The following reflection is given by Rev. Dr. Brenda R. Halliburton, National Coordinator for Intercultural Ministries and Black Churches Strategist for the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. This is a very important year for African Americans! We just celebrated the inauguration of an African-American President for a second term. In addition, this year marks the anniversaries of […]
Welcoming the Stranger: Why I Am Proud to be an American Baptist The reflection below was written by Rev. Don Ng, ABCUSA vice president and nominee to serve as president for the term running from January 1, 2014-December 31, 2015. Some of my fondest childhood memories are the times when I was growing up at the […]
Friday, March 1st is World Day of Prayer 2013. Services begin at sunrise in the Pacific and follow the sun around the globe. Women, men and children in more than 170 countries and regions will participate in this ecumenical movement of believers from many traditions who come together to observe a common day of prayer. […]
Each Wednesday throughout the season of Lent in 2013, a reflection including bible verses and prayer suggestions will be available on the ABCUSA website. The following reading is the second reflection, posted for the second week of Lent, on February 20, 2013. Psalm 27 (NRSV) 1 The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom […]
