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. My understanding of ministry and theological lens was greatly […]
Category Archives: The Network
BCFSN Network, BCFSN Updates, Black Church, The Network, Volunteer
A Call To Action For “DMV” Volunteers
08
Jul
Jul
The Black Church Food Security Network is calling you to join our fight for food justice in our communities. We have some exciting new projects and partnerships in Baltimore and the DMV Area, and the Black Church Food Security Network is looking for volunteers! Are you a gardener, farmer, or passionate about community organizing? This […]
08
Jul
Jul
Hello! My name is Iyana Gross and I will be writing a new section in the newsletter to share important topics and information that are relevant to our daily lives. But first – a little about me: I am a recent graduate from Morgan State University. I graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Biology major […]
15
May
May
Check out these images from our recent time in Detroit at the brand new Detroit Food Commons, Detroit People’s Food Co-op, D-Town Farm and The Council of Baptist Pastors of Detroit & Vicinity.
BCFSN Network, BCFSN Updates, Black Church, Black Farmers, Church Garden, Earth Day, The Network
Advancing Food Sovereignty In Atlanta For Earth Day!
30
Apr
Apr
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 weekend on a number of exciting initiatives that we’ve […]
07
Jul
Jul
Because of the generosity of the Fund II Foundation, the Black Church Food Security Network team was in New Orleans, Louisiana at the Essence Festival of Culture which took place Friday, June 30 – Sunday, July 2, 2023. This annual event brings upwards of 500,000 attendees – mostly Black women – to New Orleans for […]
30
May
May
For the past 9 months, we’ve been building relationships and organizing for food justice in Buffalo, New York. At the invitation of local leaders, we returned in late May 2023 for a series of information and recruitment sessions with local clergy and church members. We are excited about what is germinating in this community that […]
Baltimore, BCFSN Network, BCFSN Updates, Black Church, Black Farm Tour, Black Farmers, Events, North Carolina, Philadelphia, The Network
A Field Trip With Friends: Hanging Out With Happy Dirt In Durham, NC
04
Apr
Apr
On March 21-22, 2023, we brought together a few of our friends to join us on a field trip to Happy Dirt in Durham, North Carolina. Pastor Carolyn Cavaness of Bethel AME in Ardmore, Pennsylvania and two food ministry leaders from Kingdom Fellowship AME Church in Maryland; Brother Marcus Jean and Karima Davis joined this […]
10
Jan
Jan
The Black Church Food Security Network is looking to secure grant writing services for a 6-month contract to help further our mission. Check out the details at the link below! Click here for more information