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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...
Rev. Dr. Clifford Matthews Delivers Powerful Message at AWAB’s Biennial Breakfast
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...
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 Featured in USA TODAY’s 2025 Pride Edition: Queer Faith Takes the Spotlight
AWAB is thrilled to be featured in the 2025 USA TODAY Pride Edition, which hit newsstands this week just in time for Pride Month. The special print and digital edition uplifts powerful stories from across the LGBTQ+ community—and this year, it includes a national...
AWAB and Baptist News Global to Host Special Breakfast at CBF General Assembly
AWAB is proud to partner with Baptist News Global (BNG) to co-host a special breakfast gathering at the upcoming 2025 Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF) General Assembly in St. Louis, Missouri. 📅 Date: Wednesday, June 25📍 Location: St. Louis, MO🎤 Keynote Speaker:...
Meet the Keynote Speakers for AWAB’s Summer Breakfast Gatherings
This summer, the Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists (AWAB) is hosting two powerful breakfast gatherings at major Baptist events. These aren’t just meals—they’re sacred moments of connection, reflection, and movement-building. We’re honored to welcome two...
April Edition of The Welcoming Spirit Now Available
The April edition of The Welcoming Spirit is here—and it’s one of our most timely and powerful issues yet. This month’s issue includes: A compelling reflection from Rev. Wendell Griffen on resurrection, empire, and public theology A bold and encouraging word from Rev....