by James Rice III | Feb 10, 2026 | Blog
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...
by James Rice III | Feb 3, 2026 | Blog
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...
by James Rice III | Jan 7, 2026 | Blog
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,...
by James Rice III | Dec 10, 2025 | Blog
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...
by James Rice III | Dec 2, 2025 | Blog
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,...
by James Rice III | Oct 21, 2025 | Blog
The Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists (AWAB) recently hosted its 4th Annual Lecture, featuring Rev. Dr. Justin Sabia-Tanis, who delivered an inspiring message titled “Reveal, Resist, and Revel: Queer and Trans Artists’ Visions of Spirituality.” Held at...
