Earlier this month, the historic city of Charleston, South Carolina, became the backdrop for an incredible gathering of Black clergy during the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Black Ministers Retreat. On March 11-12, 2025, Rev. Dr. Heber Brown, III joined ministers from across the country to share powerful reflections on the sacred connection between faith […]
Monthly Archives: March 2025
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 Updates Black Church The Network
Recap from Leadership Education Retreat at Duke University
Last week, I, along with our interim board chair, Rev. Russell St. Bernard, had the [...]
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BCFSN Updates Events Maryland Students
🥗 Sprouting Change: Highlights from “Sowing Justice” Event
The “Sowing Justice: Cultivating A Just Food System” event at the Community College of Baltimore [...]
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Baltimore, BCFSN Youth & Young Adults, Black Church, Church Garden, Students
Bucknell’s hands in the soil: awakening our garden together 🌱
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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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Last week something incredible happened. The Ballard Center for Social Impact at Brigham Young University hosted its highly regarded Do Good. Better. Conference, drawing changemakers and visionaries from across the nation. Among them was our very own Rev. Dr. Heber Brown, III—invited to share the story of The Black Church Food Security Network and its […]
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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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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. […]