The National Black Church Initiative encourages and assists African American clergy and laity in addressing teen childbearing, sexuality education, unintended pregnancies, and other reproductive health issues within the context of African American culture and religion.

Learn more about the National Black Church Initiative in your area.

National Black Religious Summit on Sexuality
July 8-10 at Howard University School of Divinity
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Join the dialogue on sexuality and religion, faith-based sexuality education for youth and adults, sexual ethics and boundaries, intimate partner and domestic violence, reproductive justice and advocacy, human sexuality and ministry and much more. Summit 13 Registration Book

In conjunction with the Summit, young people between the ages of 13-18 can attend the annual “Keeping It Real!” Teen Sexuality Education Leadership Institute.
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Learn more about Summit 13
Download the Save the Date card
Sermon contest winners announced
See photos from Summit 12
Order Summit 12 CDs and/or DVDs of worship services, plenary sessions, and youth track

Upcoming Events and Trainings
The National Black Church Initiative participates in events throughout the country. Learn more

National Black Church Initiative Programs
"Keeping It Real!"
A faith-based sexuality education model to address teen pregnancy prevention and better provide young men and women with the resources needed to make healthy, responsible decisions as spiritual and sexual beings.

"Breaking the Silence"
A faith-based sexuality education model developed to assist local congregations, parents, guardians, and clergy address sex and sexuality to assist teens in making healthy life choices.

"Generation to Generation: From Silence to Shouting"
A mothers and daughters (13-18) project developed to reduce teen pregnancy in Ward 8 in the District of Columbia. In collaboration with faith and community-based agencies, the program is designed to strengthen relationships, engage participants in cultural and skills building activities, increase self-esteem and self-awareness, and inform of African American women's sexual and reproductive health needs.

Clearinghouse and Resource Center
The Multicultural Programs Department Clearinghouse and Resource Center features a collection of theological books, sermons, speeches, workshop presentations, youth and adult sexuality curriculums and serves as a resource to clergy, seminarians, health and human service educators, parents and youth.

Now available for download - BCI Clearinghouse Webinars.

Twelve Things Series
Twelve Things African American Clergy Can Do to Address Teen Pregnancy

Twelve Things Black Clergy and Congregations Can Do to Address HIV/AIDS

Twelve Things African American and Latino Clergy and Congregations Can Do to Promote Reproductive Health and Justice

Twelve Things Parents, Guardians and Caregivers Can do to Prevent Teen Pregnancy

National Black Church Initiative and La Initiativa Latina Consultants
Our consultants assist churches, organizations, clergy, laity, and youth in "breaking the silence" on human sexuality and encourage congregations to participate in our "Breaking the Silence" and "Keeping It Real!" faith and sexuality dialogue models. Our consultants organize and implement events, forums and regional conferences that address HIV/AIDS, teen pregnancy prevention, domestic violence, reproductive health and justice issues that impact African American and Latino people of faith. Learn more about NBCI or LIL in your state, or to learn more about our consultants. NBCI and LIL consultants also have the opportunity to travel to conferences and summits serving as exhibitors and speakers for the organization. If you are interested in learning more about becoming a consultant, contact Rev. Penny Willis.

To learn more about how your church can get involved with the Black Church Initiative of the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice, contact:

Multicultural Programs Department
Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice
1025 Vermont Avenue, NW, Suite 1130
Washington, DC 20005
Telephone: 202-628-7700
Fax: 202-628-7716
bciinfo@rcrc.org