VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/29/20)—On May 29, 2020, Interim General Secretary Dr. C. Jeff Woods published a letter to American Baptists with a message centered around justice and more specifically, racial justice. Read the letter below. To read the letter in Spanish, click here. Dear American Baptists, The death of George Floyd has caused widespread […]
This post is shared as a COVID-19 resource on our resource page at www.abc-usa.org/coronavirus. Visit this page to find helpful resources and information, and see regular updates from American Baptist regions and national partners. May 13, 2020 Every Thursday night in May 2020, ABC of New York State is presenting an online forum for church […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (5/28/20)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) invites pastors, lay leaders chaplains and spiritual caregivers to participate in “You Are Not Alone: A Space for Grace Retreat,” a virtual three-day conference to be held 1-3 p.m. Tuesdays June 16, 23 and 30. Participants can join the retreat from the comfort of their own […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (5/29/20)—As the United States passes the mark of 100,000 COVID-19 deaths, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) calls on American Baptists to mark the grim milestone on Monday, June 1, at noon, local time, as part of a National Day of Mourning and Lament, joining people of faith together in a day […]
The first ever virtual global BWA worship service is this week, and will feature praises and prayers from around the world. The worship service will be on both Friday, May 29 at 8:00pm EDT and Saturday, May 30 at 2:00pm EDT. Churches and individuals from 33 countries have already registered. Register today at baptistworld.org/pentecost. The […]
This article, written by Rev. Dr. Greg Johnson, was originally published on May 19, 2020 by The Christian Citizen. (Photo by Todd Turner on Unsplash) In 2004, the world witnessed a catastrophic event, unlike anything seen before. Around the world, various news media broadcast the aftermath of the deadliest tsunami in history. Reports indicated that […]
The National Council of Churches USA (NCC) will hold a public online memorial service on Sunday, May 24, 2020 at 6:00 pm ET to mourn the more than 300,000 people worldwide who have lost their lives to the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 90,000 of whom were in the United States. The NCC is comprised of […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (5/20/20)—New dates for “Celebrating Ministering Women: Radical. Redeemed. Ready.” have been announced. Originally scheduled for June 2020, the conference will now be held June 15-18, 2022, at the Green Lake Conference Center in Green Lake, Wisconsin. The event has been rescheduled for a time when organizers hope travel will be easier and […]
The Generosity Project is a collaborative effort between ABCUSA, regions, and local congregations. The Generosity Project aims to help pastors re-frame the conversation around stewardship and generosity in their congregations. Bi-monthly blogs help support new growth and understanding as we deepen our ministry and discipleship. April 24, 2020 Rev. Dr. Campbell B. Singleton, III Associate Executive […]
This post is shared as a COVID-19 resource on our resource page at www.abc-usa.org/coronavirus. Visit this page to find helpful resources and information, and see regular updates from American Baptist regions and national partners. The reflection below was provided by Rev. James E. McJunkin, Jr., Regional Executive Pastor, Philadelphia Baptist Association. May 13, 2020 A Bible […]
