VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/21/18)—This Christmas season, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) reflects with gratitude on the generosity of donors who have facilitated its awarding of $723,111 total in grants to 129 partners in 2018. Representing the ministry of ABHMS since its inception in 1832, grants were awarded to congregations, communities and institutions that […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/12/18)—Since September 2017, when Hurricane Maria wrought havoc on Puerto Rico, 48 American Baptist churches, schools and other entities on the island have been restored or are undergoing restoration because of American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) ongoing “Rebuilding, Restoring, Renewing Puerto Rico” initiative. While 29 entities received help via funds, […]
PHILADELPHIA, PA (ABNS 11/15/18)—At its meeting here before the start of the national Space for Grace conference, the board of directors of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) elected four new members and received a status report about its “Rebuilding, Restoring, Renewing Puerto Rico” initiative. Executive Director Dr. Jeffrey Haggray reminded the board in his […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/31/18)—Close to 3,000 children have been separated from their parents as a result of the zero-tolerance immigration policy instituted by the U.S. government. In late June, following the mobilization of people of faith and their advocacy for social justice, a federal judge in California ordered a halt to most family separations […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/16/18)—Continuing to denounce the separation of migrant children from their families, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) announces a new way for American Baptists to financially support legal aid for family reunification and suggests helpful resources for those who wish to advocate in their communities. On behalf of American Baptist Churches […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/21/18)—International Ministries (IM) has received an emergency relief grant of $8,500 from One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) funding to respond to the critical needs in Latin America following the deadly volcanic eruption in Guatemala and the violence in Nicaragua. IM thanks God that the Rev. Ricardo Mayol Bracero, IM regional consultant […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/17/18)—American Baptist Churches USA General Secretary Rev. Dr. Lee B. Spitzer published a pastoral letter today entitled, “Journeying Toward the Summit by the Sea.” Read the full letter below. If you would like download a printable copy in English, please click here; a Spanish copy can be found here. Journeying Toward […]
Churches throughout the United States and Puerto Rico are invited to sign up to participate in the Iglesias Bautistas de Puerto Rico – ABCUSA Sister Churches Initiative. The Sister Churches Initiative offers U.S. mainland churches the opportunity to befriend and express solidarity with Puerto Rican American Baptist congregations. The initiative is coordinated by ABCUSA’s Office […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/8/18)—Churches throughout the United States and Puerto Rico are invited to sign up to participate in the Iglesias Bautistas de Puerto Rico – ABCUSA Sister Churches Initiative. The Sister Churches Initiative offers U.S. mainland churches the opportunity to befriend and express solidarity with Puerto Rican American Baptist congregations. The initiative is […]
Iglesias Bautistas de Puerto Rico Executive Minister Rev. Edgardo M. Caraballo Marín and American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) General Secretary Rev. Dr. Lee B. Spitzer are pleased to invite churches throughout our country to sign up to participate in the Iglesias Bautistas de Puerto Rico – ABCUSA Sister Churches Initiative. The Sister Churches Initiative offers […]
