Get ready—EMI 2026 is shaping up to be extraordinary!
The Synod of the Northeast is thrilled to announce that planning for the Early Ministry Institute (EMI) 2026 is now underway—and the anticipation is already rising! Mark your calendars for May 18–22, 2026, when emerging pastors from across the region will gather once again at the serene and inspiring Silver Bay YMCA Retreat and Conference Center on Lake George.
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Message from the Synod Leader: The Transforming Gift of Gratitude
We are hearing more and more about a remarkable and accessible tool for emotional and spiritual well-being: gratitude. Psychologists remind us that the simple act of giving thanks, even for the smallest of blessings, triggers chemical shifts in the brain that reduce stress and enhance our sense of peace.
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