Resurrection Power helping to change lives in Washington, PA
“Our mission is to carry the message of God’s love to those who are affected by substance use disorder.”
Garland Church ‘still percolating’ after 200 years
“We’re a humble, small church. We may have 24 people in attendance on a Sunday morning but they’ve hung in there for 200 years, which I think is phenomenal. We’re still percolating. The good Lord’s not done with us yet.”
Five from Synod earn first-ever Freedom Grants
The Synod of the Trinity encouraged areas of smaller African American populations to consider work that they might engage in to address the challenges of African American males in their cities and towns, with this Freedom Grant helping to fund those initiatives.
First Westminster Church thriving behind community outreach programs
“It’s amazing to see what God does when he brings people together. And it doesn’t matter who is receiving the credit; it’s just the Lord that gets the credit.”
Year 2 of Synod Regional Gatherings for Partnership and Networking: Furthering the Connection
As this piece of our renewed Synod work evolves, we are planning for the presbyteries to have a bigger role in developing the conversations they would like to have together. Stay tuned!
Presbyteries team up to train, prepare commissioned ruling elders
“This is an example of presbyteries coming together to make sure an essential need for leadership in small congregations is not only being addressed, but in a way that fits their needs and culture.”
Rev. Dr. Wayne W. Allen, 84, was Synod moderator, acting executive
The Synod of the Trinity is grateful for his service to the Synod and our region.
Mission experience allows student groups to serve in own ‘backyard’
“The most important part of Backyard Missions is what happens when teams return home. The entire experience is aimed at equipping teams with the skills, experiences and questions that will propel them forward as missionaries in their own contexts.”
Columbia PC’s mission trip leaves lasting effect on ‘Dream Team’
“My treat this whole trip was to watch the impact on other people.”
Two new Synod grants help celebrate our 300th birthday
Have you picked up your birthday present yet? What? Huh? Did I miss something? Seriously, PRESBYTERIES: have you picked up your 300th birthday present yet? In this 300th year of the Synod of the Trinity, founded as the Synod of Philadelphia, we want to say thank you to our colleagues across the region for many…