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"When I am asked about my coming out story, my initial thought is always “which time?” Followed swiftly with “Came out as what?” I am gender-queer, unapologetically Black, manage fibromyalgia, and am Queer (in both sexual orientation and political stance). I have come out so many times, in so many ways, and as so many parts of my identity."
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Additionally, the Alliance has put together antiracism resources for
white people seeking to deepen or begin antiracism work.
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"The spirit of the Confederate past that is manifest in this monument is not representative of the spirit we would wish to be the present of Fort Worth and Tarrant County, nor their future."
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"For one week this coming July, I am to teach an intensive online class, “The Art of the Commonplace: Being a Pastor in Uncommon Times,” through the Vancouver School of Theology (VST), University of British Columbia."
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"The direct action in the streets protesting police brutality and resistance to systemic racism has nurtured hope for the possibility of positive change in our nation. Another way our democracy can change and be strengthened is by voting in this upcoming election."
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C
ondolences to the Baugh Family
By The Alliance Staff
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The Alliance joins our voice with Baptists across our nation mourning the death of Barbara Nell “Babs” Baugh as well as celebrating the impact of her life and work motivated by a desire to make a difference. The work of the Alliance that captured her interest, as well as the Eula Mae and John Baugh Foundation’s support, is the Alto da Mina Chamber Orchestra, a ministry that has been changing the lives of young people in northeast Brazil since 2015. (
See the Nov. 18 article which tells a full story of the orchestra
) The Alliance is grateful for Babs Baugh’s life, witness, and generosity that continues to make ministries like the Alto da Mina Chamber orchestra possible!
(photo from Baptist News Global)
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Stay up to date on what's happening around the Alliance:
- Join us on Friday, June 19 at 3:30 p.m. EDT for the Alliance of Baptists Juneteenth Vigil: Imagining a Future. Register here.
- The Alliance’s partners in Brazil are now living in the the locus of the second largest number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the world. Read Paula’s letter to learn about two actions you can take to support our partners during this time.
- Former Alliance staff member Mary Andreolli-Comstock and former Alliance board member Lindsay Andreolli-Comstock have written a VBS curriculum about global citizenship suited to either in-person or online hosting.
- Do you have a prayer request you want to share with the wider Alliance community? Submit it here.
- The CAIRN (Clergy Affiliate Information and Resource Network) Leadership Team has organized twice-weekly clergy debriefing sessions. Learn more and register here.
- Stay up to date with our ministry partners around the world by reading "Field Notes".
- The Mass Poor People’s Assembly & Moral March on Washington is going digital! On June 20, you can join the largest digital and social media gathering of poor and low-wealth people, moral and religious leaders, advocates, and people of conscience in this nation’s history. To learn more, click here!
- Our Partner Organization, The Baptist Joint Committee, is holding their annual luncheon online on June 26 from 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET. The event is free, but registration is required.
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Calendar
June 18
7p EDT/6p CDT
June 19
12p EDT/11p CDT
3:30p EDT/2:30p CDT
June 20
June 22
12p EDT/11p CDT
June 25
7p EDT/6p CDT
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The Alliance of Baptists is a vibrant movement of people, faith communities and ministry partners who are deeply passionate about ecumenism, partnership in mission, relentless hospitality and racial and social justice.
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