In many ways the synod is like a parish. It draws its life from the many unsung heroes who give of themselves for its mission. Most congregations have a "Harry" or a "Doris." Harry was a retired construction worker who spent the last 10 years of his life keeping the congregation beautiful. You could always see him painting or fixing or chatting with the neighbors as he worked in the church's garden. The children in the school called him "Mr. Harry" and he often joined them in chapel.

Doris was the glue which held the parish together. You have one in your church, too. She organized the altar guild. She volunteered at the local hospital and engaged many of her friends in this ministry. She took leadership of the annual Christmas sale and was also a surrogate aunt to children.

Thanks to God for all the Dorises and Harrys and others in the pews each week, whose faithfulness to God makes the church what it is today.

Since 1911 the Ministers and Missionaries Benefit Board has served those who work for Baptist churches and affiliated organizations. The Board's mission to American Baptist Churches ministers, missionaries and lay employees and their families has grown steadily over the years. The combination of benefits and personalized service has bolstered members through both national and personal financial and social storms. In 2000, an IRS ruling opened the MMBB plans to related organizations, and MMBB embraced this opportunity to expand its benefits and services to new groups.MMBB understands the unique blessings and challenges of the ministry, and supports plan members throughout their lives. Hallmarks include skilled professional money management, educational opportunities and service provided by responsive member service representatives. MMBB communications keep members and employers informed and in touch. MMBB knows the ministry, and MMBB cares.

Our mission is to help people develop the skills and convictions they need to shape a just, peaceful, and democratic society. Morningside Center's work has been concentrated in two areas:

• Teaching children and adults skills in conflict resolution and intercultural understanding.
• Promoting critical thinking, social awareness, and action in the classroom and beyond.

New York Theological Seminary is a professional graduate school whose primary mission is the preparation of men and women for Christian ministries. A theological education, especially from an urban ministry perspective, is an important part of your life journey, so it is very important to find a place that fits your particular needs. The pages in this section will help you decide if New York Theological Seminary is that place for you.

Our Mission, as the Presbytery of New York City, is to embody God's gracious love in Jesus Christ through our ministries, our congregations, our partnerships, our service and witness, and our common life together. As a manifestation of Christ's body, we proclaim God's Word and promote God's justice to all persons and in all places, public and private, throughout NYC, striving to grow in faith and size so that all may hear and experience the Good News of Jesus Christ.

Blacksmith Institute is an international organization dedicated to solving pollution problems in low and middle income countries, where human health is at risk. Since its inception in 1999, Blacksmith has completed more than 50 cleanup projects in 21 countries.

The Reformed Church in America is a fellowship of congregations called by God and empowered by the Holy Spirit to be the very presence of Jesus Christ in the world.
Our shared task is to equip congregations for ministry--a thousand churches in a million ways doing one thing--following Christ in mission, in a lost and broken world so loved by God.

The primary goal of the Regional Emergency Medical Services Council of New York City, Inc., since its inception in 1974, has been to coordinate the emergency medical services of New York City in order to decrease the excessive rates of death and disability caused by sudden accident and illness, and to further assure all persons living, working and visiting in New York City the availability of prompt and effective emergency care.

Riverside Park Fund's mission is to preserve and improve New York's classic waterfront green space. Stretching over four miles along the Hudson River from 59th to 158th Streets, the 330 acres of Riverside Park provide recreation and relaxation for a uniquely diverse population. From seasonal attendants to rehabilitated playing fields, from horticultural projects to creative playgrounds, Riverside Park is cleaner, greener, safer and better because of Riverside Park Fund's supporters.

The Rockefeller Brothers Fund advances social change that contributes to a more just, sustainable, and peaceful world.