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...
by James Rice III | Dec 17, 2024 | The Rainbow Circle Blog
From Left To Right: AWAB donors Tom & Dianne Bayes, Board Member Erica Saunders, Executive Director Rev. Dr. Brian Henderson, with Board Member Rev. Dr. Cliff Matthews, Pastor of AWAB Member Church, St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church, and his associate Minster...
by James Rice III | Dec 12, 2024 | The Rainbow Circle Blog
AWAB Executive Director, Rev. Dr. Brian Henderson with author, Brian Mclaren Dear Rainbow Circle, My October travel schedule has been full. After a visit to Kentucky, where I had the opportunity to spend time visiting AWAB family and friends, including connecting with...
by James Rice III | Oct 7, 2024 | The Rainbow Circle Blog
AWAB Board Members with special guest lecturer Rev. Dr. Brandon Crowley Dear Rainbow Circle, Merriam-Webster defines retreat as: an act or process of withdrawing especially from what is difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable. Well, your AWAB staff and board of...
