Synod of the Northeast

SYNOD OF THE NORTHEAST

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Reimagining the Church in the World

The Synod of the Northeast stands at a defining moment in its life and witness. Guided by a two-year process of prayer, discernment, and consultation, we are embracing a renewed call to Reimagine the Church in the World. This vision invites us to live faithfully into God’s purposes for our time, cultivating communities of courage, compassion, and creativity across the Northeast

A grace-filled, connected, and accessible Synod body

A grace-filled, connected, and accessible Synod body where presbyteries, congregations, and leaders build trust, share resources, and boldly live Christ’s call to justice, equity, and beloved community.

We are the Body of Christ, Spirit-led and faithful

We are the Body of Christ, Spirit-led and faithful, sharing God’s blessings through governance, innovation, and justice as we live out the Gospel in a changing world.

OUR SIX PILLARS

The six pillars not only bring the vision to life, but also provide the structure and stability needed to ensure long-term success. Through focusing on Theology and Spiritual Formation, Governance, Storytelling and Communication, Regional Learning, Grants, and Collaboration, the Synod of the Northeast is positioned to shape what faithful, sustainable ministry can be in the church and the world.

Governance

Governance within the Synod of the Northeast serves as more than organizational structure — it enables a spiritual practice of shared leadership and accountability.

Theology & Spiritual Formation

The Synod nurtures discipleship and spiritual depth through intentional practices of study, prayer, and discernment.

Collaboration

The Collaboration Pillar fosters sustainability, innovation, and vitality among presbyteries within the Synod of the Northeast.

Grants

At the heart of the Grants Pillar lies a bold and hopeful vision to build community, embrace diversity, deepen accountability, and cultivate sustainable gospel-rooted ministry.

Regional Learning

Committed to engaging in meaningful dialogue, conversations, and storytelling, the Regional Learning Pillar will develop timely webinars and in-person meetings to address identified Synod needs and requests.

Storytelling & Communication

The Storytelling & Communication Pillar emerges from our conviction that faithful storytelling is itself a ministry—one that weaves together identity, mission, and witness so the whole Church may see, hear, and be moved by God’s transforming work.

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The Synod Blog

  • December 28, 2025

Matthew 25 In Action: Responding to Gun Violence with Prayer, Presence, and Practical Tools

In the wake of the active-shooter incident near Brown...

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  • December 14, 2025

Big News! The 2026 Synod of the Northeast’s Innovation Grant Application Opens This January!

We are thrilled to announce that the 2026 Grant...

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  • November 25, 2025

Get ready—EMI 2026 is shaping up to be extraordinary!

The Synod of the Northeast is thrilled...

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  • December 28, 2025

Matthew 25 In Action: Responding to Gun Violence with Prayer, Presence, and Practical Tools

In the wake of the active-shooter incident near Brown...

  • December 14, 2025

Big News! The 2026 Synod of the Northeast’s Innovation Grant Application Opens This January!

We are thrilled to announce that the 2026 Grant...

  • November 25, 2025

Get ready—EMI 2026 is shaping up to be extraordinary!

The Synod of the Northeast is thrilled...

Give Hope, Make an Impact

Together, we turn kindness into new ways to support our presbyteries and congregations.

Support Our New Vision!

Giving is one way we join in ministry, and our connective witness is stronger when our donations reflect our mission across the region. Designated Giving options allow you to make a direct gift to mission initiatives of your choosing; 100% of your donation will go directly to the mission area you select.

Support the Synod of the Northeast

Your donations help to fund innovation in our Synod community.

In 2023 the Synod will launch a pilot Small Church Residency Program to support “hard-to-call” congregations. The two-year Designated Pastor program is designed for congregations ready for a transformation. Pastors and congregations participating in the program will receive training in change management, discipleship, stewardship, evangelism, and community relations.

An ongoing fund within the Synod to help Native Congregations address urgent and immediate repairs and necessary improvements within their churches and chapels.

In 2020 at the 224th General Assembly, the Presbyterian Mission Agency recommended that “2020-2030 be designated as a Decade of Confession and Repentance, in which PCUSA turns around and walks away from the Doctrine of Discovery”. The 224th General Assembly voted to have all mid-counsels develop a process for the repair and improvement of Native Church Properties.

The Synod of the Northeast is responding to the call of the 225th General Assembly to create stronger relationships with our sibling PC(U.S.A.) Indigenous Churches. The money raised in this special offering will directly benefit our Synod’s four Indigenous congregations: Brook (Hudson River Presbytery), Jimersontown and Wright Memorial (Western New York Presbytery), and Shinnecock (Long Island Presbytery). Your donation will support a Synod-wide Mission Day at each of the four congregations in September 2024. We are encouraging volunteers from around the Synod to participate in the Mission Day, which is focused on building repairs, relationship building, and a cultural experience. But first, we need your help to fund this new and bold vision of accompaniment.

This grant is designed to provide one-time emergency funding of up to $5,000 to a Presbyterian Church or Presbytery which is engaging in ministry to and with immigrants. To qualify for this funding, a Presbytery or church must be seeking to meet an emergent or recently developed need for the migrant community. This could come from an existing migrant ministry which has recently seen a greater need or a change in the needs that they are seeking to address. This could also come from a church or Presbytery seeking to start a new ministry to address a new emergent need.

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Office Address

5811 Heritage Landing Drive, 2nd Floor, East Syracuse, NY 13057

Phone

+1 (315) 446-5990

Email Address

info@synodne.org

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