synod of the northeast Archives

Valley United Presbyterian Church asks, ‘What’s in a name?’

Posted March 26th, 2018

If you overlook the name of a church, sometimes you miss a vital story in the life of their congregation. Such is the case for Valley United Presbyterian Church.

Putting the cross in CrossFit

Posted July 12th, 2017

In 2014, the Rev. Michael Plank and his spouse, Lauren Grogan, opened a gym named Underwood Park CrossFit in Forth Albany, New York. Now more than 100 members pay a monthly fee to work out physically and spiritually there.

Sanctuary movement gains post-election momentum

Posted December 15th, 2016

As immigration rights activists prepare for what is next in a post-election atmosphere of anti-immigrant sentiment, those that previously offered sanctuary to deportees aren’t waiting for the new administration to be installed.

PC(USA) synod grants remove barriers for entrepreneurial ministries

Posted December 13th, 2016

Imagine what type of ministry you would start if you had no fear of failure or financial limitations. That’s exactly what the Synod of the Northeast is asking people to consider as it receives another round of Innovation Grant applications.

Synod of the Northeast calls for immediate divestment from fossil fuel companies

Posted October 19th, 2016

The Synod of the Northeast of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has voted to take immediate steps to divest from the fossil fuel industry. Expressing concern about the impact of climate change on God’s creation, commissioners of the regional body say they are compelled to take action.

A new way to network?

Posted August 8th, 2016

From Facebook to face-to-face care, passion, rather than programming, is fueling the connections in the Synod of the Northeast.