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.
“Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:18 As we enter the New Year, I am reminded of the Apostle Paul’s call to the early church to live with gratitude—even amid challenge and uncertainty. Thanksgiving lies at the heart of our faith, acknowledging
As the Regional Synod of New York of the Reformed Church in America, we honor Black History Month by reflecting on our biblical call to justice and peace. As RSNY, we give thanks for and recognize the significant contributions of our homegrown African American pastors within the RCA. We honor Black ministers such as Rev. Dr. Michael Edwards, Rev. Dr. Paul Grover, Rev. Andre Daley, Rev. Dwayne Jackson, Rev. Anna Jackson, Rev. James Steward, Rev. Sharon Atkins, Rev. Kelvin Spooner,
