Dear Friend of Koinonia,

           I can still see his joyful face as I remember listening to Cody, a 7-year-old child, tell me about one of the stories he read from his new Sparks Bible. This was last summer, and he had just received it at Nature Camp. What a gift it was to him!

(read the full story HERE)

Common Ground Family gifts paid for all the Bibles provided to the children. Thanks to the generosity of so many folks like you, many wonderful gifts are received by children, adults, and families at Koinonia.

That’s why your gifts matter. Lives are renewed, faith is nurtured and restored – and children like Cody are introduced to Bible stories. Again, thank you.

        But four years ago, no gifts were given or received at Koinonia. We were closed – many thought forever. Now, when I visit congregations, telling the story of Koinonia’s death and resurrection, people applaud and cheer after I list the improvements that enabled the camp to open. During coffee hour, I’m told again and again that there are so few hopeful stories in the world right now, and how touched they are to hear Koinonia’s good news.

Everything has changed and only because of gifts from folks like you. And, with your ongoing help, Koinonia can now minister to many more like Cody. We continue to move our love out into wider and wider ripples. So far, overall registration for 2024 has more than doubled! Koinonia has become a symbol of the transformational power of God during these difficult times, thanks to your contributions.

        Now, I invite you to consider supporting Koinonia this year through a gift of $250 or more, becoming a member of the Common Ground Family. As we move into Koinonia’s next 60 years, the financial support you provide will be crucial in maintaining and strengthening our ministry. I look forward to receiving your gift and listing you among our faithful donors this year.

           Whether you send in a one-time donation or elect to spread your gift through monthly online giving, the certainty of your support now will be a real blessing and yet another message of hope!

You can donate by clicking one of the buttons below, or by sending a check to

Koinonia

165 Lake View Drive

Highland Lake, NY 12743

In Christ,

Dr. Kathleen Kristin Ruen, Executive Director

P.S. I will be thrilled to list you on the honor roll of 2024 Common Ground Family Members!

Common Ground Levels of giving for 2024

$10,000 = Common Ground Guarantor   $ 5,000 = Common Ground Benefactor                 

$ 2,500 = Common Ground Patron          $ 1,000 = Common Ground Diamond        

$ 500 = Common Ground Gold              $ 250 = Common Ground Member