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The Church as Refuge: A Pastoral Response to Mass Deportations
OMAHA, NE (ABNS 07/02/2025)—What follows is a pastoral response from the senior leadership of American Baptist Home Mission Societies on behalf of its Board of Directors to recent actions by federal authorities directed at immigrants, asylum seekers, refugees, and those facing deportation. Dear American Baptist Family, Grace and peace to you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. For generations, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) has responded to Christ's call to welcome the stranger and walk with those on the margins.
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ABHMS issues appeal for donations following deadly tornadoes in Central U.S.
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 05/20/2025)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) has issued a call for prayers and financial support for residents of Kentucky and Missouri devastated by tornadoes May 16-17. The storms left upward of two dozen dead and many critically injured, according to local and state authorities. Kentucky was especially hard hit, with more than 19 fatalities.
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The Christian Citizen, ABHMS receive multiple communications awards at latest RCC annual conference
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 05/01/2025)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) and its publishing ministry The Christian Citizen were honored with a total of five DeRose-Hinkhouse Memorial Awards from the Religion Communicators Council (RCC) at its annual conference in Salt Lake City, Utah. The awards were presented April 24 during a banquet held on the first evening of the three-day gathering.
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The Deportation of U.S. Veterans
Rocky, a United States military veteran, describes his ordeal of being deported to Mexico, where he knew no one and possessed nothing, following his release from prison. He eventually received assistance from the Unified U.S. Deported Veterans Resource Center in Tijuana (www.uusdepvets.org), where he currently resides. Years of attempting to return to the States have remained fruitless.
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New Judson Press Release: ‘Creating Space for Grace: Engaging Intergenerational Faith’ Available for Pre-order
Through a compilation of essays, this book celebrates the work of the plenary speakers and workshop presenters from the 2024 Space for Grace & Spiritual Caregivers Conference and explores the critical issues of active intergenerational faith and making the conference learnings accessible for use in your church.
EDITORS: Jeffrey Haggray, Cheryl Price, and Rachael Lawrence
FORMAT: Paperback
AVAILABILITY: Pre-order with estimated arrival on July 11, 2025
COST: $28.99
