Category Archives: BCFSN Membership

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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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 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 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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Advocacy, BCFSN Membership, Black Church, The Network

Organizing For Food Justice In Buffalo, New York

Posted on by Black Church FSN
30
May

For the past 9 months, we’ve been building relationships and organizing for food justice in Buffalo, New York.  At the invitation of local leaders, we returned in late May 2023 for a series of information and recruitment sessions with local clergy and church members.  We are excited about what is germinating in this community that […]

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BCFSN Membership, Black Church, Black Farm Tour, Black Farmers, Events, Soil To Sanctuary Market, The ARC

Earth Day Weekend At Ebenezer Was Amazing!

Posted on by Black Church FSN
01
May

Our organization has never experienced what happened at The Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia.  This church, which is the historic church of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Family, allowed us free rein for the weekend to provide their members and guests a holistic experience.  We, in turn, created the kinds of […]

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