March 2022

Newsletter

" What Does Our Belief In Jesus Say About Truth? "

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

A Time of Firsts

The month of February has been a time of first within the Synod. The staff and conveners gathered in retreat at Honor’s Haven, Ellenville, NY, February 22nd – 24th. The conversation was facilitated by LeaderWise Consultant Dr. Okokon Udo. During the retreat, I had the privilege of meeting the leadership for the first time in person. It was a joy to truly see one another and breathe the same air. We reviewed the New Way Forward Vision and discussed new starting places and next steps.

Commission Overtures

The Synod Mission and Ministries Commission held a special called meeting on February 18th to consider overtures for the 225th General

Assembly and took the following actions:

1. Approved and forwarded two overtures sponsored by the Synod of the Northeast.

2. Concurred with Presbytery of the Northeast’s Overture On Amending F-1.0302 and F-1.0404 Regarding Abilities

2022 Triennium Alternatives

As you know, the 2022 Triennium was canceled. However, several presbyteries are considering sponsoring Triennium alternatives this year so that this opportunity is not missed. The Synod is committed to contributing the same funding to these alternatives as we would have if Triennium had been held. This includes a $100 scholarship for all youth participants as well as a $100 scholarship for all chaperones. To find out more, please check with your presbytery to see what they are planning.

EKAP 25th Anniversary

Congratulations to EKAP on 25 Years of Faithful Ministry to the Synod of the Northeast and the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

Early Ministry Institute 2022, May 23- 26, 2022

Early Ministry Institute is a three-year program of the Synod of the Northeast. Each year there is a week-long residency at Stony Point Center. The participants meet all together in plenary, in workshops, and in year-cohort groups which are “advised” by experienced clergy and ruling elders. The goal of EMI is to meet the more practical needs of people in their first calls.

Linked here please find an attached outline of the week, as well as, the attached video featuring the Reverend Michelle Sumption , an EMI graduate and Design Team member who shares her experience and tells you more about EMI.

We will be in-person at the Honors Haven Retreat and Conference Center in Ellenville, NY. The participant fee of $375 includes all meals and accommodations in single rooms. Financial Assistance is available for all those that might need it. We hope you will consider making the three-year commitment to attend the Early Ministry Institute to support your own self-care and ministry. For more information visit the Synod website.

Grants and Scholarship

Coaching Scholarships

How Can Coaching Support You and Your Ministry?

Coaching is a powerful tool to help individuals in leadership roles and church leadership teams discover and embrace their God-given goals.

The Coaching Network is offering scholarships for professional coaching to ministry leaders and to ministry leader teams within our community.

Read more and apply at www.synodne.org/coaching.

Wurffel-Sills Scholarship and Interest-Free Student Loan Update

The online application for the 2022-2023 Wurffel-Sills Scholarship and Interest-Free Student Loan Program is open!

This application is open to all members of any church within the Synod of the Northeast. We will be accepting applications for the following students:

Full-Time Undergraduate Students
Full-Time and Part-Time (At least half-time) Seminary Students (MDiv & MRE Studies)
CRE Certification Studies

Now Accepting Volunteers!

La Casona de Monteflores is a project of Monteflores Presbyterian Church, that provides housing for volunteers in San Juan,in Puerto Rico.

It will be the only PDA host site open for now. Volunteers are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, Youth 14 years old and up are eligible to participate!

If you’re interested in volunteering and learning about available dates, feel free to contact the PDA Call Center at PDA.CallCenter@pcusa.org

315-446-5990 * info@synodne.org * www.synodne.org

A Time of Firsts

Values, Mission and Vision: Building Cultures of Generosity Through Community, Clarity, and Communication

Just In Case You Missed It

Building a Preferred Narrative of A Shared Future w/ Rev. Dr. David Anderson Hooker

Commission Overtures

2022 Triennium Alternatives

Early Ministry Institute 2022, May 23- 26, 2022

Grants and Scholarship

Wurffel-Sills Scholarship and Interest-Free Student Loan Update

Now Accepting Volunteers!

A Time of Firsts

Values, Mission and Vision: Building Cultures of Generosity Through Community, Clarity, and Communication

Just In Case You Missed It

Building a Preferred Narrative of A Shared Future w/ Rev. Dr. David Anderson Hooker

Commission Overtures

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2022 Triennium Alternatives

Early Ministry Institute 2022, May 23- 26, 2022

Grants and Scholarship

Wurffel-Sills Scholarship and Interest-Free Student Loan Update

Now Accepting Volunteers!