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The Welcoming Spirit: June 2025 Pride Edition Is Here!
The June 2025 edition of The Welcoming Spirit is now live—and this one is especially close to our heart. Released just in time for Pride Month, this issue is packed with stories that spotlight AWAB’s ongoing mission of radical inclusion, public witness, and LGBTQ+...
AWAB 2023-2024 Impact Report
AWAB Launches Million Dollar “Here We Grow” Campaign
We have launched a new fundraising campaign with the goal of raising One Million Dollars to sustain AWAB's operation for generations to come. Our Executive Director, Brian Henderson, and Development Director, Natalie Aho, have released the following statement: Our...
CBF’s Affirming Network and AWAB Announce Merger
As of June 1, 2024, The Affirming Network (AFN) of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF) merged with The Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists (AWAB), becoming one consolidated organization under AWAB's name. This pivotal decision follows a period during...
AWAB Plans “Big Reveal” for CBF
AWAB is planing a "Big Reveal" about something that will radically change our association for the better! To be the first to hear about it, make sure you get your tickets for our concert and reception with Walker Burroughs. Tickets can be purchased HERE. Our...
Register for A Concert with Walker Burroughs at CBF 2024
AWAB is thrilled to present an exclusive performance by recording artist Walker Burroughs at a special concert and reception at Cooperative Baptist Fellowship’s 2024 General Assembly. (You do not have to attend CBF's General Assembly to attend our concert and...
In-Person AWAB Conversation in Durham, NC
Being Trans in 2024 Thursday, April 117 pm Watts Street Baptist ChurchDurham, NC What does it mean to be transgender and what are the challenges facing the transgender community in the United States today? Rev. Dr. Donnie Anderson sees a message of encouragement and...