A Call to Live Into Our God-Created Best
With the passage of Amendment One in North Carolina and the statements in support of marriage equality by the President and Vice President too many Baptist pastors have taken it upon themselves to speak hate and insight violence against the transgender, bisexual, lesbian and gay community. Pastor Charles L. Worley of the Providence Road Baptist Church in Maiden, NC is the latest in a long string of Baptist preachers who are telling the world that their God is not loving and compassionate, but hate-filled and bigoted.
We want to let Pastor Worley and the rest of the world know that we do not condone his hate speech and that he does not speak for all Baptists. You can make your voice heard by donating to AWAB in honor of Pastor Worley. For every donation we receive we will send an INDIVIDUAL THANK YOU CARD to Pastor Worley that says, "A donation has been made to the Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists in honor of Pastor Charles L. Worley. Thank you for joining with us to advocate for the full inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons within Baptist communities of faith." Click the GIVE button below and make your donation today! Make sure to put a note in the message line letting us know this is in honor of Pastor Worley. May the fire of Pentecost bring a fresh Spirit of Love to and through us for the world! |
"You're familiar with the old written law, 'Love your friend,' and its unwritten companion, 'Hate your enemy.' I'm challenging that. I'm telling you to love your enemies. Let them bring out the best in you, not the worst. When someone gives you a hard time, respond with the energies of love, for then you are working out of your true selves, your God-created selves."
Matthew 5:43-44 The Message |
The National Voice for LGBT Baptists
The Association of Welcoming & Affirming Baptists (AWAB) is made up of a growing number of member churches, affiliated organizations, and individuals willing to go on record as welcoming and affirming of all persons without regard to sexual orientation or gender identity. These organizations and individuals have joined together to advocate for the full inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons within Baptist communities of faith.
Nominations for AWAB Board, Class of 2012 Open!If you or someone you know is interested in serving on the AWAB Board for a three year term (with an option to serve an additional three years) click here to send us your nomination! Nominations close May 31st, 2012. Voting in July 2012.
Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists
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Rev. Dr. Chris Ayers, pastor of AWAB member Wedgewood Baptist Church in Charlotte, North Carolina shares a letter that he wrote to newspapers in North Carolina regarding Gay Marriage.
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Thank you to all of our member and affiliated congregations, organizations and our Friends who contribute to make AWAB a strong voice for inclusion in the Baptist community in the US and around the world.
With additional support from the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation.
