American Baptist
Churches, USA
A People of Faith~A
People in Mission-
"American Baptists are a Christ-centered, biblically grounded,
ethnically diverse people called to radical personal discipleship in
Christ Jesus. Our commitment to Jesus propels us to nurture authentic
relationships with one another; build healthy churches; transform our
communities, our nations and our world; engage every member in hands-on
ministry; and speak the prophetic word in love."
National Ministries "For the love of Christ urges us on...." II Corinthians 5:14-15- As part of American Baptist Churches USA, National Ministries answers God's call to live out Christian faith and transform individuals, congregations and communities through developing Christ-centered leadership, networks and programs committed to witness and evangelism, social justice, discipleship and mission work across the United States and Puerto Rico.
Association
of Welcoming & Affirming Baptists
Members of the Association of Welcoming & Affirming Baptists
(AWAB)
are churches, organizations, and individuals who are willing to go on
record as welcoming and affirming all persons without regard to sexual
orientation or gender identity, and who have joined together to
advocate for the full inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual and
transgender persons within Baptist communities of faith. Our unique
makeup helps make AWAB The National Voice for LGBT Baptists.
The
Baptist Peace Fellowship of North America
The Baptist Peace Fellowship gathers, equips and mobilizes Baptists to
build a culture of peace rooted in justice. We labour with a wonderful
array of peacemakers to change the world. We are called by God to the
Gospel of Peace. This calling is rooted in our faith in Jesus Christ,
who is our Peace, in whom God is reconciling the world and through whom
God calls us to the ministry of peacemaking. Peace is not only our
goal, but our means. The foundation of peace is justice. The force of
peace is love.
Soul Force "The purpose of Soulforce is freedom for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people from religious and political oppression through the practice of relentless nonviolent resistance." This site has many resources for people desiring to live in peace with themselves and others and who wish to gain understanding of the issues surrounding sexual orientation and faith.
The Human Rights Campaign is America’s largest civil rights organization working to achieve gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender equality. By inspiring and engaging all Americans, HRC strives to end discrimination against GLBT citizens and realize a nation that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all.
Transgender Tapestry IFGE advocates for freedom of gender expression. We promote the understanding and acceptance of All People: Transgender, Transsexual, Crossdresser, Agender, Gender Queer, Intersex, Two Spirit, Hijra, Kathoey, Drag King, Drag Queen, Queer, Lesbian, Gay, Straight, Butch, Femme, Faerie, Homosexual, Bisexual, Heterosexual, and of course - You!
CoOp America Our mission is to harness economic power—the strength of consumers, investors, businesses, and the marketplace—to create a socially just and environmentally sustainable society. Our Vision: We work for a world where all people have enough, where all communities are healthy and safe, and where the bounty of the Earth is preserved for all the generations to come.
What does the Lord require of you?
To do Justice, love mercy and walk humbly with your God.
~Micah 6:8~
Peace to all who enter here.