On Saturday, January 24, 2026, American Baptists across the region will gather starting at 9:00 am at the First Federated Church, 200 Central Street, Hudson, MA for a special event: “Building Bridges.” Grounded in the powerful message of Ephesians 2:19–22, this Leadership Day will highlight the call for unity, reconciliation, and shared identity in the household of God. This year’s keynote speaker is Dr. Virginia Ward, former Dean of Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary in Boston.