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 the Mission Legacy of Dr. Ida Scudder

Come be inspired by a legacy of faith, service, and healing that continues to impact the world today Event Details: 📅 Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025 📍 The Interchurch Center Chapel, 475 Riverside Dr., New York, NY ⏰ 6:00–8:00 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.) 💵 Free (registration required) 👉 Register by Oct. 23 The evening will feature reflections from Renee Scudder, a board member of the Scudder Association Foundation and the Chief Strategy at Northbridge Companies in Boston, MA., and a special interview with

Growing in Unity Through a Spirit of Hospitality!

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