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York Baptist Seeks Pastor
From the profile submitted by York Baptist: This position is a hybrid role, requiring 15-20 hours per week. The primary responsibility is to assist in the coordination and execution of Sunday services, with specific hours from 8:45 am to 11:45 am. Additional hours may...
AWAB Launches Advent Directory
Now more than ever, LGBTQ worshippers are looking for a place of welcome and acceptance. As the Advent season is upon us, we want to help you find houses of worship that will accept you and your loved ones fully this holiday season. Check out our new Advent Directory...
A sermon on Baptist freedoms – “Standing: in the gap, on justice”
Based on Numbers 27:1-11, preached by Pastor Ari Grubner of AWAB Member, Grant Park Church, Portland, OR Today, I want to share with you one of my favorite stories in the entire Bible. Like a good TV show, I think this story has a slow burn to it that captures my...
Support After These Election Results
Dear AWAB Family & Friends, Where to begin? First, I want you to know, you are not alone. I can only imagine the feelings, emotions, and levels of grief being experienced by so many of you. As well as fear, anxiety, and concern, for so much of the unknown...
AWAB Launches Friday Fellowship
AWAB is committed to connecting, supporting, and fostering collaboration among our member churches, ministry leaders, and the broader LGBTQ+ Baptist community. That’s why we created Friday Fellowship—a virtual lounge designed as a safe space for members of our AWAB...
ministrElife 101 w/ Meg: Discovering the New Career Tool for American Baptist Ministry
Join AWAB and Rev. Meg Biddle, National Coordinator for Leadership and Networking at ABC-USA, for an informative session on the MinistrElife platform and how to leverage its resources to support your ministry. Meg will also provide an exclusive preview of the upcoming...
AWAB Responds to Xenophobia at Home and Oppressive Laws Abroad
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS - September 18, 2024 - The Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists strongly condemns the uprising of xenophobia in Springfield, Ohio, and the recent decision by the parliament in the country of Georgia to...