GA, PC(USA), Synod, PPG News
News from The 219th General Assembly (GA219) of the Presbyterian Church (USA), Synod of the Northeast, and New Jersey's Presbytery Partnership Group can be found here. Each of these connected governing bodies provide ministry and mission information, events, and funding opportunities for our sessions and congregations.
By Kevin Yoho on Thursday, February 02 2012 at 09:34PM
Meeting of the New Jersey PPG is on Saturday, February 4th beginning at 9:00am. The meeting will be held at the Presbytery of Elizabeth located ...
By NP Center Admin on Monday, November 07 2011 at 02:45PM
The Presbyterian Publishing Corporation (PPC) will be taking your order for the new Presbyterian Hymnal soon and if you pre-order and pay early there ...
By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, October 19 2011 at 09:30AM
FROM THE SYNOD COUNCIL - Synod of the Northeast: As you are probably already aware, Mary Lynne Flowers, the Synod of Northeast's Executive for ...
By Kevin Yoho on Friday, September 23 2011 at 01:55PM
In the 2011 issue of the Church Treasurer & Business Administrator News, you’ll find important updates from The Board of Pensions of the ...
By Kevin Yoho on Monday, August 29 2011 at 10:44AM
Hello Friends, we are all relieved and grateful that the severity of Irene was a bit less then we had prepared for. I have not recieved any ...
By Kevin Yoho on Friday, August 26 2011 at 10:51AM
Hello friend, I received a call a few moments ago that the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance response team will be on the ground, available to our ...
By Kevin Yoho on Monday, August 22 2011 at 11:50AM
Hello Colleagues, Are you planning to attend the Fellowship of Presbyterians in Minneapolis August 25-26? If so, I would appreciate knowing that ...
By NP Center Admin on Thursday, August 18 2011 at 10:51AM
Newark Presbytery is hosting a New Form of Government, NFOG Training session on Satruday, September 17, 2011 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The ...
By Kevin Yoho on Monday, August 08 2011 at 09:52AM
In the July 2011 issue of The Board Bulletin, you’ll find articles about key decisions made by the directors of The Board of Pensions of the ...
By Kevin Yoho on Tuesday, June 07 2011 at 08:11PM
While it is not official until the Office of the General Assembly receives notification from presbyteries that have voted, it appears that, as of ...
By NP Center Admin on Tuesday, May 24 2011 at 10:02AM
Newark Presbytery is pleased to share that The Racial Ethnic Caucus Moderators of the Synod of the Northeast invite you to The 35th Racial Ethnic ...
By NP Center Admin on Friday, May 20 2011 at 10:02AM
The NP PPG Meeting scheduled for this Saturday, May 21, 2011 has been cancelled. Please note that updated and rescheduled meeting date and time will b...
By Kevin Yoho on Thursday, May 12 2011 at 04:37PM
May 12, 2011 Dear Newark Presbytery Pastors and Sessions, friends and colleagues, I have attached what I hope is a helpful letter regarding this ...
By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, May 04 2011 at 09:03AM
The next New Jersey PPG will be meeting on Saturday, May 21st at 9:00am at the First Presbyterian Church in Belmar, 600 9th Avenue and E Street, Belma...
By NP Center Admin on Tuesday, May 03 2011 at 01:51PM
We are pleased to announce that Big Tent will be held in Indianapolis! The decision to keep the Big Tent event in Indianapolis this summer was ...
By NP Center Admin on Thursday, April 28 2011 at 03:53PM
The Pentecost Offering is a powerful opportunity to minister for the future. Congregations keep 40% for programs that benefit children at risk. ...
By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, March 16 2011 at 02:41PM
UPDATE: Ruling Elder Mary Lynn Flowers wil retire on 12/31/2011. Dear Friends in Christ, With this letter I want to announce publicly my plans to ...
By NP Center Admin on Monday, March 14 2011 at 01:15PM
CHURCH WORLD SERVICE DEVELOPMENT AND HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SITUATION REPORT: JAPAN EARTHQUAKE AND TSUNAMI March 13, 2011: SITUATION: ...
By NP Center Admin on Friday, March 11 2011 at 01:16PM
Information you can use in case of disaster. For Emergency Shelter: Contact your local Red Cross first. One near Presbytery Center: American Red ...
