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.
Sunday, May 28th, 2023 is Pentecost Sunday. This is a time we celebrate the descent of the Holy Spirit upon Christians, God’s Church. It is also a time to spend with family and friends and enjoy a feast and praise God for the dwelling of a new breath of God in our lives. RSNY pray that you, your church communities, and your families are surrounded by the warmth of God's love and peace on this occasion of Pentecost.
Monday, May 29, 2023 - Memorial Day RSNY is praying for you, a peaceful Memorial Day weekend. Though the unofficial start of summer may not be quite the same this year, it still provides the opportunity to connect with loved ones, even if at a distance, and honor the men and women who have sacrificed their lives to defend our freedom. Our thoughts are with all those who may have lost someone while they were serving our country, and we pray for the
