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 […]
Category Archives: Black Church
Advocacy BCFSN Network
Guest on Black Press USA Morning Show
On June 17, 2026, our Executive Director, Rev. Heber Brown, III, was interviewed on the [...]
Continue readingBaltimore BCFSN Network BCFSN Updates New Beginnings Political Education
BCFSN Is Growing! Meet Our New Staff
On June 18, 2026 new staff members of The Black Church Food Security Network gathered [...]
Continue readingBaltimore Black Church Church Garden Programs
Juneteenth 2026 Gardening Day
Experience an enjoyable morning of “beginner-friendly” gardening at one of our Baltimore City sites on [...]
Continue readingBaltimore Black Church Black Farm Tour Events Political Education Programs The Network
Juneteenth 2026 Baltimore Food Justice Tour
Join us on Saturday, June 20, 2026 for a Juneteenth Food Justice Tour in Baltimore, [...]
Continue reading
Case Studies Programs Soil To Sanctuary
Case Study: Allen AME and the Soil to Sanctuary Program
Continue reading
30
Jul
Jul
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 […]
05
May
May
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 […]
BCFSN Updates, Black Church, Community Organizing
Black Ministers Retreat Focuses On Faith and Food Justice
17
Mar
Mar
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 🌱
17
Mar
Mar
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 […]
03
Mar
Mar
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 […]
03
Mar
Mar
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. […]
Baltimore, BCFSN Network, BCFSN Updates, Black Church, Church Garden, Community Organizing, Maryland, The Network
This Week’s Food Justice Work at Allen AME Church (Baltimore)
21
Sep
Sep
I’m trying to be more intentional about sharing the steps that I and we take at The Black Church Food Security Network (BCFSN) to further food justice in local communities through the work of African American congregations. This is not only to help support others around the country that are interested in this work, but […]
Baltimore, BCFSN Network, BCFSN Updates, Black Church, Church Garden, Community Organizing, Maryland, New Beginnings, The Network
Sustaining The Work Of Food Justice At Church
10
Sep
Sep
Earlier this year, I announced that we would be putting even greater focus on making our hometown of Baltimore a demonstration site for what grassroots, faith-led food justice work looks like. Many of our member churches in our city became inactive or inconsistent after the pandemic. The “faithful few” that were keeping things going before […]
Atlanta, BCFSN Network, Black Church, Black Farmers, Health, The Network
First CSA Distribution at Ebenezer Baptist Church! (Atlanta)
09
Sep
Sep
On Sunday, August 25, 2024, The Black Church Food Security Network was in Atlanta to celebrate the first Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) distribution day for Ebenezer Baptist Church. For nearly two years, The Black Church Food Security Network has been working with Pastor Raphael Warnock, his ministry team and congregation; helping them to connect with […]