A Rainbow in the Shadow of the Cross
Dear Rainbow Circle Members, It’s hard to believe we’re already past the middle of February. The season of Lent begins this week with Ash Wednesday, and before we know it, many of us will be planning traditions and festivities surrounding Easter. Even while it remains...
Fear, Rainbow Crosswalks, Solidarity Needed
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,...
When God Has Faith In Us
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...
“Because It Needs to Exist”
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...
Rallying In DC
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...
Life As Normal ?
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...
A Taste of Heaven
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...