Community

We believe community is the foundation of personal and societal growth. This is why, in addition to our members-only Facebook groups, we have individual virtual group chats and regular meetings for men, women, young adults, college students, seniors, families and friends, and trans and non-binary folks.

No matter where you are in your journey, all are welcome to connect and grow together.

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Some of SDA Kinship members at Washington DC's Capital Pride Parade

Building LGBTQIA+ inclusive communities

Resources for queer folks, their families, friends, allies, and faith leaders

Resources for learning, growing, and belonging

From members’ stories of growing up up queer in the church to resources for parents learning how to support their children when they come out, helpful materials for faith leaders, and guidance for anyone navigating difficult conversations, our community has got a little bit of everything to help you find your way and feel supported.

Kinship's Ally reading an LGBTQ+ Adventist Resource Guide

Books

We’ve gathered a list of recommended books on topics from Christianity and sexual orientation to what the Bible says about LGBTQIA+ people, writings on queer theology, and more. 

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Podcasts and YouTube Channels

Here’s what we recommend

Kinship Connects

Kinship Connects, hosted by Kinship president Floyd Poenitz, explores our members' and allies' stories and journeys.

Watch on YouTube

Tuesdays with Ted

Tuesdays with Ted, hosted by Floyd Poenitz, speaks directly to the president of the General Conference, Ted N.C. Wilson, and his agenda against queer people in the SDA church.

Watch on YouTube

IMAGO GEI

IMAGO GEI, hosted by Kinship member Kendra Arsenaux, discusses queer theology and a minority perspective on faith.

Listen on Spotify

Biblical LGBTQ Affirmation with Alicia Johnston

Biblical LGBTQ Affirmation with Alicia Johnston, focuses on the collateral damage caused by much of what institutional Christianity has done, and with the belief that there is a way forward if we are willing to get curious

Watch on YouTube

Connection Magazine & Other Writings

Connection magazine is SDA Kinship's official newsletter and is published quarterly online. Click here to download past issues.

For additional essays and articles by Kinship members and supporters, click here.

Member Stories

We do not fear future judgment because we have found peace and security in our relationship with Him.

Films and Documentaries

We recommend the following documentaries

SDA Kinship:
The First 10 Years

SDA Kinship: The First 10 Years is the story of the early days of SDA Kinship International, featuring interviews with many of Kinship's founders.

Watch on YouTube

Seventh-Gay Adventists

Seventh-Gay Adventists follows the challenges and spiritual journeys of three Seventh-day Adventists who love God, cherish their church, and happen to be gay.

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Outspoken

Outspoken is a seven-part short docu-series featuring LGBTQIA+ Adventists and an Adventist pastor's family that captures their unique and compelling journeys as they live out their faith and embrace who they are.

Watch the series

Here I Am

Here I Am features parents, children, partners, couples and supporting pastors and psychologists speaking from the heart about the experience of coming out in a Christian environment.

Watch on YouTube

Enough Room at the Table

Enough Room at the Table explores the intersection of faith, gender, and sexuality, showcasing a transformative weekend among 12 diverse Adventists.

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1946

1946 traces the roots of the Christian anti-gay movement to a 1946 Bible mistranslation. It uncovers archives at Yale revealing astonishing insights, challenging any biblical basis for LGBTQIA+ prejudice.

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