Category Archives: BCFSN Membership

BCFSN Membership, Black Church, Church Garden, Ministry Spotlight, The Network

BCFSN Visits ‘Garden of Eden’ At New Birth (Stonecrest, GA)

Posted on by Black Church FSN
24
Oct

On Friday, October 14, 2022, a delegation from The Black Church Food Security Network traveled to Stonecrest, Georgia to visit New Birth Missionary Baptist Church led by Baltimore native, Pastor Jamal H. Bryant.  We helped New Birth establish their church garden, which they call ‘The Garden of Eden,” in 2000.  The 2500-square-foot garden grows a […]

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BCFSN Membership, Black Church, Church Garden, Coordinating Committees, Events, Jacksonville

We Must Unify or Perish

Posted on by Black Church FSN
07
Oct

Not all churches in The Black Church Food Security Network have gardens. Some of our member churches partner with us to host Black farmer’s markets. Other member churches work with us to buy in bulk from Black farmers. We’re not a one-size-fits-all organization because all of our churches are different. The thing we have in […]

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BCFSN Membership, Black Church, Church Garden, Philadelphia, The Network

A Food & Faith-Filled Sunday In Philadelphia

Posted on by Black Church FSN
12
Sep

On Sunday, September 11, 2022, I was invited to preach at Taylor Tabernacle in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to help celebrate the 13th Pastoral Anniversary of Pastor Jonathan Ford and the Ford Family.  Despite the rain, we had a tremendous time praising God and demonstrating our appreciation to a pastor and family that has given so much […]

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Baltimore, BCFSN Membership, Black Church, Church Garden, Coordinating Committees, Maryland, Popular Education

Cultivating Community Power In Baltimore

Posted on by Black Church FSN
08
Aug

Cultivating community power in historically marginalized and oppressed communities is often very slow and thoughtful work.  There is no microwave for building “people power” in communities that have often been robbed of their power and voice.  It happens one meeting at a time, one conversation at a time, one event at a time.  It’s very […]

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BCFSN Membership, Black Church, Church Garden, Coordinating Committees, Florida, Jacksonville

Ministry Spotlight: Pleasant Hope Church (Jacksonville, FL)

Posted on by Black Church FSN
28
Jul

At BCFSN, we thrive in part from our local Coordinating Committees positioned across the country that act as a “hub” for churches in that specific region to build relationships and discuss location specific topics. This week, let’s shine a spotlight on one of our churches: Pleasant Hope Church located in the Historic Northside of Jacksonville, Florida. […]

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BCFSN Membership, Black Church, Black Farmers, Church Garden, Coordinating Committees, New Beginnings, The Network

Deepening Our Roots In North Carolina

Posted on by Black Church FSN
14
Jul

BCFSN Road Trip! Members of our team took to the highway to connect, organize, and build with churches, farmers and other stakeholders in North Carolina from July 8-10, 2022.  We were invited by the First Lady Lydia McIntyre of the Poplar Grove AME Church and Ms. Lolita Watkins; a passionate and influential leader in the […]

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BCFSN Membership, Black Church, Church Garden, Ministry Spotlight, New Beginnings, The Network

Ministry Spotlight: Bethlehem Temple Missionary Baptist Church (Harvey, IL)

Posted on by Black Church FSN
01
Jul

The Bethlehem Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Harvey, Illinois has long been recognized as one of the most community-oriented ministries in their community.  Under the leadership of Pastor Jeffrey Smith and First Lady, Heather Gayle Smith, the church has grown and prospered!  This year, they’ve added another Christ-like component to their ministry.  On June 7, […]

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Baltimore, BCFSN Membership, Black Church, Church Garden, Maryland

Progress Report: Shiloh Baptist Church (Baltimore)

Posted on by Black Church FSN
25
May

In 2017, we partnered with Bishop Heber Brown, II and the Shiloh Baptist Church of Edgemere, Maryland (20 minutes from Baltimore City) to launch a garden on their campus.  The garden ministry began with much flair and excitement.  Many members of the congregation were inspired by the effort given their experiences growing up down south.  […]

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BCFSN Membership, Black Church, Coordinating Committees, Ministry Spotlight, Philadelphia

Ministry Spotlight: Bethel AME Church of Ardmore Wins Garden Award

Posted on by Black Church FSN
20
May

We are happy to share that a BCFSN Member, Bethel Community Garden/Ardmore Victory Garden Program, was selected to receive a 2022 Go-for-the-Green Award for supporting the expansion of gardens throughout the community such that more produce is grown locally, thus improving community wellness, intergenerational learning, and food sovereignty!  Much appreciation is extended to Frances Condon, […]

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Ministry Spotlight: Saunders Memorial AME Church (Detroit)

Posted on by Black Church FSN
20
May

For Earth Day 2022, Saunders Memorial AME Church in Detroit began a children’s garden. This garden is being spearheaded by one of the church’s young people who is a 4th generation member, 11-year-old Kaylee Shreeve. Kaylee is an active Girl Scout and is working towards her Junior Gardener badge with completion of this project.  Kaylee […]

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