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God, of Jerusalem paths, Gethsemane, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Resurrection morning, thank you for consistently delivering and walking with us through life, giving us strength to face life's difficulties. We thank you for those who stand with us risking their lives and weeping when we weep. Remind us of the purpose of your suffering, that by your stripes, we are healed. Because of your life, death, and resurrection, our relationship with the Creator is restored. We offer prayers for those standing on the sidelines of faith but do not know your saving grace. In relationship with you, may people find the answers to life. Empower your Church and your messengers of peace with words of hope. Help the Church turn its backs on death and open its heart to you, for you are Life. Lord, help us to live in the gladness and grace of the resurrection. In the name of our Risen Lord. Amen

Rev. Ashley 

"Easter says to us that despite everything to the contrary, his will for us will prevail, love will prevail over hate, justice over injustice and oppression, peace over-exploitation and bitterness." Desmond Tutu

This month we are spotlighting Presbyterian Women in the Synod of the Northeast (PWSNE).  Similar to PC(USA), Presbyterian Women (PW) is organized at the local, presbytery, synod, and church-wide levels.  As staff travels throughout the Synod, we have met many women who are involved in PW at one level or another.  PWSNE publishes a newsletter two to three times a year.  Click this link to read the newsletter from February of this year.  https://pwsne.files.wordpress.com/2023/02/feb-2023-lighthouse.pdf   It is full of information that will give you a good sense as to what various groups are doing. 

This summer PWSNE is holding its triennial meeting from July 14th to 15th at Stony Point Conference Center.  If you wish to attend, please click this link to receive the latest information and to register.  https://pwsne.org/2023/02/07/2023-triennial-gathering-of-presbyterian-women-in-the-synod-of-the-northeast-registration-and-flyer/