Kinship News

Colby Martin Pastor, Speaker and Author of “UnClobber” and “The Shift” will be presenting multiple times at Kampmeeting. Stay tuned for more announcements of other speakers and more Kampmeeting information. Kampmeeting will be July 7-12, 2026 We’re returning to an all-inclusive retreat model at Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center (near Baltimore). That means: One easy fee that includes lodging + meals + programming More time together (starting Tuesday) for connection, r

Carolyn Wilt, (along with her husband John) is co-director of Kinship's Families & Friends As Carolyn and I connect around the world with Kinship families, friends, and rainbow members we realize how complex this world really is and how complicated each persons local space can be. Their landscapes range from ocean and beautiful beaches to tall steep mountains with colorful meadows, streams and waterfalls. Others share about their farms, ranches and busy towns and cities and w

Each month I have many thoughts about what I want to share with our Kinship community. Each day something new and crazy happens in the world around us. But we can't allow ourselves to be caught up in the frenzy of power plays and conspiracies. Wherever you are on your journey—current or former Adventist, agnostic, or atheist—we all have a hope and faith we cling to. Let your personal moral compass guide you. Our differences make us stronger. We are a community that cares for

Dear Kinship Family, It is with great sadness that we share the news of Linda Wright’s passing on April 2, 2026. Linda was an integral part of Seventh-day Adventist Kinship, and her love and dedication will never be forgotten. Linda and her wife Jacquie were active Kinship members for more than 25 years. There was no limit to how much Linda gave of her time to support the organization and its members. She was especially passionate about helping those who, like herself, came f

The SDA Kinship delegation at Treff.7 in Nuremberg-Altenfurt As we move through April, we are reminded how quickly things can shift. One day brings sunshine and warmth, the next clouds and cold. That same sense of unpredictability is present in the wider world. Still, there are constants we hold onto. For many in our community, that includes the reminder of connection, understanding, and hope that continues to guide our work together. Looking back, February’s DKM gathering le

Recently Carolyn and I learned about a Kinship member desiring to help one of their parents understand and accept their LGBTQA/rainbow lifestyle. As we dug a bit deeper we discovered that we personally knew the member. They were a very loving and caring medical field worker - living many gracious years married to their friendly partner - and strongly desiring to reach out to support anyone and any family also living their rainbow life of love and acceptance. We also realized

One day at noon two business men were walking down a busy city street. Suddenly, one of them stopped and asked, "Did you hear that?" "What?" his companion wanted to know. "A cricket." Sure enough. They walked over to a small planter, and there in the flower bed they spotted a cricket. "How did you hear a cricket in the middle of all this noise and congestion?" "Watch this," said the first man, reaching into his pocket. Pulling out several coins, he tossed them on the sidewalk

As I look out of my window, I see the trees are budding and spouting green leaves. There is something built inside of us that when we see this new sign of life happening, it does good for our soul. When we see flowers pushing up through the soil to bloom, it gives us hope. Even when there are so many other things happening around us that are filled with conflict and strife, these signs of renewal and regrowth give us assurance that no matter what, the cycle of nature will con

Gerald McKay A number of years ago, I started to write about my experience. At that time, Kinship published what I wrote like an old-style serialized story with a chapter appearing every now and then. Now that Kinship has launched its new website, it’s time to migrate my story to the new site. While the content is basically the same, I have re-worked sections here and there. The introduction outlines why I decided to put my journey to paper, as they say. While I’m sure many w

Each February, members of the Kinship community in Germany gather for a weekend of connection, reflection, and planning. This year’s gathering took place near Göttingen at Waldschlösschen, a historic retreat center surrounded by nature. The peaceful setting, comfortable accommodations, and welcoming meeting spaces created the perfect environment for meaningful conversation and community building. Forty two people attended this year’s gathering, including more than ten who joi