Category Archives: Church Garden

Baltimore, Black Church, Church Garden, Students, Youth & Young Adults

Bucknell’s hands in the soil: awakening our garden together 🌱

Posted on by Black Church FSN
17
Mar

On a crisp Saturday morning, March 8, 2025, a group of compassionate and determined Bucknell University students led by Rev. Kurt Nelson, the school’s Director of Religious & Spiritual Life and Chaplain for the Protestant Community, joined us at New Creation Christian Church in Baltimore, MD, for something truly special: the first gardening day of […]

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Black Church, Church Garden, Funding, The Network

🌱 Grants to help you grow

Posted on by Black Church FSN
03
Mar

Starting or sustaining a garden, farm, or community food project takes more than just good soil and determination—it often takes funding, too. That’s why I’m thrilled to share a few resources that can help bring your vision to life. These grant opportunities have been curated with our community in mind, offering support specifically for African […]

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Black Church, Church Garden

Growing Faith: Tips for Starting a Church Garden This Year

Posted on by Black Church FSN
03
Mar

For many African American churches, gardens are more than just a way to grow food—they are a tool for ministry, health, and community building. Whether you’re looking to provide fresh produce, create a peaceful space for reflection, or teach the next generation about stewardship, starting a church garden can be a powerful way to serve. […]

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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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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 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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Baltimore, BCFSN Membership, Black Church, Church Garden, Maryland, Soil To Sanctuary Market

Baltimore Chapter Building Steam: Ready For Another Year of Growth

Posted on by Black Church FSN
04
Apr

On Saturday, April 1, 2023, nearly 30 people from various Baltimore area churches gathered at Allen AME Church for the April 2023 meeting of the Baltimore Chapter of The Black Church Food Security Network.  The agenda for the day included many presentations.  Rev. Heber Brown, III provided a presentation on “The Building Blocks For An […]

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