Experience an enjoyable morning of “beginner-friendly” gardening at one of our Baltimore City sites on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Get hands-on experience growing food and connect with others who share your interest in gardening. Water, snacks, gloves and tools will be provided. Wear closed-toe shoes (no slides or sandals!). We also recommend pants and long […]
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Juneteenth 2026 Gardening Day
Experience an enjoyable morning of “beginner-friendly” gardening at one of our Baltimore City sites on [...]
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Juneteenth 2026 Baltimore Food Justice Tour
Join us on Saturday, June 20, 2026 for a Juneteenth Food Justice Tour in Baltimore, [...]
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Juneteenth 2026 Baltimore Food Justice Tour
Join us on Saturday, June 20, 2026 for a Juneteenth Food Justice Tour in Baltimore, Maryland. We will tour four of our growing sites in Baltimore and conclude with a lunch and discussion. The bus will depart from New Creation Christian Church (5401 Frankford Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21206) at 8:30AM. Lunch will be provided at […]
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Last week, I, along with our interim board chair, Rev. Russell St. Bernard, had the honor of sitting in a room filled with thoughtful, passionate leaders from across the country. We were gathered for a retreat hosted by the Leadership Education program at Duke University—a beautiful space where wisdom was shared, hearts were open, and […]
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The “Sowing Justice: Cultivating A Just Food System” event at the Community College of Baltimore County was a resounding success! 🌿 Aimed at transforming our approach to food justice, the gathering brought together passionate advocates and leaders to foster meaningful dialogue and actionable solutions. Key objectives? Simple yet profound. The event sought to bridge […]
BCFSN Updates, Black Church, Community Organizing
Black Ministers Retreat Focuses On Faith and Food Justice
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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 […]
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 […]