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Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

 It is hard to believe we are already going into August of 2026! The summer is flying by and before we know it the seasons will be turning and “regular” rhythms will be re-established, especially if you have kids or grandkids that will be resuming school.

 Before we sign off on summer, though, I want to take a moment to highlight some of the exciting things that have been happening at the church:

 1.      The Discipleship and Church Growth Committee is making strong headway on several projects, including a campaign to share our new identity statements with the community…studying wayfinding around the church facilities…and expanding on ways to get the word out that Kinsman Presbyterian is alive and well!

2.      The Trustees have been incredibly busy with several infrastructure projects around the physical campus, including landscaping updates, sidewalk renovations, and a new sign! When you see a trustee, be sure to thank them for their service and the wonderful work they do to ensure our buildings are safe and beautiful!

3.      We officially have new livestreaming equipment that we hope to have installed over the next few weeks!

4.      I would be remiss if I did not mention what a joy it was to have Rev. Dwight Hillstrom and Rev. Susan Francis with us on July 12. We had a lovely discussion during Sunday School about the local church in a changing world. Worship was beautiful with the music from our own James Vasconi and special musicians Diane and Kristi Yazvac. It was nice to see so many connections being reminisced during the reception following worship. I hope you found the service a blessing!

 Kinsman Presbyterian Church is a small but mighty group. Over the next few months, we will be continuing discussions about what it means to build disciples in today’s world. While this means invigorating our ministries and offerings in new, creative ways, it also means remaining true to the truth of the gospel. Over the next months, we will be updating some of our bulletin boards in the education building—please take a moment to swing by and check them out! We hope to roll out some new initiatives and invite your partnership.

Be assured you are in my prayers and it is my privilege to serve the faithful here in Kinsman!

 With Christ’s grace, mercy, and love,

David