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.

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Honoring Native American Heritage Month

As a Synod, we acknowledge our RCA Native American Christian communities during this Native American Heritage Month. In November, we remember the faithful ministry of those who contributed to our Christian journey, acknowledging both the challenges of colonialism and the importance of racial and cultural acceptance. We seek God's reconciliation for liberation and respect the integration of Native traditions into Christian worship. Let us celebrate our Christian Native Brothers and Sisters for their gifts and resilience as Children of God.

GIVING THANKS

Greetings Synod, As we met at our Fall RSNY Session, I felt a spirit of clarity for what Middle Assemblies can possibly become as the Committee suggested a defined standard for our Classes to rethink and resubmit a plan of action for our Special Executive Session to approve “Middle Assemblies.” We appreciate all delegates who attended for their participation and for the good questions raised to help the RSNY put into place actions taken by the General Synod. A thankful resolved