Research by Topic: healing-communities
The Minidoka Pilgrimage: An American story for times such as these
Published July 4, 2016“American Citizens,” Acrylic, 24 x 34, 2015, by Roger Shimomura By Susan Gottshall The gray baseball cap and blue polo shirt were rather unremarkable, but the white Kleenex spoke a thousand words. Seated a few rows in front of me during the opening session of the Minidoka Pilgrimage, the anonymous everyman sat by himself in […]
Filed under: susan-gottshall, asian-ministries, healing-communities, pearl-harbor, minidoka
How you can help: Disaster recovery in West Virginia and Indiana
Published June 29, 2016Severe storms in Indiana and West Virginia June 23-24 have caused significant damage in two American Baptist regions now in need of prayer and relief/recovery efforts. In Indiana, the storm’s force destroyed buildings, disrupted utilities and closed roadways in and around Brookston, designated in a state of emergency. Federated Church of Brookston, an American Baptist […]
Filed under: victoria-goff, healing-communities, disaster-response, disaster-relief-ministries, one-great-hour-of-sharing
CiP grant presented during ABHMS board meeting
Published June 22, 2016VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/22/16)—During American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) board of directors meeting here this morning, ABHMS Executive Director Dr. Jeffrey Haggray presented a $4,000 Justice for Children Initiative Children in Poverty (CiP) grant to Second Baptist Church of Germantown (SBCG), Philadelphia, to support the Children’s Initiative of the Philadelphia Interfaith Housing Network […]
Filed under: justice-for-children, lisa-harris-lee, equipping-disciples, healing-communities, children-in-poverty, jeffrey-haggray
Watch & listen: Board, staff share excitement for mission
Published June 17, 2016American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) continues to celebrate its new mission emphasis under the leadership of Executive Director Dr. Jeffrey Haggray. The redefined ministry focus on leadership, discipleship and healing transformation of individuals and communities sets the stage for carrying the close-to-two-century legacy of the Home Mission Societies into the 21st century. As ABHMS […]
Filed under: healing-communities, jeffrey-haggray
American Baptist Home Mission Societies stands with LGBTQ community in wake of Orlando massacre
Published June 17, 2016VALLEY FORGE, PA (6-17-16)—As investigation into the unspeakable violence in Orlando has deepened in the past week, initial grief and shock at the senseless loss of human life has given way to troubling news about the assailant and the nature of the violence at Pulse nightclub. This hate crime related to members of the LGBTQ […]
Filed under: healing-communities, jeffrey-haggray, social-justice, lgbtq
ABHMS seeks volunteers for various summer volunteer mission opportunities
Published June 15, 2016VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/15/16)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) seeks volunteers for a variety of summer mission opportunities that will transform lives and bolster communities across the United States. Louisiana Volunteers continue to make a difference in the lives of residents of New Orleans’ Lower 9th Ward. Slated for July 31-Aug. 6, this year’s […]
Filed under: disaster-relief-ministries, volunteer-mobilization-ministries, victoria-goff, equipping-disciples, healing-communities, volunteer-ministries, disaster-response
American Baptist leaders share prayers for grace, strength
Published June 13, 2016VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/13/16)—Following yesterday’s mass shooting in Orlando, Fla., American Baptist leaders offer prayers of healing, calling upon communities of faith to overcome hatred and violence with the power of God’s love. “American Baptist Home Mission Societies expresses heartfelt sympathy, compassion and concern for the victims of this horrific violence, along with their […]
Filed under: healing-communities, jeffrey-haggray
ABHMS co-files climate change-related shareholder resolutions at annual meetings of three corporations
Published June 3, 2016VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/3/16)—As a member of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility (ICCR), American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) co-filed climate change-related shareholder resolutions on May 25 at the annual meetings of three corporations: ExxonMobil, Chevron and Southern Co. “ABHMS will continue to press corporations to meaningfully address the long-term risks of climate […]
Filed under: socially-responsible-investing, dave-l-moore-jr, michaele-birdsall, dave-moore, healing-communities
ABHMS signs letter urging candidates to address disability concerns
Published April 27, 2016American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) has joined more than 100 organizations and individuals of faith in signing a letter that urges political candidates to address disability concerns. In addition, ABHMS encourages American Baptists to sign the letter. Written by the Interfaith Disability Advocacy Coalition (IDAC)—a program of the American Association of People with Disabilities […]
Filed under: curtis-ramsey-lucas, healing-communities, disability-ministry, disabilities-ministries, Interfaith-Disability-Advocacy-Coalition
American Baptist spends night outdoors to raise awareness for AFC, homelessness
Published April 25, 2016Inspired by American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) America for Christ Offering, Scott Macauley vividly brought homelessness to the attention of a sleepy town 7 miles north of Boston. He recently spent the night in a box on the lawn of First Baptist Church, Melrose, Mass., across the street from city hall and the fire […]
Filed under: America-for-Christ, healing-communities
