by Rev. Dr. Heber Brown, III | Jan 22, 2025 | Baltimore, Community Organizing, Events
Monday, January 20, 2025 was a different kind of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday because it was also the presidential inauguration day for Donald Trump. We gathered as a community to celebrate those who labored in the Black Freedom Struggle from various...
by Rev. Dr. Heber Brown, III | Aug 19, 2024 | Atlanta, BCFSN Membership, BCFSN Updates, Black Church, Black Farmers, Earth Day, Events, The Network
This week, we’ll witness another historic moment at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. 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...
by Rev. Dr. Heber Brown, III | Jul 8, 2024 | BCFSN Membership, Black Church, Events, The Network
I had the most wonderful time at the 2024 Synod of the Shrines of the Black Madonna of the Pan African Orthodox Christian Church last month. This historic Christian denomination was founded by Rev. Albert Cleage, Jr. aka Jaramogi Abebe Agyeman in the mid 20th century....
by Rev. Dr. Heber Brown, III | Jun 23, 2024 | BCFSN Updates, Black Church, Events, Health, Informational
On Saturday, June 15, 2024, First Baptist Church of Glenarden held another successful Health Expo which provided information and fun for the entire family. One of the main organizers of the event was FBCG staff member, James “Big Dogg” Tate, an...
by Rev. Dr. Heber Brown, III | Jun 23, 2024 | BCFSN Updates, Church Garden, Events, Maryland, Ministry Spotlight
On Sunday, June 9, 2024, Clifton Park Baptist Church in Silver Spring, Maryland organized an innovative Health & Wellness worship service which included a panel discussion and farmer’s market. The panel focused on holistic health and featured Dr. Tom...
by Rev. Dr. Heber Brown, III | Jun 3, 2024 | BCFSN Membership, BCFSN Updates, Black Farmers, Events, Virginia
On June 2, 2024 New Hope Baptist Church in Chesapeake, Virginia held an innovative Sunday service focused on health and wellness. The service was part of the church’s 105th anniversary celebration. Pastor Sam Logan used to day to launch an initiative...
