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
Meet Pastor Philip K.—A Visionary Peacebuilder in Uganda
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,...
Viewed and Voiced: A Celebration of AWAB’s Trans Community
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...
Resources for these Tough Times
In the latest edition of the Bi-Weekly Spirit, AWAB’s Executive Director, Brian, shared a heartfelt message addressing the challenges facing LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly our trans siblings, in the wake of recent political developments. He reminded us of the...
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