Faith-based HIV testing campaign
Join Balm in Gilead in their National Faith-Based HIV Testing Campaign, Our Church Lights the Way
What is Our Church Lights the Way?
- A national campaign designed to mobilize Christian Communities, especially those serving African Americans, to speak loudly from their pulpits to educate and encourage every person in their congregation and communitiy to get tested for HIV.
- A movement of faith communities to stop the stigma and shame about HIV/AIDS; educate everyone about the disease and encourage and support HIV testing services.
- Serves as a mechanism to support faith leaders and congregations who are ready to move beyond phase one of creating AIDS community awareness to phase two: AIDS Action -- Getinng people tested for HIV!
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