Association of Welcoming & Affirming Baptists
since 1993
Welcoming & Affirming All People
As the only organization solely devoted to building the Welcoming and Affirming movement within the Baptist traditions, AWAB has a unique call to be The National Voice for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Allied Baptists in the US.
Since 1993 AWAB has been supporting churches in being and becoming Welcoming and Affirming of all people regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation. We work as individuals, congregations, regional groupings and as a national body to advance the Radical Welcome and Love of God in Jesus Christ through being the Ministry of Reconciliation and building up the Beloved Community where all will be one.
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Recent News
Call for Submissions Viewed and Voiced 2026
Viewed and Voiced Returns for Its Second Year: Centering Gender-Diverse Voices of Faith Each year on March 31, communities around the world observe Trans Day of Visibility (TDOV)—a day to celebrate the lives, resilience, and contributions of trans and gender-diverse...
The Welcoming Spirit February 2026
The February Issue of The Welcoming Spirit Is Here The February 2026 issue of The Welcoming Spirit arrives at a moment when many churches and faith leaders are asking hard questions about courage, public witness, and what it truly means to follow Jesus in challenging...
AWAB Announces Concert with Drag Artist Flamy Grant in Cleveland
The Association of Welcoming & Affirming Baptists (AWAB) is thrilled to announce a special live concert featuring award-winning drag artist and musician Flamy Grant, taking place on Monday, April 20, 2026, in Cleveland, Ohio. This unforgettable evening of music,...
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