What's Happening Around the Synod

View as Webpage

November 2022

Newsletter

"The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, for the ears of the wise seek it out." - Proverbs 18:15

Here are the latest opportunities to strengthen
your faith and connect with the community.

Synod Assembly 2022

Every year, the Synod of the Northeast has worked with our Presbyteries to find new and innovative ways to “provide unencumbered spaces for the Holy Spirit to move among us, breathing new life into us and strengthening us to work for the realm and reign of God.” This is reflected not only in our budget with how we utilize the funds given to us but in the business meetings we hold. The most recent example of this was during our 2022 Pre-Assembly and Synod Assembly event that was held from October 20-22, 2022, at the Desmond Hotel, Albany.

This assembly was filled with praise, worship, difficult discussions, progressive workshops, and effective business meetings. It started with our Pre-Assembly Event that focused on Matthew 25. The Pre-Assembly opened with a timely and important message by Rev. Dr. David Anderson Hooker, Founder and Principal Narrator for CounterStories Consulting, LLC. Dr. Hooker’s message forced many attending to look at the stories and narratives that we were taught in our communities and even in the bible, and view them from other angles. He also posed the question would we Christians rather work with a shared narrative for the future, or with multiple narratives of a shared future?

Synod Assembly Actions Summary

The Commissioners and YAADs had a full agenda of issues to consider and vote upon during Synod Assembly. At the beginning of the Assembly during worship Rev. Stephen Park Choi was installed as the Moderator of the Synod. The Moderator put the Constitutional Questions to Rev. Park Choi and prayed with him.

Elections

Elder Lisa Baker, Presbytery of Southern New England, was elected as the Moderator-Elect. The Assembly re-elected the Synod Stated Clerk, Rev. Nancy Talbot, for another four-year term.

Grant Application Deadlines

The Synod of the Northeast greatly values the gifts of our young people and is committed to welcoming and celebrating their presence and leadership at all levels of our community's engagement.

January 10, 2023

Campus Ministry Grants: We recognize that college years can be a particularly formative time for individuals, and that campus ministries can play an essential role in their spiritual discernment and development. The Synod of the Northeast is committed to supporting these ministries in cooperation with our member presbyteries and congregations. We seek to establish relationships that support this important work through partnership as well as financial gifts.

Youth Leadership Grants: Young people not only represent the leadership of our future, but their voices also guide our present moment as – together – we build a community that is mindful of generations to come. The Synod of the Northeast seeks to support the development of youth leadership skills and the amplification of youth voices both within the church and beyond. We are excited to offer Youth and Young Adult Leadership Development grants to initiatives, both new and sustained, that lift up and strengthen the leadership of young people.

For more information or the application for Campus Ministry or Youth Leadership Grants click here. For questions please email Sarah Henkel.

Upcoming Events

February 8, 2023

Creating a Culture of Generosity

February 21, 2023

Book Study w/ Dr. William Yoo

View All Events

Around the Synod

Check out the latest events & job postings from ministries across the Synod.

Synod 2023 Holiday Calendar

Resources

The Synod has compiled a Gun Violence Prevention Toolkit. Please take a few moments to look over these resources and share them with your community..

GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION TOOLKIT

February 2023 Book Study Discussion

Dr .William Yoo, the author of What Kind of Christianity: A History of Slavery and Anti-Black Racism in the Presbyterian Church, will share his motivations for writing the book, the research findings along the way that inspired and surprised him, answer reader questions, and invite collaboration discussion with participants as we seek to actively learn from history and apply lessons in our ministries today.

The book may be purchased from online book sellers or Presbyterian Publishing.

The date is February 21 from 10:30 - Noon.

Professional Coach Certification - Synod of the Northeast

Do you wish you had a way to get your congregation unstuck?

Are you searching for some methods to help motivate and engage people in the ministry?

Do you dream of being able to help people connect with their potential?

Then becoming a professional coach may be a great next step for you!

The Synod Coaching Network is partnering with Loaves & Fishes Coach Training to offer a virtual 60-hour training as a path to certification as a professional coach.

November 14-16, 2022

LEARN MORE

315-446-5990 * [email protected] * www.synodne.org

Synod Assembly 2022

Synod Assembly Actions Summary

Grant Application Deadlines﻿

February 2023 Book Study Discussion

Professional Coach Certification - Synod of the Northeast

Grant Application Deadlines