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Immanuel Baptist Church (Rochester, NY) Seeks Part Time Pastor
From Immanuel Baptist Church : About Immanuel Baptist Church Immanuel Baptist Church (IBC) is a small urban congregation founded in 1923, rooted in worship, learning, healing, and service. While modest in size, IBC is known for a strong spirit of love and compassion...
A Tribute to the Life and Legacy of Jesse Jackson
The Association of Welcoming & Affirming Baptists joins the nation and the global faith community in honoring the extraordinary life and enduring legacy of the Reverend Dr. Jesse Jackson — pastor, prophet, activist, and tireless advocate for justice. For more than...
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,...
The December Edition of The Welcoming Spirit
The Association of Welcoming & Affirming Baptists (AWAB) is pleased to share the December 2025 edition of The Welcoming Spirit, our bi-monthly newsletter highlighting stories of LGBTQ+ inclusion, Baptist life, and the ongoing work of radical welcome across our...
World AIDS Day and Giving Tuesday
By Rev. Dr. Brian Henderson, Executive Director of AWAB Every year on December 1, communities around the world pause to observe World AIDS Day—a day to remember the lives taken by HIV/AIDS, to honor those living with HIV today, and to recommit ourselves to compassion,...