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The Rhythm of the Synod |
Faith Notes from the February 9-10, 2006 |
Gathering in the Presbytery of Donegal
Exton, Pennsylvania
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The Synod of the Trinity
Presbyterian Church (USA)
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During the first meeting of the 289th year of the Synod of the Trinity, Ruth Rusling (Elder, Lehigh) was installed as
2006 Moderator and Edward Gray (Clergy, Washington) was installed as 2006 Vice-Moderator. Mrs. Chantal Atnip was called by Commissioners to be the new Synod Treasurer and was also installed. The service of installation was led by 2005 Moderator Jean Kennedy (Elder, Pittsburgh).
The Synod was graciously greeted by the Rev. Dr. Richard Streeter, Moderator of the Presbytery of Donegal. Worship was led by the Rev. Marion Haynes-Weller of Kreutz Creek
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Chantal Atnip, Ruth Rusling,
and Ed Gray
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| Presbyterian Church. Along with an inspiring sermon, Commissioners learned about the church revitalization work being done with the congregation she joyfully serves. She was assisted in worship by Donegal Associate Executive Presbyter the Rev. Charles Gross. (click here for video) |
Synod Co-Executives, the Rev. Dr. Bruce Stevens and the Rev. Dr. Tom Robinson, led a presentation about the Synod’s focus of serving  the Lord with an emphasis on being part of the missional church. Commissioners participated in scripture reading, a discernment process, and a discussion about what it means to be a Missional Synod and the implications for our Presbyteries and local congregations. |
| Seven Synod Mission Networks were recognized for 2006: Adults with Disabilities Network, Eastern Church Transformation Network, Peacemaking Ministries, Presbyterian Lay Academy Network of Western Pennsylvania, Presbyterian Medical Equipment Delivery Network, Resource Center Mission Network and Trinity Youth Conference Network. |
The Synod Leadership Team reported that, as directed by the Commissioners during the October Synod meeting, $100,000 from unrestricted funds was being used for disaster relief in the Synods of the Sun and Living Waters in two ways:
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Upon request from the Presbyteries of this Synod, up to $3,000 per Presbytery is available to put disaster teams on site. The funds are available until February 2007 and; |
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Any remaining funds will be combined with $52,000 and dispersed equally to the two Synods for compensation needs of pastors and other church workers. |
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Commissioners expanded the call of the Stated Clerk to a full time position. After two years of experience with the new Synod design, the Personnel Committee recommended this change to help deal with the needs of the new structure.
The next meeting will be the Summer Conference Meeting held June 5, 6, 7 at Davis and Elkins College in Elkins, West Virginia, in the Presbytery of West Virginia.
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| Respectfully submitted, |
| The Rev. Lesley Imler Shoup |
| Stated Clerk |
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