by James Rice III | Oct 9, 2025 | The Rainbow Circle Blog
Dear Rainbow Circle Friends, I’m thrilled to share that Finding a Home Among Baptists by C. Delane Tew is finally here! After five years in the making, this long-awaited history tells the story of how Baptists have “come out” over the decades to affirm and include...
by James Rice III | Aug 25, 2025 | The Rainbow Circle Blog
Dear Rainbow Circle Members & Friends: As I write to you today, I’m aware that the onslaught of anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment, rhetoric, and legislation continues. This is increasingly difficult to process and, in many cases, experience first-hand. On a recent AWAB trip,...
by James Rice III | Jul 29, 2025 | The Rainbow Circle Blog
Dear Rainbow Circle Members & Friends: Can you believe we’re nearly through summer? Since we last connected, I have personally moved cross-country to be nearer to my family, especially my three kids (although two of my three are now young adults and beginning...
by James Rice III | May 29, 2025 | The Rainbow Circle Blog
Dear Rainbow Circle Members & Friends: As we enter June when many communities around the country celebrate Pride month, I am aware that this year many churches, institutions, and individuals are experiencing Pride differently . For churches and institutions, Pride...
by James Rice III | Apr 30, 2025 | The Rainbow Circle Blog
Dear Rainbow Circle Members & Friends: The Collective of Queer Christian Leaders (CQCL) gathered on April 14th at 10:00 am EDT for a Rally at the U.S. Capitol. This group, of which AWAB is a founding member, recognized how as a nation we are at a pivotal moment in...
by James Rice III | Feb 20, 2025 | The Rainbow Circle Blog
Dear Rainbow Circle Friends: My 2025 travel itinerary is off and running. My first trip of the year was to Louisville, Kentucky, where I had the privilege to be the proclaimer (preacher) for Highland Baptist Church. HBC’s pastor, Mary Alice Birdwhistell is concluding...
