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.
Taking Care of God's Earth As a Regional Synod of New York, we call Classes and Consistories earthen vessels that hold God’s presence and bring God’s gifts to the world, so too, this very world and all that is above, around, and within it are earthen vessels – just as easily shattered, just as much in need of our loving attentiveness and support in our church communities. May our hands align with God’s in caressing and shaping these vessels and
Dear RSNY Church Family and Friends, In these post-COVID days many of us are concerned about finding ways to entice people back to church. As your Executive Minister, I listen to members at Congregational gatherings on how to support small church Ministry to help them grow. RSNY believes that All churches, large and small membership are essential to the calling of the Lord Jesus. We as a Synod know firsthand the positive effects a small church membership can have on
