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?