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Advancing the Cause for African Religions Worldwide
At the National African Religion Congress, we believe that the longstanding traditions of Africa still matter. We are committed to keeping them alive and active around the world. That's why we're proud to be a certifying organization to welcome priests, priestesses, and other members to our worldwide network for African religions.
We got our start as a nonprofit corporation in Pennsylvania on March 3, 1999. The First Annual African Religion World Conference and World Ceremony of Ceremonies (Easter weekend 1999) established NARC as an institution in America and around the world. Following that weekend, NARC began the effort to certify priests, priestesses, and Babalawos in all branches of the religions of the African Diaspora.
The presence of NARC at the Sixth World Congress of Orisa Culture and Tradition in Trinidad and Tobago expanded our services into the international arena. With continued organization, we participated in the African Religion Ceremony of Ceremonies at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA on Sunday, October 10, 1999. Over 20 years later, we're still going strong and serving you.
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Working with African religious leaders is a key part of what we do. Over the years, NARC has been present at many meetings, celebrations, and ceremonies for priests, priestesses, and Babalawos to oversee the certification. We have also been invited by religious communities to hold seminars and discussions to explain who we are and what we do.
If you want to learn more about NARC or you're looking to get certified as a priest or priestess, please call us now. You can also fill out our convenient online form to request a call back!
Why Choose the National African Religion Congress?
The National African Religion Congress takes pride in preserving and supporting African priests and priestesses around the world. As a nonprofit organization, we've been in service since 1999, but the work we do transcends the generations and preserves African culture for the future.
We are the premier choice for priest and priestess certification, and our support truly goes around the globe. No matter where you are or what African religion you practice, we can provide the certifications you need to flourish.
Call us today. We reply to all calls within 48 hours. We are ready to be here to support you!
NARC's Helping Hand
At the National African Religion Congress, we are a nonprofit group committed to serving you. In addition to our certifications for priests and priestesses, we offer support for African religions around the world. Just check out some of our notable causes!
Police arrested a priest in Florida for carrying Ogun's machete. The priest explained it was an implement for a divine force in his faith, but the police told him they would have to consider it an unauthorized weapon and arrested him. The district attorney tried to pressure the Babalawo to take a plea bargain for a short prison sentence instead of risking a longer one at trial.
Fortunately, the Babalawo was an active member of NARC. NARC got involved and provided a supporting letter to the DA that verified his priest status. The letter made it clear to the DA that the Babalawo was not being treated fairly due to the police's ignorance about African-based religions.
A woman was charged with three counts of animal cruelty. She was sentenced to five days of jail for each offense and was required to pay a substantial monetary fine for an alleged ritual sacrifice of chickens. The incident in question involved a bloody chicken sacrifice in her living room.
At the final court hearing, the judge found her not guilty, and the court required her to take educational courses from NARC. After becoming a member of NARC and completing a week-long course from NARC on how to humanely sacrifice animals as required by the courts, she did not have to serve any jail time or pay a fine, and she was able to own animals again.
Learn More About the National African Religion Congress
Serving worldwide. National African Religion Congress specializes in offering African religion certification and supporting and preserving African culture. Worldwide support. Nonprofit service. Priest and priestess certification. Call now.
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