The Regional Synod of New York

The Regional Synod of New York includes classes and congregations that are urban, suburban, and rural; large, medium, and small; black, white, Asian, Hispanic, and multiracial; progressive, moderate, and conservative—as well as those that don’t comfortably wear such labels. United in and through Jesus’s saving love, we rejoice in the diversity of our family of faith and we delight in the inclusive message of the Gospel. We honor Scripture as authoritative and divinely inspired, even as we recognize that we may have differences in faithful interpretation. Recognizing that our love is our response to God’s love and our grace a reflection of God’s grace, we welcome all.

STORY OF THE WEEK

Christmas Greetings and Blessings…

The juxtaposition of organizational changes, grieving the lost of a loved one or colleagues, personal struggles, and holiday depression with the timeless beauty of carols like "Silent Night," "Joy to the World," and "Mary, Did You Know?" is poignant. It reminds us that the Christmas season brings hope, love, peace, and joy, providing a sense of anticipation and excitement in our congregations. Ultimately, Christmas is a time of thanksgiving, joy, and peace as we look forward

Is Christ the King in our Changes?

In the Midst of Change, Christ is still the reason for the season John 1:1-14 “The Reason for the Season” Many of us have heard the saying “Jesus is the reason for the season.” The expression is an expression of the life of the church. From childhood to adulthood, we gathered many perspectives in the midst of changes in our denominational changes, but this expression remains constant. Research indicates that numerous churches observe the possibility of Jesus becoming overlooked amid traditions,