Author Archives: Black Church FSN

Baltimore, BCFSN Membership, BCFSN Updates, Black Church, Church Garden, Community Organizing, Maryland, Operation Higher Ground, The Network

This Week’s Food Justice Work at Allen AME Church (Baltimore)

Posted on by Black Church FSN
21
Sep

I’m trying to be more intentional about sharing the steps that I and we take at The Black Church Food Security Network (BCFSN) to further food justice in local communities through the work of African American congregations.  This is not only to help support others around the country that are interested in this work, but […]

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Baltimore, BCFSN Membership, BCFSN Updates, Black Church, Church Garden, Community Organizing, Maryland, New Beginnings, The Network

Sustaining The Work Of Food Justice At Church

Posted on by Black Church FSN
10
Sep

Earlier this year, I announced that we would be putting even greater focus on making our hometown of Baltimore a demonstration site for what grassroots, faith-led food justice work looks like. Many of our member churches in our city became inactive or inconsistent after the pandemic. The “faithful few” that were keeping things going before […]

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Baltimore, Community Organizing, Maryland

Our New Climate and Environmental Justice Fellowship

Posted on by Black Church FSN
09
Sep

We are fortunate to be in partnership with an organization called Out For Justice (OFJ). This organization was founded by a group of formerly incarcerated individuals who were ready and willing to work but repeatedly denied employment due to their criminal record. With the support of justice-impacted individuals, their friends, and their family members, OFJ […]

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Atlanta, BCFSN Membership, Black Church, Black Farmers, Health, The Network

First CSA Distribution at Ebenezer Baptist Church! (Atlanta)

Posted on by Black Church FSN
09
Sep

On Sunday, August 25, 2024, The Black Church Food Security Network was in Atlanta to celebrate the first Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) distribution day for Ebenezer Baptist Church. For nearly two years, The Black Church Food Security Network has been working with Pastor Raphael Warnock, his ministry team and congregation; helping them to connect with […]

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Atlanta, BCFSN Membership, BCFSN Updates, Black Church, Black Farmers, Earth Day, Events, The Network

Black Church & Black Farm Make History This Sunday in Atlanta!

Posted on by Black Church FSN
19
Aug

This week, we’ll witness another historic moment at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. For nearly two years, The Black Church Food Security Network has been working with Pastor Raphael Warnock, his ministry team and congregation; helping them to connect with Black farmers and expand their capacity for food justice ministry in the Atlanta Metro […]

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BCFSN Updates, Government Affairs, Informational, The Network

BCFSN at White House Meeting for Faith Leaders

Posted on by Black Church FSN
19
Aug

On Tuesday, August 13, 2024, Rev. Dr. Heber Brown, III was blessed with the opportunity to attend a meeting for faith leaders at The White House.  The meeting, organized by the White House Council on Environmental Quality, brought faith leaders together to discuss opportunities to benefit from and further engage their communities on President Biden’s […]

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BCFSN Updates, Maryland, The Network, Youth

A Bittersweet Sendoff To A Dedicated Intern

Posted on by Black Church FSN

Over the last several months, Azariah Moore has worked with Black Church Food Collective Network as an intern. She started her journey with BCFSN while she was an undergraduate student at Towson University. While majoring in International studies and having minors in Japanese and political science, Azariah was a key member in her club Towson […]

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BCFSN Membership, Black Church, Events, The Network

Synod of the Shrines of the Black Madonna

Posted on by Black Church FSN
08
Jul

I had the most wonderful time at the 2024 Synod of the Shrines of the Black Madonna of the Pan African Orthodox Christian Church last month. This historic Christian denomination was founded by Rev. Albert Cleage, Jr. aka Jaramogi Abebe Agyeman in the mid 20th century. My understanding of ministry and theological lens was greatly […]

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BCFSN Membership, BCFSN Updates, Black Church, The Network, Volunteer

A Call To Action For “DMV” Volunteers

Posted on by Black Church FSN
08
Jul

The Black Church Food Security Network is calling you to join our fight for food justice in our communities. We have some exciting new projects and partnerships in Baltimore and the DMV Area, and the Black Church Food Security Network is looking for volunteers! Are you a gardener, farmer, or passionate about community organizing? This […]

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BCFSN Updates, Black Church, Health, The Network

Exploring Ties Between BCFSN & Birthwork

Posted on by Black Church FSN
08
Jul

Hello! My name is Iyana Gross and I will be writing a new section in the newsletter to share important topics and information that are relevant to our daily lives.  But first – a little about me: I am a recent graduate from Morgan State University. I graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Biology major […]

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