By NP Center Admin on Monday, March 07 2011 at 10:53AM
Grow Christ's Church Deep and Wide. Attend The Big Tent Event on June 30 through July 2, 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Discover a Presbyterian Church...
By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, March 02 2011 at 11:53AM
Bible Lovers Alert! If your ears have been drinking in the sounds of the Authorized King James Version … If the words that echo in the chambers of ......
By NP Center Admin on Monday, February 07 2011 at 10:24AM
The next meeting of the New Jersey Presbytery Partnership Group will be held on Saturday, March 12th beginning at 9:00 am. The meeting will be held at...
By Kevin Yoho on Friday, February 04 2011 at 12:27PM
God so loves the world... CALL TO PRAYER For Egypt Newark Presbytery joins with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in expressing grave concern and ...
By Kevin Yoho on Monday, November 01 2010 at 03:55PM
At October 2010 Synod of the Northeast's New Jersey Presbytery Partnership Group meeting, it was announced that Princeton Seminary's annual elder and ...
By NP Center Admin on Thursday, September 16 2010 at 10:13AM
Summertime Greetings! Stony Point Center is excited to announce a Barn-raising to create an Arts Center on campus! I love the visuals that come ...
By Kevin Yoho on Monday, September 13 2010 at 11:58AM
UPDATE 2010-09-14: Calling hours for the McCoy family will be from 3:00pm to 5:00pm and 7:00pm to 9:00pm on Friday, September 17th at the Lawrence ...
By Kevin Yoho on Tuesday, August 31 2010 at 08:20PM
Hello, I have received many kind and thoughtful responses and good wishes from across the country as Newark Presbytery is featured in today's ...
By Kevin Yoho on Monday, August 30 2010 at 11:44AM
Active Parenting Now -Leader Training Workshop: Oct 3-5 For additional information and registration form, please visit: ...
By NP Center Admin on Monday, August 09 2010 at 02:29PM
The Synod of the Northeast's 34th Annual Racial Ethnic Convocation will be held October 1-2, 2010 at the Stony Point Conference Center. The ...
By Kevin Yoho on Tuesday, July 13 2010 at 02:00PM
MINNEAPOLIS To Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) congregations: Grace and peace to you in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. "Out of the ...
By Kevin Yoho on Friday, July 09 2010 at 03:42PM
219th General Assembly approves Middle East report "Breaking Down the Walls" as amended (558-119; 82%-17%). ...
By Kevin Yoho on Friday, July 09 2010 at 08:47AM
The 219th General Assembly (2010) voted Thursday night to maintain the current definition of marriage — between a man and a woman — in ...
By Kevin Yoho on Thursday, July 08 2010 at 10:58PM
The 219th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has directed a special committee to engage in a retranslation of the Heidelberg ...
By Kevin Yoho on Thursday, July 08 2010 at 05:54PM
219th General Assembly approves change in ordination standards 373-323 (53%-46%). More information is available at www.pcusa.org/ga219 ...
By Kevin Yoho on Thursday, July 08 2010 at 04:48PM
219th General Assembly approves the Christian-Muslim paper by a vote of ...
By Kevin Yoho on Thursday, July 08 2010 at 04:33PM
You can follow the work of the 219th General Assembly live at http://www.pcusa.org/ga219 ...
By Kevin Yoho on Thursday, July 08 2010 at 01:17PM
219th GA approves Middle Governing Body Commission by vote of 566-104 (84%-15%). Details ...
By Kevin Yoho on Wednesday, July 07 2010 at 11:19PM
New Form of Government passes with 61% affirmative votes. Details at ...
By Kevin Yoho on Sunday, July 04 2010 at 01:34PM
Mission Matters GA219: Did you know The Presbyterian Church (USA) member decline during the past 40-year period matches the decline of ALL other ...
By Kevin Yoho on Sunday, July 04 2010 at 12:00PM
For moderator, it's Bolbach in fourBy Leslie Scanlon, Outlook national reporter MINNEAPOLIS - After four rounds of voting and some worry about ...
