by James Rice III | Mar 19, 2025 | Blog
Faith in Action: Rally for LGBTQ+ Justice on April 14 AWAB is joining The Collective of Queer Christian Leaders (CQCL) for a historic LGBTQ+ rally at the U.S. Capitol on Monday, April 14, the day after Palm Sunday. The “Triumphal Entry” of Jesus into Jerusalem was not...
by James Rice III | Mar 19, 2025 | Blog
Faith in Action: A Special Conversation with Pastor Philip K. AWAB invites you to a special Zoom conversation with Pastor Philip K., a Baptist leader, theologian, and faith-based conflict transformation expert working in Uganda and across Eastern Africa. Wednesday,...
by James Rice III | Mar 11, 2025 | Blog
A Special Publication for Trans Day of Visibility Each year on March 31, we recognize Trans Day of Visibility (TDOV)—a day dedicated to celebrating the lives, experiences, and contributions of trans and nonbinary people. At AWAB, we believe that visibility is more...
by James Rice III | Feb 20, 2025 | The Rainbow Circle Blog
Dear Rainbow Circle Friends: My 2025 travel itinerary is off and running. My first trip of the year was to Louisville, Kentucky, where I had the privilege to be the proclaimer (preacher) for Highland Baptist Church. HBC’s pastor, Mary Alice Birdwhistell is concluding...
by James Rice III | Feb 18, 2025 | Blog, Resources
In the latest edition of the Bi-Weekly Spirit, AWAB’s Executive Director, Brian, shared a heartfelt message addressing the challenges facing LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly our trans siblings, in the wake of recent political developments. He reminded us of the...