Synod of the Mid-Atlantic facts for kids

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Synod of the Mid-Atlantic is a special group that helps lead the Presbyterian Church (USA) in a certain area. Think of it like a regional office for the church. It's based in Richmond, Virginia.

This synod helps to guide and support fourteen smaller church groups, called presbyteries. These presbyteries are located in Washington, D.C., and five states in the Mid-Atlantic region: Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia.

What is a Synod?

A synod is a big meeting or council in the Presbyterian Church. It's a level of church organization that helps manage many local church groups (presbyteries) in a larger area. The Synod of the Mid-Atlantic makes sure that the rules and beliefs of the Presbyterian Church (USA) are followed in its region. It also helps churches work together and support each other.

Presbyteries of the Synod of the Mid-Atlantic

The Synod of the Mid-Atlantic oversees fourteen different presbyteries. A presbytery is a group of local churches and their leaders in a smaller area. Each presbytery helps its churches with things like choosing new ministers and planning activities. You can see where these presbyteries are located on this map.

Here are the fourteen presbyteries that are part of this synod:

Abingdon
Atlantic Korean-American
Baltimore
Charlotte
Coastal Carolina
Eastern Virginia
The James
National Capital
New Castle
New Hope
The Peaks
Salem
Shenandoah
Western North Carolina

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