The first Faith and Blue weekend is scheduled for Oct. 9-12. This event is supported by most major national law enforcement groups and has been embraced by religious communities nationwide.
Chief Melissa R. Hyatt has invited Baltimore County faith-based organizations to participate in this event, which is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services. “COVID-19 has made community engagement challenging. This weekend provides an opportunity to re-establish and build relationships, communicate, collaborate and break down barriers,” said Chief Hyatt.
Faith and Blue is based on the premise that strong communities are built on mutual respect and understanding. Neighborhoods thrive when faith-based organizations and law enforcement work together to make communities safer and stronger.
The following is a list of events that are scheduled throughout eastern Baltimore County. These events are also posted on the Faith and Blue website under the Events tab.
Precinct 8 Parkville
Date: Saturday, October 10
Time: noon to 4 p.m.
Location: Christus Victor Lutheran Church, 9833 Harford Road 21234
Hosted by: Christus Victor Lutheran Church and BCoPD
Activity: Opportunity to meet with officers, ask questions and discuss safety and crime prevention
More: https://faithandblue.org/event/1979/
Date: Sunday, October 11
Time: 9 to 11:10 a.m.
Location: Christ Villa, 2301 Putty Hill Avenue 21234
Hosted by: Christ Villa and BCoPD
Activity: Officers will meet with the congregation and discuss policing, faith and the community
More: https://faithandblue.org/event/2108/
Date: Sunday, October 11
Time: 12:30 to 3 p.m.
Location: St. Joseph Church and School to Jesus Through Mary (upper soccer field), 8420 Belair Road 21236
Hosted by: St. Joseph Church and School to Jesus Through Mary and BCoPD
Activity: Outdoor mass and celebration followed by precinct Captain Trivett speaking about the importance of working together with communities. Officers will be presented with care packages and will help with food distribution.
More: https://faithandblue.org/event/2079/
Precinct 9 White Marsh
Date: Sunday, October 11
Time: 11 a.m. to noon
Location: Perry Hall Family Worship Center, 5125 E. Joppa Road 21128
Hosted by: Perry Hall Family Worship Center and BCoPD
Activity: Pastor will converse with police officers during Sunday service.
More: https://faithandblue.org/event/2000/
Precinct 11 Essex
Date: Saturday, October 10
Time: 9 to 10 a.m.
Location: Church of the Harbor, 911 Mace Avenue 21221
Hosted by: Church of the Harbor and BCoPD
Activity: Police and officials who serve the Essex area are invited to breakfast, uplifting conversations and prayer
More: https://faithandblue.org/event/2092/
Date: Saturday, October 10
Time: Noon to 4 p.m.
Location: Trinity Church, 914 Essex Avenue 21221
Hosted by: Trinity Church of Essex and BCoPD
Activity: Join police officers and elected officials to promote cooperation, consideration and mutual respect. Food and activities for children will be available for free.
More: https://faithandblue.org/event/1570/
Precinct 12 Dundalk
Date: Wednesday, October 7
Time: 8 to 11 a.m.
Location: Dundalk Precinct, 428 Westham Way 21224
Hosted by: BCoPD, Our Lady of Hope, Greater St. John Baptist Church, St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Patapsco United Methodist Church, and the Muslim Association of Dundalk
Activity: Coffee and pastries with officers and members of multi-denomination faith-based organizations including Our Lady of Hope, Greater St. John Baptist Church, St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Patapsco United Methodist Church, Muslim Association of Dundalk and a chaplain from the BCoPD Dundalk Precinct
Date: Friday, October 9
Time: 7:45 to 8:45 a.m.
Location: Our Lady of Hope/St. Luke Catholic School, 8003 N. Boundary Road 21222
Hosted by: Our Lady of Hope/St. Luke Catholic School and BCoPD
Activity: Officers will assist and greet students during morning drop off. Elementary students will later join officers and ask questions about their profession.
More: https://faithandblue.org/event/1617/
Date: Friday, October 9
Time: 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Our Lady of Hope/St. Luke Catholic School, 8003 N. Boundary Road 21222
Hosted by: Our Lady of Hope/St. Luke Catholic School and BCoPD
Activity: Officers will interact with students during recess and gym class. Students and police officers will also play a game of soccer.
