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Kinship News
Stories, news, and updates from the SDA Kinship community


No Fear
Stephen Chavez "There is no fear in love. . . . Perfect love drives out fear" (1 John 4:18).* Most of us take that statement for granted, thanks to Jesus' statement to Nicodemus, "This is how much God loved the world: He gave his Son, his one and only son" (John 3:16)—one of the Bible's most often quoted verses. Yet often God's people used fear to frighten people into obedience (fear of damnation, fear of disease, fear of condemnation). Even now, those who hold the reigns of

Stephen Chavez
3 days ago1 min read


Nature Plus Nurture = YOU
That is the first chapter of Arlene Taylor’s book "Just the Facts !". Arlene Taylor, PhD is often referred to as the brain guru. Carolyn and I have had the wonderful opportunity to connect with Arlene several times and attended a few of her presentations. She is a brain specialist and spent many years working in a SDA hospital helping patients overcome addictions. She also has a family rainbow member and is a Kinship ally. Her book has 15 chapters - each one with excellent we

Carolyn & John Wilt
Nov 54 min read


Message from the President
Floyd Poenitz, President Have you checked out the Kinship website lately? We have a new look, a new feel and new resources. I've casually mentioned it before, but we didn't have an official launch for the website. It has been a busy year and we have had a lot of great things happening here at SDA Kinship. So, while we have a few relaxed days before the holiday season goes full throttle, take a few minutes to check out the new site. It is the same address and same branding wit

Floyd Poenitz
Oct 312 min read


John & Carolyn Wilt are supporting families and friends of LGBT+ Adventists
Meet John and Carolyn Wilt who are the Friends and Families Directors on the Board of SDA Kinship. If you have any questions, email info@sdakinship.org Seventh-day Adventist Kinship, International, Inc. provides community and advocacy for LGBTIQ individuals with a Seventh-day Adventist connection, their families, and those who support them.

Carolyn & John Wilt
Oct 171 min read


🌈 Happy Kinship Awareness Month 🌈
Floyd Poenitz, President October is my favorite month! I know, I know…. I say that about most months. But October holds a special place...

Floyd Poenitz
Oct 103 min read


Enough!
Stephen Chavez Last month's murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk revealed a painful truth about civil conversation in these...

Stephen Chavez
Oct 72 min read


Kinship Wisdom in Action
Carolyn & John Wilt In August, Carolyn and I enjoyed spending personal time with many Kinship members and families at our annual...

Carolyn & John Wilt
Sep 302 min read


We’re invited to pray and work together to end violence and hatred against vulnerable communities.
Join this interfaith initiative addressing hate and violence directed against our vulnerable neighbors observed the weekend of October...

SDA Kinship
Sep 215 min read


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

Floyd Poenitz
Aug 242 min read
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