Kinship News

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

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

Over the past few years understanding the value of friendships has been researched with interesting results. Being friendly and experiencing friendly occasions is very healthy and meaningful for each and all of us. It can reduce loneliness and feelings of rejection which in turn increases a persons emotional and physical conditions. It’s major impact occurs when it reduces and even reverses depression !!! The 2023 Surgeon General’s annual report was focused on depression and

Theme: “Thriving in a Complex World” Many of us are carrying a lot right now—uncertainty, grief, exhaustion, and the ongoing pressure of living in a world where LGBTQ+ dignity and safety can feel contested or fragile. For some, the past year has felt like a season of simply trying to make it through, and just survive. This year’s theme is our collective response: we’re not gathering just to survive—we’re gathering to build lives that can thrive. Together. At Kampmeeting 2026

Members in Region 2 got together to reconnect for a new years brunch. Kinship supports regions and members connecting in-person. If you would like to arrange a get-together in your area or region, send an email to info@sdakinship.org and we can help you send the message out. Additionally, if you would like to share any community pictures with your wider Kinship family, please send an email to communications@sdakinship.org

Hedren Johnson and Lamont Wilson Kinship Sabbath School Leaders

Join this interfaith initiative addressing hate and violence directed against our vulnerable neighbors observed the weekend of October...

Dear Kinship Family, August is already off to a wonderful start! We began the month with Kinship’s 46th Annual Kampmeeting in Riverside,...

You can register for the 24th European Kinship Meeting (EKM2025), from 4-8 September 2025, in Schianno (Milan), Italy. Our theme on the...

Kampmeeting Sabbath hosted at Sierra Chapel at the La Sierra University Church

SDA Kinship President Floyd Poenitz reflects on his experience at last week’s General Conference Session in St. Louis, Missouri.

It's sometimes hard to imagine how things change from year to year. I saw a movie the other day set in 1988. I mentioned to my wife,...

Kinship Members marched in the Pride Parade in Colombia. (above) and World Pride Parade in Washington DC (below)

Kampmeeting is time for Kinship members around the world to come together for fellowship, friendship and fun. There will by dynamic...

2025 World Pride festivities are happening in Washington, DC starting May 17 and culminating with the Pride Parade (June 7) and Rally...

Gabriel, Kinship New Zealand’s coordinator, hosts a Kinship information table at the recent Wellington Pride event. If you are interested...