by James Rice III | Apr 2, 2025 | Blog
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....
by James Rice III | Mar 30, 2025 | Blog
The Association of Welcoming & Affirming Baptists (AWAB) is proud to release Viewed and Voiced—a sacred digital publication honoring Trans Day of Visibility 2025 by uplifting the voices of trans and nonbinary people across our member churches. Each year, Trans Day...
by James Rice III | Mar 25, 2025 | Blog
AWAB’s 2025 Holy Week & Easter Directory Is Now Live As Holy Week approaches, many LGBTQ+ individuals and allies are looking for spaces to worship, reflect, and celebrate without fear of exclusion. That’s where we come in. The Association of Welcoming &...
by James Rice III | Mar 19, 2025 | Blog
Faith in Action: Rally for LGBTQ+ Justice on April 14 AWAB is joining The Collective of Queer Christian Leaders (CQCL) for a historic LGBTQ+ rally at the U.S. Capitol on Monday, April 14, the day after Palm Sunday. The “Triumphal Entry” of Jesus into Jerusalem was not...
by James Rice III | Mar 19, 2025 | Blog
Faith in Action: A Special Conversation with Pastor Philip K. AWAB invites you to a special Zoom conversation with Pastor Philip K., a Baptist leader, theologian, and faith-based conflict transformation expert working in Uganda and across Eastern Africa. Wednesday,...
by James Rice III | Mar 11, 2025 | Blog
A Special Publication for Trans Day of Visibility Each year on March 31, we recognize Trans Day of Visibility (TDOV)—a day dedicated to celebrating the lives, experiences, and contributions of trans and nonbinary people. At AWAB, we believe that visibility is more...
