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LATEST NEWS

• Devastating loss: ABHMS calls for prayers and support for Rainy Mountain Kiowa Indian Baptist Church

  VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 03/17/2025)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) has mobilized a One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) appeal to aid the Rainy Mountain Kiowa Indian Baptist Church congregation and community in Southwest Oklahoma. On March 14, high winds downed a power pole, sparking flames that rapidly fanned into a roaring wildfire, destroying the primary church building.

• ABHMS calls for prayers and support for Kentucky, other areas of Ohio Valley

  VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 02/20/2025)—In response to devastating floods that have inundated Kentucky, West Virginia, and other parts of the Ohio River Valley, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) has launched a One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) appeal to raise much-needed funds to aid victims of this natural disaster. To date, 14 lives have been lost, an untold number remain missing, and thousands have been displaced from their homes, according to officials.

• Faith leaders and activists unite in ABHMS Justice Dialogue to confront immigration challenges

  VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 02/07/2025)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) hosted a Justice Dialogue on February 5 about the current immigration crisis in the United States. This virtual event drew over 250 clergy, activists, educators, and legal professionals. Titled “Care for One Another During Current Immigration Enforcement: Know Your Rights for Yourself and Your Community,”

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Spanish for Ministry — Intermediate — ABHMS Center for Continuous Learning

  Advance your conversational Spanish skills in contextualized ministry, deepening your cultural competency and relational skills. A 5-week certificate course taught by an ESL-certified and bilingual educator.

  INSTRUCTOR: Keila M. Ramos Rivera
  COST: $125.00
  DATES: Wed., Apr. 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2025
  TIME: 6:00-7:30 p.m. ET | 3:00-4:30 p.m. PT

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• Berkeley School of Theology’s First Friday Lunch & Learn

  Title: “Cultivating & Connecting: The Integration of Culture & Faith through Asian Ministries.”

  The Rev. Michele Turek, national coordinator for Asian Ministries at American Baptist Home Mission Societies, will share about her work with an invitation to consider the journeys we all both inherit and walk. Come consider the relationship between one’s culture and faith, and the uniqueness each person and community bring to the richness of God’s family.

  INSTRUCTOR: Rev. Michele Turek
  COST: Free
  DATE: Fri., May 2, 2025
  TIME: 12:00-1:00 p.m. PT | 9:00-10:00 a.m. ET

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• Bridge Being: Space for Respite & Refueling–ABHMS Center for Continuous Learning

  Intercultural leaders who stand at the intersection of diverse persons and perspectives know it is an exhilarating and sometimes exhausting place to minister. Join us for a time of guided self-care and strengthening, online or in person. In-person location: 1075 First Ave., King of Prussia, PA 19406.

  INSTRUCTOR: Rev. Dr. Marie Onwubuariri
  COST: $50.00 (online price); $60.00 (in-person price)
  DATE: Thur., May 29, 2025
  TIME: 1:00-4:00 p.m. ET | 10:00-1:00 p.m. PT

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