Research by Topic: Space for Grace
ABHMS Space for Grace 2018 urban retreat to feature art, performances
Published September 13, 2018VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/13/18)—A variety of inspiring faith-related art and performances will be featured during American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) highly anticipated “Space for Grace: Thy Will Be Done” urban retreat Nov. 14-16 in Philadelphia. For conferencegoers’ convenience, all performances and exhibits this year will be hosted in one place—the conference exhibit hall. […]
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ABHMS’ ‘Space for Grace’ 2018 urban retreat promises renewal, refreshment
Published August 30, 2018VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/30/18)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) “Space for Grace: Thy Will Be Done” urban retreat Nov. 14-16 in Philadelphia promises a variety of ways for participants to experience grace, reflection, refreshment and renewal. Via online video, ABHMS Executive Director Dr. Jeffrey Haggray extends an invitation to attend this highly anticipated national […]
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Early-bird discount deadline extended for ABHMS’ Space for Grace 2018 urban retreat
Published August 16, 2018VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/16/18)—The deadline to register for American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) “Space for Grace: Thy Will Be Done” at the early-bird discount rate of $229 has been extended to Sept. 7. The discount rate for this highly anticipated urban retreat Nov. 14-16 in Philadelphia includes three evening receptions, two lunches and […]
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Returning participant encourages attendance at upcoming Space for Grace: ‘It’s one of those lasting, impactful events that will shape you’
Published August 2, 2018Anyone who has seen American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) website or Space for Grace promotional materials has likely glimpsed a photograph of a woman immersed in worship, singing praises to the Lord with her eyes closed and head tossed back. That woman is the Rev. Nikita McCalister, associate executive minister for Administration, American Baptist […]
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Registration opens for ABHMS’ highly anticipated Space for Grace 2018 urban retreat
Published May 18, 2018VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/18/18)—Registration is now open for American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) highly anticipated “Thy Will Be Done”-themed Space for Grace 2018 conference planned for Nov. 14-16 in Philadelphia. Join faith leaders, community service leaders, social justice advocates and others considering critical issues facing Christians today in the 2½-day conference at Loews […]
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Mark your calendar for November: American Baptist Home Mission Societies announces Space for Grace 2018
Published March 5, 2018VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/5/18)—Building on the highly successful Los Angeles Space for Grace national gathering in 2015, American Baptist Home Mission Societies will sponsor Space for Grace 2018: “Thy Will Be Done,” Nov. 14-16, 2018, in Philadelphia, featuring author and theologian Walter Brueggemann as keynote presenter. Faith leaders, community service leaders, social justice advocates […]
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Back by popular demand: ABHMS to present ‘Space for Grace’ at Mission Summit
Published May 5, 2017VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/5/17)—As part of the 2017 Biennial Mission Summit in Portland, Ore., back by popular demand is the artistic portion of American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) acclaimed “Space for Grace” event. Showcasing original works by Christian-influenced artists and performers, Space for Grace will be presented Friday through Sunday in Innovators Hall. […]
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Brian D. McLaren’s Space for Grace Bible study now available at no cost online
Published April 20, 2016Available for the first time on American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) website for viewing at no cost is renowned theologian, speaker and Christian author Brian D. McLaren’s opening Bible study from ABHMS’ critically-acclaimed November 2015 Space for Grace national gathering in Los Angeles. From the privacy of your own home or office or with […]
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Learning about ‘call’ during ‘Space for Grace’
Published December 15, 2015“God knows who you are and calls you anyway—or in spite of it,” said the Rev. Dr. Adam Bond during his leadership of the Learning Experience “When God Calls Us in the Midst of a Crisis,” presented as part of American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ recent Space for Grace gathering in Los Angeles. Assistant professor of Historical Studies and American Baptist liaison at Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology, Virginia Union University, Bond’s session drew participants from as far away as Alaska and spoke especially to those plagued by self-doubt.
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