by Rev. Dr. Heber Brown, III | Apr 30, 2024 | BCFSN Membership, BCFSN Updates, Black Church, Black Farmers, Church Garden, Earth Day, The Network
For the second year in a row, The Black Church Food Security Network spent #EarthDay Weekend in Atlanta. Georgia is in second place when it comes to where most of our member churches are currently located. (Maryland is number one!). We made great progress this past...
by Rev. Dr. Heber Brown, III | Apr 14, 2024 | BCFSN Updates, Black Church, Church Garden, Political Education
I realized something recently. There is a lot about my role as Executive Director of this national organization that I enjoy, but the thing that I would do all day if I could is grow food. I love being on the land and gardening while connecting with...
by Rev. Dr. Heber Brown, III | Sep 13, 2023 | Baltimore, Black Church, Church Garden
WBAL Channel 11 in Baltimore brought their cameras out to our Labor Day 2023 Garden Volunteer Day. While the cameras showed up after our volunteers left for the day, we appreciated the opportunity to spread the word about the Black Church Food Security...
by Rev. Dr. Heber Brown, III | Apr 4, 2023 | Baltimore, BCFSN Membership, Black Church, Church Garden, Maryland, Soil To Sanctuary Market
On Saturday, April 1, 2023, nearly 30 people from various Baltimore area churches gathered at Allen AME Church for the April 2023 meeting of the Baltimore Chapter of The Black Church Food Security Network. The agenda for the day included many presentations. Rev....
by Rev. Dr. Heber Brown, III | Jan 2, 2023 | BCFSN Membership, BCFSN Updates, Black Church, Black Farmers, Church Garden
Early in a new year, many people are thinking about how to enhance their lives or set resolutions around their goals. It makes sense that this happens in January as, for many, it feels like a fresh start and perfect opportunity to set the tone for the kind of year...
by Admin BlackChurchFSN | Dec 1, 2022 | BCFSN Updates, Church Garden, Jacksonville
Earlier this year, our brothers and sisters at Love Missionary Baptist Church were in need of updates to their septic system. This church, which played a major role in the civil rights movement in Jacksonville, was at risk of closure. This would have left a...
