Organizations
The
Synod of the Trinity has various organizations to assist
in carrying out the mission of the Synod. Below are descriptive
paragraphs of the purpose, responsibilities and composition
of each of the organizations separated by categories of
Advocacy, Presbytery/Church Leadership, Personal/Family,
and Communication Media:
Advocacy
Justice
Advocacy
Social
and Racial Justice witness is achieved through the advocacy
for racial harmony and through the ongoing study of and
focus on timely and emerging justice issues in the church
and the community. Leadership relating to justice
in and on behalf of the Synod is encouraged and nurtured.
Coalition
on Appalachian Ministries
The
Coalition on
Appalachian Ministries (CAM) works to develop and strengthen
congregations and  their leaders in the region for their
mission as stewards of God's grace
in the home, neighborhood, school, workplace and natural
environment. CAM also
responds as an organization to the mission opportunities
offered in the Appalachian region.
CAM
is affiliated with five Presbyterian Reformed Churches:
Christian Reformed Church, Cumberland Presbyterian Church
in America, Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Reformed Church
in America, and the Presbyterian Church (USA).
CAM
is responsible for two Bicentennial Fund projects through
the Synod of the Trinity. One provides scholarships for
CAM educational events; the other provides funds for housing
projects.
For
more information, write to CAM at: 1329 Wears Valley Road,
Townsend, TN 37882-3417; call: 865-448-5940.
Commission
on Religion in Appalachia
The
mission of the Commission
on Religion in Appalachia (CORA) is to express God's
love through the empowerment of the people of Appalachia
by working for justice. CORA is an ecumenical group
who works in partnership with community groups, churches,
and groups of cooperating congregations. It assists
Appalachian organizations to build,  repair and/or weatherize
hundreds of homes for Appalachian families. They
have enrolled hundreds of students in G.E.D. programs; created
a church/community jobs hotline; and opposed a solid waste
landfill on a Cherokee reservation. For
more information on the mission and ministry of CORA, write
to CORA at PO Box 11908, Charleston, WV 25339-1908;
call 304-720-2672.
Davis-Stuart,
Inc.
 Davis-Stuart,
Inc. is a Presbyterian therapeutic residential center
for youth, ages 12-18 years, in West Virginia. It
is a private, non-profit corporation supported by gifts
from individuals, groups, churches, corporations, foundations,
private trusts, the Synod of the
Trinity, and the West Virginia Department of Health and
Human Resources. For
more information, write to Davis-Stuart, Inc. at Route 2,
Box 188-A, Lewisburg, WV 24901, call: 304-647-5577.
Personal & Family
Presbyterian
Women
For
more than a century, the mission of the whole church has
been supported by women's organizations within our congregations.
These organizations have allied themselves to each
other at the presbytery, synod and General
Assembly levels. Historically, they have been known by various names - "The Women's Presbyterial Society," "Presbyterian Women in the Church," and "The United Presbyterian Women." Presbyterian Women are passionate believers who feel called to nurture their faith, support mission world wide, work for justice and peace, build an inclusiveness among women, children, and all peoples through a caring community. For more information about Presbyterian Women in the Synod of the Trinity, contact Barbara Keister of the Philadelphia Presbytery. The 2007 Presbyterian Women's Gathering, "Growing in Service-Hearing God's Call", will held June 14-16 at Waynesburg College. Click here for details.
Presbyterian
Men
Presbyterian
Men is the official men's organization of the Presbyterian
Church (USA). This organization  boasts a mailing list of
over 9,000 members throughout the denomination. Chapters
exist on the local, regional, and national
levels of our Church's structure. Presbyterian Men
is a lay-led organization, and they meet annually at their
National Gathering.
Presbyterian
Men in the Synod of the Trinity meet in April and October
in Bedford, PA. Their primary focus is evangelizing
men throughout the Synod. For additional information,
contact Rick Woodard at: R082048@aol.com. 
Presbyterian
Youth Connection
Presbyterian
Youth Connection (PYC) operates at all levels of the
Presbyterian Church (USA):
congregation, presbytery, synod and General Assembly.
Ecumenical
Campus Ministries
Ecumenical
Campus Ministries provide spiritual growth and faith development
for students at non-church-related colleges and universities
in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Funds are provided to
encourage the Synod's associated presbyteries and the Westminster
Foundation of West Virginia to establish innovative ministries
on college and university campuses near them. For more information,
please contact the Rev. Dr. Tom Robinson via email: trobinson@syntrinity.org.
Presbytery/Church
Leadership
Executive
Presbyter Forum
The
Executive Presbyter (EP) Forum is an informal consultation
convened by the Synod's Co-Executives and presbytery executives.
The bi-annual event provides an opportunity for executive
presbyters to study, share concerns, and support one another;
the agenda is set by the Executive Presbyters. An annual
Executive Presbyter and Spouse Retreat is held
in the Fall.
Trinity
Youth Conference
Trinity
Youth Conference (TYC) Network is sponsored by the Synod of
the Trinity. It is a week-long conference to prepare
high school students and young adults, age 15 through college
age, for church leadership. The participants experience
a community of faith outside of their home churches, and
their faith is renewed and recharged. It is held at Camp
Living Waters in Schellsburg, Pennsylvania.
The
Conference has antecedents back to 1947 in the Synod of
the Trinity. It has evolved to a youth-led program, and
each conference is planned by seven youth/young adults and
four adults. For the most part, the youth serving on the
planning committee determine the theme, workshop topics,
recruit leadership, and lead small groups and activities,
making it a leader tra ining event.
Plans
are ready for the 2007 youth conference to be held July 29th through August 4th
at Camp Living Waters in Schellsburg, PA. The 2007 theme,
"One Thing...Make it Stick" is based on
Philippians 3:12-14. Plan now to be a part of this vibrant group. For regististration info and complete details, please visit the TYC website or contact Jason Best.
Youth
Advisory Delegates
Youth
Advisory Delegates (YADs) are two high school or college-aged
representatives elected from each presbytery to either the
Synod of the Trinity or the General Assembly. The Synod
provides special YAD training as a resource to presbyteries. For additional information, contact Catherine Gray in the
Synod office: 800-242-0534 ext. 244.
Communication
Media
Presbyterian
Media Mission
Presbyterian
Media Mission (PMM) of Pittsburgh is a partner agency
of the Synod of the Trinity. It produces nationally recognized
radio, television and video programs to present the gospel
to un-churched listeners. PMM is also related to the General
Assembly and receives financial support from several presbyteries
in the Synod. For
more information, contact PMM, 901 Allegheny Avenue, Pittsburgh,
PA 15233;
phone: (412) 323-1400, extension 311;
FAX: (412) 323-2256 or
e-mail: pmm4u@nauticom.net
Presbyterian
Appalachian Broadcasting Council
 Presbyterian
Appalachian Broadcasting Council (PABC) produces radio
and television spots to communicate the gospel to a wide
audience in a geographic area that includes part of Pennsylvania
and West Virginia. For more information about PABC,
write to Presbyterian Appalachian Broadcasting Council,
P.O. Box 40472, Nashville, TN 37204.
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