a shared interest in and commitment to the teaching of Jesus.
Brings to life an innovative, fresh expression of the Gospel message at work in the world.
Encourages team-lead leadership models.
Practices Synod values of Community, Diversity & Inclusion, Missional Identity, and Partnership
A full listing of the criteria used by Synod Commissioners to review Emerging Gospel Communities Grant applications is available here.
We anticipate that some Emerging Gospel Communities may qualify for 1001 New Worshipping Communities grants through the Presbyterian Mission Agency (PMA) of our national denomination as well. To simplify the application process, we provide the option to include a PMA grant application as a substitute for some aspects of our Emerging Gospel Community Grant application, though this is not required.
Emerging Gospel Community Grants are available for a maximum of $20,000 per year for two years (a total of $40,000). Applicants must reapply for the second year of funding.
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