06/18/2026
3 John 1:4
“I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.”
On this Father’s Day, we offer our sincere gratitude for the many expressions of fatherhood that bless our families, congregations, and communities.
We honor fathers, grandfathers, godfathers, uncles, brothers, guardians and all who embody a fathering presence through love, affirmation, encouragement, guidance, integrity, compassion, and care. We celebrate each of you on Father’s Day and pray the day will be special for you.
We also recognize that this day holds a range of emotions. We lift in prayer those who grieve, those who long for connection, those who have lost fathers and children, and those whose experiences of fatherhood are complex or painful. May God’s abiding presence and love bring comfort, healing, and peace.
On behalf of American Baptist Churches USA, we extend deep appreciation for your witness and wisdom. We give thanks for you and for the many ways your lives reflect God’s love. May you be strengthened and renewed and may the love you share continue to reflect God’s enduring grace.
Grace and peace to you this Father’s Day.
Rev. Dr. Gina C. Jacobs-Strain
General Secretary
American Baptist Churches USA
