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The Presbytery of Cayuga-Syracuse sponsors a variety of mission activities. Some are presbytery-wide programs; some are conducted by agencies that receive Presbytery funding; some are initiated and implemented by groups of individuals and churches. For more information, click on the following sites:

Youth Ministry

Outdoor Ministry

International Partnership

Mission&Ministry (M&M) Teams

As the congregations of the Presbytery of Cayuga-Syracuse begin to live into the new way of equipping churches to create, develop, perform, evaluate and fund Mission and Ministry, there will be a continually up-dated list of what teams have “bubbled up”, how they are forming and whom to contact for details. This list may be found in publications of the Presbytery, at the Presbytery Office and on the website: presbycs.org

Program Support:
1. Coordinates and supervises a planned Faith Education program from September through June. The Faith Education program includes education for children, youth and adults plus intergenerational and special worship events as requested by the Pastor and Worship Team.
2. Provides support and arranges training for church school teachers and youth advisors including the church’s Sexual Misconduct Prevention Policy.
3. Organizes, develops, and maintains curricula and educational resources.
4. Provides a diversity of educational experiences, incorporating a range of opportunities
for all groups within the church to explore their beliefs and support their faith journey.
� Uses and advocates for inclusive language in educational programs and assures that volunteers understand the concept and integrate it into programs.
� Is encouraged to be creative and forward-thinking in approach.
Communication:
1. Informs parents and youth about the presbytery’s camp opportunities and other events designed to strengthen developing faith.
2. Consults parents to solicit feedback as to the significance of the faith education program in the lives of their children.
3. Encourages youth and adult member participation in leadership events sponsored by the denomination.