Synod Assembly

discerned, and acted upon. It conducts the business of the Synod and advances its six pillars through the work of pillar committees and task groups whose reports, recommendations, and insights shape the Assembly’s deliberations. These gatherings are not only spaces for governance but also opportunities for spiritual reflection, storytelling, and collective discernment.

By receiving and discussing pillar committee and task group reports, commissioners engage in prayerful dialogue, weigh diverse perspectives, and discern together the most faithful path forward. Recommendations from these bodies are carefully considered, debated, and ultimately brought to a vote, ensuring that decisions reflect both the mission priorities and the shared wisdom of the Synod.

The Assembly embodies the Synod’s hybrid-missional structure: governance and mission intertwined in ways that strengthen accountability, empower broad participation, and decentralize authority. Through this process, the Assembly nurtures a culture of transparency, collaboration, and faithful stewardship, ensuring that the Synod’s life and witness remain responsive to God’s call in a rapidly changing world.

The Synod Assembly will be composed of one Minister Commissioner, one Elder Commissioner, and one Young Adult Advisory Delegate (YAAD) from each presbytery, one representative from each Caucus, one representative from Presbyterian Women, the Synod Moderator and Vice Moderator, Treasurer, Stated Clerk, and Synod Leader.

Aside from the collaboration between pillars, Synod Assembly may establish relationships with groups from the larger PC(U.S.A.), ecumenical partners, and advocacy organizations whose missions align with the Synod’s mission.