Category Archives: Events

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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BCFSN Updates, Black Church, Events

We’re Headed To The Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta for Earth Day 2023!

Posted on by Black Church FSN
04
Apr

We are beyond excited to announce that The Black Church Food Security Network is spending Earth Day weekend at the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia.  This church, which is the historic church of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the King Family, is currently blessed to have United States Senator, Rev. Dr. […]

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Baltimore, BCFSN Membership, BCFSN Updates, Black Church, Black Farm Tour, Black Farmers, Events, North Carolina, Philadelphia, The Network

A Field Trip With Friends: Hanging Out With Happy Dirt In Durham, NC

Posted on by Black Church FSN
04
Apr

On March 21-22, 2023, we brought together a few of our friends to join us on a field trip to Happy Dirt in Durham, North Carolina.  Pastor Carolyn Cavaness of Bethel AME in Ardmore, Pennsylvania and two food ministry leaders from Kingdom Fellowship AME Church in Maryland; Brother Marcus Jean and Karima Davis joined this […]

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Soil To Sanctuary Market News (Vend or Volunteer)

Posted on by Black Church FSN
21
Mar

The Soil To Sanctuary Market is one of the pillar programs of our organization.  It literally brings a farmer’s market to church!  We organize memorable events at churches featuring Black farmers, businesses and organizations. Our Director of Events, Linneal Smith, is issuing a Call for Vendors to be a part of this experience in Baltimore, […]

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Baltimore, BCFSN Membership, BCFSN Updates, Events, Mindful Cooking

Mindful Cooking With Jaree (Collard Green Wraps)

Posted on by Black Church FSN
21
Mar

Collard Green Wraps with Peanut Sauce yield: 4 WRAPS These collard green wraps with creamy peanut sauce offer a fresh, healthy main dish or appetizer that is bursting with vibrant color and loads of nutrition. The mix of raw & cooked veggies is great for overall digestive health. Can be stored in an airtight container […]

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BCFSN Membership, BCFSN Updates, Events, Maryland, New Beginnings, The Network, Youth

We now have a youth program!

Posted on by Black Church FSN
19
Dec

During Fall 2022, we soft-launched our youth program! In December 2022, we completed a three-month contract for the Y of Central Maryland and the Baltimore City Public School System. We provided workshops, cooking demonstrations and farm-based field trips for elementary, middle and high school students. We taught them about farming, food & the Black Freedom […]

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BCFSN Membership, Black Church, Events, Florida, Jacksonville

Christmas On The Farm 2022

Posted on by Black Church FSN
09
Dec

The Black Church Food Security Network Jacksonville Chapter put on a wonderful event called Christmas on the Farm!  There was fun, food and fellowship around a bonfire at Sis. Sylvia Powell’s farm.  Celebrity Chef Amadeus blessed us with a scrumptious menu that was finger-licking good!  Adults and children of all ages in the community came […]

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Dr. Heber’s Remarks At Investment Conference

Posted on by Black Church FSN
07
Dec

On December 6, 2022, Rev. Dr. Heber Brown, III spoke at the Mission Investors Exchange 2022 National Conference which took place in Baltimore, MD.  Mission Investors Exchange is “the leading impact investing network for foundations dedicated to deploying capital for social and environmental change.”  Here are Dr. Heber’s prepared remarks:   “There’s this new app […]

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Soil To Sanctuary Market Announcements

Posted on by Black Church FSN
06
Dec

Are you looking for an exciting activity this holiday season? Join us on the December Soil to Sanctuary Market Tour! Do you still have some names left on your gift list? There will be Black Church Food Security Network merchandise available for purchase at every event! Sunday, December 11th – First Baptist Church of Baltimore (Baltimore) […]

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BCFSN Updates, Black Farmers, Events

Soil to Sanctuary Market: Recaps

Posted on by Black Church FSN
02
Nov

Through the Soil to Sanctuary Market, we partner with congregations to bring miniature farmer’s markets to churches on days that they worship or gather.  Having Black farmers and food business owners selling their items at Houses of Worship provides a mutually beneficial opportunity for growers/producers to tap into a niche’ market and for congregants and […]

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