By Kevin Yoho on Saturday, July 03 2010 at 03:39PM
The 219th General Assembly opened at 1:30 pm local time in Minneapolis today. Newark Presbytery's commissioners, youth advisory delegate, and ...
By Kevin Yoho on Wednesday, June 23 2010 at 05:55PM
GA219 is a unique opportunity. I think Linda Valentine, Executive Director, and the General Assembly Mission Council (GAMC), are ...
By Kevin Yoho on Tuesday, June 08 2010 at 09:11PM
As occurred in previous assemblies, there are likely several NP minister members and elders who are planning to attend the 219th General Assembly ...
By Kevin Yoho on Tuesday, June 08 2010 at 08:38PM
Pre-GA: Retranslation of Heidelberg Catechism proposed to GA219Written by Leslie Scanlon, Outlook national reporter Wednesday, 02 June 2010 ...
By Kevin Yoho on Tuesday, June 08 2010 at 04:53PM
(Director of Operations for the Office of the General Assembly, The Rev. Tom Hay, has created a document that addresses recommendations and best ...
By Kevin Yoho on Tuesday, June 08 2010 at 04:06PM
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) General Assembly, July 3-10, 2010, Minneapolis Convention Center - Minneapolis, Minnesota Pray for ...
By Kevin Yoho on Friday, May 28 2010 at 01:28PM
A pastoral letter to those affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill disaster In life and in death we belong to God. Through the grace of our ...
By NP Center Admin on Thursday, May 27 2010 at 09:35AM
Revive! 2010 is a revival. It's about imparting and renewing Christian faith. Dynamic worship, preaching and conversation with some of the ...
By NP Center Admin on Monday, May 03 2010 at 01:04PM
Calling all Honorably Retired ministers of Newark Presbytery to join the Hosts: Regional Representative for the Synod of the Northeast, ...
By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, April 14 2010 at 02:40PM
As everyone is well aware, Climate Change presents a moral, ethical, and spiritual challenge for our communities. The increasing frequency of ...
By NP Center Admin on Tuesday, March 09 2010 at 12:30PM
The Northeast Region of the Administrative Personnel Association (APA) of the PCUSA, invites you to join them in Pittsburgh, PA as they host the ...
By Kevin Yoho on Wednesday, March 03 2010 at 04:06PM
Reminder- The Synod of the Northeast is receiving Wurffel/Sills Scholarships/Interest-Free Student Loan Program applications for ...
By Kevin Yoho on Monday, March 01 2010 at 12:29PM
Dear Friends, Thank you for your generous and timely response to the Moderator's challenge of raising $25,000. Newark ...
By Kevin Yoho on Saturday, February 27 2010 at 12:18PM
Attached is the February 2010 edition of the Synod's Nor'E-News as a PDF file. This is a one page (front and back) communication instrument ...
By Kevin Yoho on Thursday, February 25 2010 at 08:25AM
February 23, 2010 COGA proposes middle governing body commission. Group would have power to act between General Assemblies LOUISVILLE — ...
By Kevin Yoho on Wednesday, February 03 2010 at 11:20AM
Dear Friends, (Due to possible inclement weather, the grants workshop scheduled for February 25, 2010 has been cancelled. This work shop will be ...
By Kevin Yoho on Wednesday, January 27 2010 at 09:45AM
Synod Commissioners will meet in New Brunswick March 13, 2010- 9 AM - for the Synod's New Jersey Presbytery Partnership Group stated meeting. Dear ...
By Kevin Yoho on Wednesday, January 13 2010 at 03:23PM
A Presbyterian Church (USA) Prayer for Haiti Sometimes in the face of tragedy and feelings of helplessness, all we can do is pray. Then there is ...
By Kevin Yoho on Wednesday, January 13 2010 at 02:43PM
Newark Presbytery will be receiving a special offering at its presbytery meeting on Saturday, January 16, 2010. More information about this ...
By Kevin Yoho on Thursday, January 07 2010 at 06:32PM
The memorial service for Arabella Meadows-Rogers will be held this Saturday, January 9, 2010 in New York, NY at Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church ...
By Kevin Yoho on Thursday, December 17 2009 at 11:54AM
Dear Friends, We have received news that that former New York City Presbytery Executive Presbyter, friend, and colleague, the Rev. Arabella ...
