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BCFSN Updates, Black Church, Events, Health, Informational

First Baptist Church of Glenarden Hosts Successful Health Expo

Posted on by Black Church FSN
23
Jun

On Saturday, June 15, 2024, First Baptist Church of Glenarden held another successful Health Expo which provided information and fun for the entire family.  One of the main organizers of the event was FBCG staff member, James “Big Dogg” Tate, an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach/Clinical Weight Loss Practitioner/Nutrition Therapist/Sports & Exercise Nutrition Advisor who lost […]

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BCFSN Updates, Church Garden, Events, Maryland, Ministry Spotlight

Maryland Church Holds Powerful Panel On Health

Posted on by Black Church FSN
23
Jun

On Sunday, June 9, 2024, Clifton Park Baptist Church in Silver Spring, Maryland organized an innovative Health & Wellness worship service which included a panel discussion and farmer’s market.  The panel focused on holistic health and featured Dr. Tom Pruski from Wesley Theological Seminary’s Heal The Sick program and renowned chiropractor, Dr. Marcia Levi from […]

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BCFSN Membership, BCFSN Updates, Black Farmers, Events, Virginia

Virginia Church Holds Innovative Health & Wellness Service

Posted on by Black Church FSN
03
Jun

On June 2, 2024 New Hope Baptist Church in Chesapeake, Virginia held an innovative Sunday service focused on health and wellness.  The service was part of the church’s 105th anniversary celebration.  Pastor Sam Logan used to day to launch an initiative called “90 Days To A Better Me.” The innovative worship service included a short […]

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BCFSN Membership, BCFSN Updates, Black Church, Black Farmers, Church Garden, Earth Day, The Network

Advancing Food Sovereignty In Atlanta For Earth Day!

Posted on by Black Church FSN
30
Apr

For the second year in a row, The Black Church Food Security Network spent #EarthDay Weekend in Atlanta. Georgia is in second place when it comes to where most of our member churches are currently located. (Maryland is number one!). We made great progress this past weekend on a number of exciting initiatives that we’ve […]

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BCFSN Updates, Black Church, Church Garden, Political Education

New Approach This Year: Let The Network Work!

Posted on by Black Church FSN
14
Apr

I realized something recently. There is a lot about my role as Executive Director of this national organization that I enjoy, but the thing that I would do all day if I could is grow food. I love being on the land and gardening while connecting with people…proving that it’s possible for us to get […]

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BCFSN Updates, Youth

We’re Headed To Cuba!

Posted on by Black Church FSN
17
Jan

Since 2019, the Black Church Food Security Network has been providing paid Fellowship opportunities that help point the genius of college students toward tackling one of society’s greatest challenges – food insecurity. Now we’re taking our Fellowship program to the next level!  In partnership with The African Diaspora Alliance, we are taking a delegation of […]

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