by James Rice III | Aug 26, 2025 | Blog, News
The Association of Welcoming & Affirming Baptists (AWAB) is honored to add our name and support to an amicus curiae (“friend of the court”) brief filed today with the U.S. Supreme Court by Americans United for Separation of Church & State. This case—Chiles v....
by James Rice III | Aug 25, 2025 | The Rainbow Circle Blog
Dear Rainbow Circle Members & Friends: As I write to you today, I’m aware that the onslaught of anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment, rhetoric, and legislation continues. This is increasingly difficult to process and, in many cases, experience first-hand. On a recent AWAB trip,...
by James Rice III | Aug 14, 2025 | Ministry Opportunities
From the profile submitted by Glendale Baptist: Glendale Baptist Church in Nashville, TN seeks a full-time pastor to work collaboratively with our part-time staff and enthusiastic congregation in our journey as a progressive faith community. At Glendale Baptist...
by James Rice III | Jul 29, 2025 | The Rainbow Circle Blog
Dear Rainbow Circle Members & Friends: Can you believe we’re nearly through summer? Since we last connected, I have personally moved cross-country to be nearer to my family, especially my three kids (although two of my three are now young adults and beginning...
by James Rice III | Jul 16, 2025 | Blog
On Friday, July 4, 2025, during the American Baptist Churches USA Biennial Mission Summit in Omaha, Nebraska, AWAB hosted a moving and memorable breakfast gathering. With over 200 people in attendance, the ballroom was filled with energy, love, and a shared commitment...
