Black churches that work together to grow food in a systematic way can do far more to create sustainable solutions for food apartheid than they can if they only work by themselves. That’s one of the messages that was communicated and demonstrated on Sunday, June 26, 2022 at Liberty Grace Church of God in West […]
Author Archives: Black Church FSN
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When churches start gardens they run into very predictable problems like: not having a water source not having enough consistent laborers not having seeds not knowing what to grow and when not having sustained support from the congregation not knowing where to start When the “faithful few” who initially started the garden don’t get the […]
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As planting season is in full swing, we are celebrating alongside Covenant United Methodist Church in Springfield, Ohio as they put seeds in the ground! This church is led by Pastor Jawwad J. Love who, along with this wife Tammi and family, inspire this congregation to grow & achieve. Their Outreach Ministry & Community Garden […]
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Church Garden Tip: Weigh every harvest! A key metric for every church garden is how many pounds of produce was grown? With this information, you can measure your garden’s impact, plan more effectively & attract financial resources. Every church garden should get a food scale (member churches could use their seed money to purchase one), […]
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Well before you meet your local Extension Agent – let’s learn about what they are & how they can help you! So what is an extension service office? Extension service offices fall under the USDA’s Branch of Agriculture, and they exist to improve communities across the country in various forms. Their main focuses include providing […]
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Village of Faith located in Richmond, Virginia is spearheaded by the great activist and leader Rev. Dr. Michael J. Jones. The Garden Ministry of the Church strives to attract all ages to the garden had recently assembled a team of volunteers to plant their second garden this year. The team consisted of various age groups […]
Church Garden, Coordinating Committees, Florida, Jacksonville, Ministry Spotlight
Ministry Spotlight: The Masters Touch (Jacksonville, FL)
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At BCFSN, we thrive in part from our local Coordinating Committees positioned across the country who act as a “hub” for churches in that specific region to build relationships and discuss location specific topics. It’s our duty to expand our reach nationally but through the work of our Coordinating Committees, we can also continue to […]
Baltimore, BCFSN Network, Black Church, Church Garden, Maryland
Progress Report: Shiloh Baptist Church (Baltimore)
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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. […]
BCFSN Network, Black Church, Coordinating Committees, Ministry Spotlight, Philadelphia
Ministry Spotlight: Bethel AME Church of Ardmore Wins Garden Award
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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, […]
BCFSN Network, Black Church, Ministry Spotlight
Ministry Spotlight: Saunders Memorial AME Church (Detroit)
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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 […]