by Fusion Partnerships | Aug 8, 2022 | Baltimore, BCFSN Membership, Black Church, Church Garden, Coordinating Committees, Maryland, Popular Education
Cultivating community power in historically marginalized and oppressed communities is often very slow and thoughtful work. There is no microwave for building “people power” in communities that have often been robbed of their power and voice. It happens...
by Admin BlackChurchFSN | Jul 28, 2022 | BCFSN Membership, Black Church, Church Garden, Coordinating Committees, Florida, Jacksonville
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...
by Rev. Heber Brown, III | Jul 14, 2022 | BCFSN Membership, Black Church, Black Farmers, Church Garden, Coordinating Committees, New Beginnings, The Network
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....
by Rev. Heber Brown, III | Jul 1, 2022 | BCFSN Membership, Black Church, Church Garden, Ministry Spotlight, New Beginnings, The Network
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...
by Rev. Heber Brown, III | May 25, 2022 | Baltimore, BCFSN Membership, Black Church, Church Garden, Maryland
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...
by Rev. Heber Brown, III | May 20, 2022 | BCFSN Membership, Black Church, Coordinating Committees, Ministry Spotlight, Philadelphia
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...