How to Build a (Better) Community 

Virginia Hostetter ’25, 3.9.25

Early this morning, our group met Dr. Reverend Brown to help the Black Church Food Security Network (BCFSN). Wearing a bright green cap that read “Support Black Farmers,” Dr. Brown welcomed us to the garden of New Creation Church. As part of Dr. Brown’s work with the BCFSN, he invited us to un-winterize and prepare this garden for seeding in April – an essential step for many of the 250 congregations in his network. His goal was to motivate us and encourage us to be a voice in this garden. His goal was to motivate us, encourage us to be present in this space, and ensure that our voices and hard work were heard.

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Follow along for regular reflections and updates from our Wonderful Food Faith Justice cohort as we jump into a week of intensive Community Partnership in Baltimore with our many wonderful partners including:
The Black Church Food Security Network
Temple X Academy, and Liberty Grace Church
Our Daily Bread
Strength to Love II Community Farm
The Islamic Society of Baltimore
Bread for the World
Baltimore City Food Policy & Planning
and Beth Am Synagogue

Group reflections coming soon!