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African Americans make up only 13% of the US population yet they account for 50 percent of newly diagnosed cases of HIV.
For Congregants
I would not have you ignorant 1 Thessalonians 4:13
Know your status. Get tested.
Encourage family and friends to get tested
For Clergy
“ Are you the one who is to come, or are we to wait for another Matthew 11:3
Volunteer at local hospitals or hospice facilities to provide pastoral care and counseling
Set an example about the importance of testing by getting tested
Prepare and preach sermons addressing HIV/AIDS
For Congregations
“But a Samaritan when he came near; and when he saw him had pity on him.” Luke 10:33
Start an HIV/AIDS ministry
Provide support services for youth and family members of persons living with HIV/AIDS
Provide testing opportunities
Offer seminars and educational sessions that provide medically accurate information about HIV/AIDS and healthy living skills
For Youth
“Train a child in the right way, and when they are old, they will not stray.” Proverbs 22:6
Have a movie night for youth and young adults using films that teach and address issues
Provide faith-based sexuality education for youth as part of Christian education
Invite youth living with HIV/AIDS to share their stories with church youth
For more information on the Black Church Initiative, please call 202-628-7700
or email bciinfo@rcrc.org.
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