By Kevin Yoho on Monday, December 07 2009 at 10:28AM
Church treasurers and business administrators can now submit salary changes or confirm salaries online through a new feature on Benefits Connect, ...
By NP Center Admin on Friday, December 04 2009 at 02:48PM
The 2010 GA Meeting will be held the second week in July beginning July 5, 2010. Further details and registration information to ...
By NP Center Admin on Thursday, November 19 2009 at 09:49AM
Serving as an Elder is a serious and active responsibility to the greater Body of Christ. Attached is a link for a resource that provides ...
By NP Center Admin on Thursday, November 19 2009 at 09:23AM
Have you ever wondered where you can get continuos leadership information to support leadership efforts of Newark Presbytery, that is easily ...
By NP Center Admin on Tuesday, November 10 2009 at 01:49PM
The Presbyterian Investor's Fall 2009 PC(USA) Investment and Loan Program, Inc. features Elmwood United Presbyterian Church's three locations, ...
By Webmaster on Saturday, October 31 2009 at 11:59AM
Published twice a year, The Lighthouse contains news and information of interest to Presbyterian Women in Synod of the Northeast. ...
By NP Center Admin on Friday, October 30 2009 at 02:04PM
Come and hear stories about how Young Adults are making real change in the world God loves. For college students, young adults, seminarians & ...
By NP Center Admin on Tuesday, October 20 2009 at 04:16PM
To Committee on Ministry and Committee on Preparation for MinistryFlyer attached about the Monday, November 2, gathering in New York City to ...
By NP Center Admin on Monday, October 19 2009 at 01:20PM
To help sessions with their 2010 budget planning, the General Assembly Mission Council provides two printed resources (attached six pages) as well ...
By NP Center Admin on Thursday, October 08 2009 at 09:23AM
LOUISVILLE-The special Committee to Study Issues of Ciivl Unions and Christian Marriage unanimously approved on September 17 a draft of its report ...
By Kevin Yoho on Tuesday, September 29 2009 at 12:39PM
A breakthrough event co-sponsored by the General Assembly through the Office of Hispanic/Latino/na Congregational Support, the Office of Resources ...
By Kevin Yoho on Monday, September 28 2009 at 05:52PM
BY JERRY L. VAN MARTER, PRESBYTERIAN NEWS SERVICE LOUISVILLE - Most Presbyterian pastors are not adequately equipped to lead their ...
By Kevin Yoho on Monday, September 28 2009 at 03:11PM
219th General Assembly (2010) Form of Government Task Force report is available online, click here. ...
By Kevin Yoho on Friday, September 25 2009 at 04:08PM
The 2010 Presbyterian Youth Triennium will be held from July 20-24, 2010 at Purdue University in Indiana. Every three years the Presbyterian ...
By Kevin Yoho on Thursday, September 24 2009 at 02:06PM
This fall, the Synod of the Trinity Transformation Network will be presenting a series for congregations who want to get ready or are ready for ...
By Kevin Yoho on Thursday, September 24 2009 at 01:12PM
Evangelism & Church Growth - PC(USA) newest resources highlight the work of the Office of Evangelism. Just in time ...
By Kevin Yoho on Thursday, September 24 2009 at 11:55AM
BREAKING NEWS: The Board of Pensions (Presbyterian Church USA) announced today at the General Assembly Mission Council meeting in Louisville that ...
By Kevin Yoho on Thursday, September 24 2009 at 09:59AM
Download Portuguese youth curriculum: Nos Acreditamos: Palavra de Deus para as Pessoas de Deus, teaches youth about key concepts in interactive ...
By Kevin Yoho on Thursday, September 24 2009 at 09:47AM
The Seminary Support Network and Theological Education Fund's annual meeting in Pittsburgh, Aril 21-23, ...
By Kevin Yoho on Wednesday, September 23 2009 at 02:13PM
The 218th General Assembly Vice-Moderator, Byron Wade, will be visiting Newark Presbytery for a special Q&A Luncheon 12:00-2:00 PM on October ...
By Kevin Yoho on Sunday, September 13 2009 at 04:40PM
NEW JERSEY INTERFAITH PARTNERSHIP FOR DISASTER RECOVERY After Nearly Eight Years, NJIPDR Closing Dear Friends: At the New Jersey Interfaith ...
