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 Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

 Is 2026 really halfway over? One of my former supervisors in higher education used to always say that the days are long, but the years are short. It seems that adage is certainly true!

 There are many things happening in the church. In my last newsletter I wrote about our recent task issued by the Session to develop new “identity” statements relating to our vision, mission, and tag line statements. The good news is that the Discipleship and Church Growth Committee recommended to Session new statements, which were approved at its regular meeting in May!

These new statements are as follows:

Vision Statement

To restore God's rightful place in people's lives through the power of worship and community connection.

Mission Statement

To share God's love by serving our neighbors and building a family of faith where everyone belongs and can find their purpose in Christ.

Motto

Bringing the light of Christ into the heart of Kinsman and beyond!

 These sorts of statements are critical to guiding the work of any organization, but certainly the church. It is my hope that we will be mindful of these simple words and allow them to guide our work, as guided by Scripture, in bringing about God’s purposes for the world around us.

 Look for new signage around the church that reminds us of our mission and vision both internally and externally. I truly believe that Kinsman Presbyterian Church has much to offer individuals on their faith journey, and sharing our commitment to spreading God’s love to our neighbors is essential to realizing this vision.

 I want to thank Donna and Gary Moss, who led the efforts to facilitate these new identity statements. I also want to thank the Discipleship and Church Growth Committee for their energy, reflection, and resolve to make us the best ambassadors of Christ that we can be.

 With Christ’s grace, mercy, and love,

David