Celebrating 50 years since its founding, Kinsmen Lutheran Church kicked off months of celebrations to come with its Fall Festival on Oct. 17. Now located at 12100 Champion Forest Drive, Houston, the church’s first service was held in Greenwood Forest Elementary School’s cafeteria on Oct. 17, 1971, according to an Oct. 13 news release. On Dec. 31, 1971, the church was incorporated in Texas, and Feb. 27 will mark the 50th anniversary since the church formally became Kinsmen Lutheran Church. Church members and staff will celebrate the incorporation anniversary Jan. 1 and the formal organization Feb. 26-27 with a weekend of activities; former pastors and church members are invited to attend. 281-444-3126. www.kinsmenlutheran.org