BCFSN Board member, Austen-Monet McClendon, has just traveled for the second time to Haiti in order to study and explore more of this nation’s great culture. McClendon offers great insights especially in how she sees linkages between Haiti’s revolutionary history and the current work and philosophy of The Black Church Food Security Network. Check out […]
Monthly Archives: July 2022
We’re Hiring! (Programs and Network Manager)
The Black Church Food Security Network is seeking a thoughtful, organized, and community-centered leader to help steward [...]
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We’re Hiring! (Executive/Special Assistant)
We’re hiring a high-performing Executive Assistant / Special Assistant to work closely with the Executive [...]
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Case Studies Programs Soil To Sanctuary
Case Study: Allen AME and the Soil to Sanctuary Program
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Case Studies Operation Higher Ground Programs
Case Study: Operation Higher Ground Program
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BCFSN Network, Black Church, Church Garden, Coordinating Committees, Florida, Jacksonville
Ministry Spotlight: Pleasant Hope Church (Jacksonville, FL)
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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. […]
BCFSN Network, Black Church, Black Farmers, Church Garden, Coordinating Committees, New Beginnings, The Network
Deepening Our Roots In North Carolina
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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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On Monday, July 11, 2022, we received a small delegation from the Bishops Spouses and Partners Planning Group of the Episcopal Church. The 80th General Convention of the denomination was scheduled to take place in Baltimore, but rising COVID numbers forced them to alter their plans. The Black Church Food Security Network was initially scheduled […]
BCFSN Network, Black Church, Church Garden, Ministry Spotlight, New Beginnings, The Network
Ministry Spotlight: Bethlehem Temple Missionary Baptist Church (Harvey, IL)
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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, […]