By Webmaster on Thursday, September 10 2009 at 11:15AM
The New Jersey Presbytery Partnership Group (PPG) is meeting is Saturday, September 12, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Presbyterian Church of New ...
By Kevin Yoho on Tuesday, September 08 2009 at 09:30PM
Attached is the September 2009 edition of the Synod's Nor'E-News as a PDF file. This is a one page (front and back) communication instrument ...
By Webmaster on Monday, August 31 2009 at 04:39PM
Annual Herencia Lectures at Princeton Theological Seminary. This year the joint offices of The Latin@ Collegium (Office of Multicultural ...
By Kevin Yoho on Thursday, August 27 2009 at 03:10PM
New Jersey Networks, Congregations, and Organizations, Attached you will find the flier for the eighth annual Awards and Celebration Supper for ...
By Kevin Yoho on Thursday, August 27 2009 at 03:07PM
Leading Change in the CongregationFor Elders and Ministers and CLP's Sponsored by the New Jersey Presbytery Partnership Group, Synod of the ...
By Webmaster on Tuesday, August 25 2009 at 05:01PM
Attached is the July/August 2009 edition of the Synod's Nor'E-News as a PDF file. This is a one page (front and back) ...
By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, July 22 2009 at 12:45PM
Register now for New Church Development Team Training sponsored by the GA Mission Council Office of Church Growth. for Leadership Teams from NCD's ...
By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, July 22 2009 at 12:41PM
Register now for Level One Coaching Skills Training sponsored by the GA Mission Council Office of Church Growth. For Presbytery teams ...
By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, July 22 2009 at 12:36PM
Register now for New Church Development Pastor Discernment Sponsored by the GA Mission Council Office of Church Growth. The seminar is from ...
By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, July 22 2009 at 12:32PM
Register now for Fall Events sponsored by the GA Mission Council Office of Church Growth. New Church Development Training is for Presbytery and ...
By Kevin Yoho on Thursday, July 16 2009 at 02:29PM
Phil Gehman, our Board of Pensions Regional Representative, posted the following RegionalLinks for July. Of particular interest was ...
By NP Center Admin on Tuesday, July 07 2009 at 02:58PM
Attached please find for your planning reference the holiday schedule for the Synod of the ...
By NP Center Admin on Friday, June 26 2009 at 01:48PM
For a full list of the grant recipients, please see the ...
By Kevin Yoho on Monday, May 18 2009 at 03:34PM
I want to congratulate the entire Presbytery Transformation Commission, its moderator, Elder Celia King, and the emerging NP Community ...
By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, April 15 2009 at 01:56PM
Pentecost Offering for Children at Risk, Youth, and Young Adults is an ongoing ministry effort. Attached is more information to order and get more ...
By NP Center Admin on Monday, April 13 2009 at 04:50PM
Johnsonburg Presbyterian Center: 2009-2010 Event Calendar & Staff/Alumni Reunion Memorial Day Weekend May 22-25, 2009 Please see the attached ...
By NP Center Admin on Monday, April 13 2009 at 03:08PM
The 2009 Presbyterian Communicators’ Network conference is being held in conjunction with Big Tent June 11-13 in Atlanta, Georgia. Have you signed ......
By Webmaster on Thursday, April 09 2009 at 04:01PM
The Presbyterian Church (USA), office of Racial/Ethnic Ministries is inviting African American congregations who are in need of financial ...
By Kevin Yoho on Tuesday, March 31 2009 at 11:19AM
GAC outlines budget cuts. 44 staff positions eliminated. Excerpted from article by Leslie Scanlon, Outlook national reporter. Cmplete link is ...
By Webmaster on Monday, February 23 2009 at 11:11AM
The plenary of the New Jersey Presbytery Partnership Group of the Synod of the Northeast will meet on March 14, 2009 from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm at ...
By Webmaster on Monday, December 15 2008 at 12:31PM
NEW JERSEY COUNCIL OF CHURCHES ISSUES & ACTION 2009: The Role of the Church in the Current Economic Environment Saturday, January 24, 2009, 8:30 – ......
