What is the Synod of Mid-America?

The word "synod" comes from the Greek "σύνοδος" (synodos) meaning "assembly" or "meeting", and it is synonymous with the Latin word "concilium" meaning "council".

The Synod of Mid-America consists of six presbyteries, their 355 congregations, and some 36,462 members. At its March 23, 2023, stated meeting the assembly of the Synod of Mid-America (SoMA) adopted new statements of its mission, vision and values:

Mission

The Synod of Mid-America (SoMA) is a council of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), a community of presbyteries and their congregations and members, working in covenant together to bring to life the mission and ministry of Jesus Christ in Kansas, Missouri, and south-central Illinois.

Vision

To bring followers of Christ into “a community of faith, hope, love, and witness” (Book of Order, G-3.0401).

Values

The SoMA embraces the values of spirituality, love, adaptability, integrity, and intelligence in all its work.