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,” it was a useful primer for those who are committed to the flourishing of all amid the heightened immigration-related challenges arising from a slew of new policies coming out of Washington, D.C.

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 02/03/2024)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is pleased to announce the receipt of a $1.5 million, five-year grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its National Initiative to Strengthen Hispanic Pastoral Leaders and Congregations.

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 01/23/2025)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is pleased to announce that the Rev. Dr. A. Roy Medley, general secretary emeritus of American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA), is the 2025 recipient of the prestigious Edwin T. Dahlberg Peace and Justice Award. The award will be presented formally during the ABCUSA Biennial Mission Summit in Omaha, Nebraska, in July.

VALLEY FORGE, PA (01/07/2025)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is pleased to announce the pending opening of the three-month application window for the 2025-26  ABHMS scholarship cycle. The online application form will be available beginning January 15 for eligible undergraduate, graduate, and seminary students seeking financial assistance. The deadline for submitting completed applications and all supporting documents is April 15 at 5 p.m. ET.

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 01/13/2025)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) urges immediate support for the One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) campaign to aid victims of the catastrophic wildfires devastating Southern California. Since January 7, multiple fires have consumed hundreds of thousands of acres across Greater Los Angeles, claiming at least 24 lives and destroying more than 12,300 homes and businesses according to local news sources.