Association of Welcoming & Affirming Baptists
since 1993
Welcoming & Affirming All People
As the only organization solely devoted to building the Welcoming and Affirming movement within the Baptist traditions, AWAB has a unique call to be The National Voice for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Allied Baptists in the US.
Since 1993 AWAB has been supporting churches in being and becoming Welcoming and Affirming of all people regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation. We work as individuals, congregations, regional groupings and as a national body to advance the Radical Welcome and Love of God in Jesus Christ through being the Ministry of Reconciliation and building up the Beloved Community where all will be one.
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Recent News
Trans Webinar Series Episode 1: Welcoming The Transgender Community
We are all made in the image of God. What that means is that in every person we meet, we learn how different love can look, from person to person and situation to situation. From every human being, we learn something different about what is sacred and what is holy....
AWAB Is Now On Amazon Smile
Have you ever wanted to financially support AWAB with next to no effort and through your frequent shopping habits? (don't worry, we won't tell your partner!) Now you can! AmazonSmile Charity Lists is a meaningful way for you to shop and donate items directly to...
AWAB Board and Staff Meets for Annual Retreat
Between September 19th and 21st, 2021, the AWAB board and staff convened for their annual retreat, held this year at the Berkeley School of Theology in Berkeley, CA. A virtual option was provided for those unable to attend in person. The Board completed a number of...
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