Research by Topic: healing-communities
In this Advent season, amid the shadows, comes the light
Published December 14, 2015When I heard the news bulletin about the shooting in San Bernardino, Calif., my hand sprinted to the off button on my car radio. Enough already. Turning off the radio, though, doesn’t tune out the unspeakable pain of senseless and merciless taking of human life, even when it’s a continent away from me. The horror […]
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ABHMS urges support for Syrian refugees, recommends resource
Published November 24, 2015VALLEY FORGE, PA (11/24/15)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) urges American Baptist individuals and congregations to take action and speak out on behalf of Syrian refugees, recommending Church World Service’s (CWS) online “How Can We Help?” resource as a starting point. The resource includes prayers, a bulletin insert with instructions for calling Congress, and ideas […]
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ABHMS’ ‘Space for Grace’ coverage continues; national event urged attendees to create positive change
Published November 17, 2015VALLEY FORGE, PA (11/17/15)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) continues telling the powerful story of its national “Space for Grace” gathering. Held at the Hilton Los Angeles Airport hotel Nov. 4-7, Space for Grace featured prophetic preachers and presenters who urged attendees to examine their lives, accept the call to seek justice and create positive […]
Filed under: developing-leaders, equipping-disciples, healing-communities, Space for Grace
Attendees of ABHMS’ ‘Space for Grace’ urged to correct injustice, create change
Published November 9, 2015VALLEY FORGE, PA (11/9/15)—From shedding tears to roaring with laughter, attendees at American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) national Space for Grace gathering held at the Hilton Los Angeles Airport hotel Wednesday through Saturday experienced a wide range of emotions, as powerful preachers and speakers urged them to examine their own lives and accept the […]
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With new leadership, ABHMS presses on, sharing God’s reconciling love across home mission field
Published November 5, 2015LOS ANGELES, CA (ABNS 11/5/15)—“We are here today looking back at where we come from, realizing we are still on a journey because our work is not finished,” said the Rev. Dr. Laura Sinclair when she opened the Nov. 3-4 board meeting of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) with worship. Relating the ongoing work […]
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ABHMS marks Pastoral/Spiritual Care Week by offering variety of resources
Published October 12, 2015VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/12/15)—Oct. 25-31 is Pastoral/Spiritual Care Week, and American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) encourages American Baptists to pray for American Baptist-endorsed chaplains and pastoral/spiritual caregivers and to celebrate their gifts, service and contributions. This is an occasion to set aside time to express gratitude to God for those called to provide […]
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ABHMS signs statement against human trafficking
Published October 7, 2015VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/7/15)—As a member of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility (ICCR), American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) has joined with more than 100 investors representing U.S. and international public pension funds, unions, faith institutions and socially responsible asset management firms in signing a statement to the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, […]
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Complete Pastoral Caregiver’s Casebook series now available from Judson Press
Published October 1, 2015VALLEY FORGE, PA (10/1/15)—Just in time for Pastoral Care Week, celebrated October 25–31, Judson Press is releasing two new titles in The Pastoral Caregiver’s Casebook series: Ministry in Health, Volume 3 and Ministry in Specialized Settings, Volume 4. The Pastoral Caregiver’s Casebook series, edited by John J. Gleason, is a collection of best practices and […]
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Registration extended for national gathering grappling with today’s tough questions
Published September 1, 2015VALLEY FORGE, PA (9/1/15)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) announces that registration has been extended for its national “Space for Grace” gathering planned for Los Angeles this November. The early registration deadline—featuring a discounted price—has been extended to Sept. 30, and the regular registration deadline to Oct. 30. The event seeks to promote healing conversations […]
Filed under: equipping-disciples, developing-leaders, healing-communities, Space for Grace
ABHMS sponsors service to celebrate ADA
Published July 28, 2015VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/28/15)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) was among the sponsors of an interfaith service held Sunday at First Trinity Lutheran Church, Washington, D.C., to celebrate the progress and promise of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). President George H.W. Bush signed the ADA 25 years ago Sunday. The service opened with […]
Filed under: curtis-ramsey-lucas, healing-communities, disability-ministry, disabilities-ministries, Interfaith-Disability-Advocacy-Coalition
