RCRC - Black Church Initiative

Reverend Dr. Carlton W. Veazey calls all to join in the worship service.

Many people were moved by the spiritual and powerful words spoken by the worship leaders.

Dr. Joycelyn Elders gave a rousing speech on the importance of sexuality education in the African American community.

Participants packed the chapel to hear the words of Dr. Elders.

Youth in the Teen Leadership Institute had worship services designed specifically for a young audience.

One Teen Leadership Institute session concentrated on the importance of safe healthy relationships.

Reverend Mariah Britton led a session on Human Sexuality and the Ministry

Reverend Cedric Harmon inspired during a worship service.

We were once again blessed to have the Keeping It Real Choir perform at the opening worship service.

Reverend Kenneth Samuels once again preached an outstanding sermon.

The three-day Summit opened with a festive reception in order for participants to get to know one another.

Several Teen Leadership Institute sessions were segregated by sex, to allow youth to speak openly about themselves.

The National Black Religious Summit is a time for many to see old friends and colleagues.

.Participants sang, prayed, and experienced the Spirit during the National Black Religious Summit on Sexuality.

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National Black Religious Summit 12 on Sexuality
The Dawn of a New Day

The twelfth annual National Black Religious Summit on Sexuality was held July 9-11, 2008 at the Howard University School of Divinity in Washington, DC. This year’s theme was “The Dawn of a New Day, ” which is so appropriate during an election year when we have heard so much about change from the political parties. In the National Black Church Initiative, all that we have done throughout the past twelve years has prepared us to make major changes within our churches relating to issues of sexuality.

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The Honorable Barbara Lee (D-CA) welcomed participants to the National Black Religious Summit on Sexuality and discussed the need for comprehensive sexuality education.

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For more information about the Summit, contact 202-628-7700 or info@rcrc.org.