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The Kampmeeting team and Kinship leaders are working hard to ensure all members are able to have an amazing Kampmeeting experience. The location is retreat-style, so all meals are included and will provide time to better know your Kinship family. There is an amazing lineup of speakers that will be addressing some of the following topics: Creative Writing Social Media “Building your Own Church” The Future of Kinship Relationships Mental Health And More… We’ll also have some of

Some of us are old enough to remember when homosexuality was scandalous, and being identified as bi, gay, lesbian, or trans was shameful and scornful. Thankfully, that has changed to a remarkable degree, both in North America and in most countries of the world. Indeed, entertainers, entrepreneurs, politicians, and professional athletes openly identify as members of the queer community. The list is long, but includes Tim Cook, Ben Whishaw, Billie Jean King, Billy Porter, Krist

During World War II a U.S. patrol in France was ambushed by the enemy. When the skirmish was over one of the American soldiers was dead. The dead GI's buddies noticed a small church next to a graveyard. They carried their colleague to the church and asked the priest if they could bury their friend in the cemetery. The priest asked whether their friend was Catholic. They didn't know. "He could've been," they said, "but we don't know for sure." "This is a Catholic cemetery," re

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

Around the corner” How often does that thought cross your mind? Maybe your favorite restaurant is “just around the corner,” and you’re...

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

Kinship Region 2 held their 20th annual Mini-Kampmeeting at Rehoboth Beach the first weekend of May, 2025 in Delaware, United States. It...

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

I have a daughter, *Sophia, 14 years old, who is a member of the LGBTQ+ community. She’s bright, energetic, and social who happens to be...