4th Annual Faith & Blue Weekend

Released: October 4, 2024

4th Annual Faith & Blue Weekend to be Held October 11-14, 2024

The community is invited to participate in Delaware County’s 4th Annual Faith & Blue Weekend, taking place from October 11-14, 2024. This event, aimed at strengthening the relationship between law enforcement and the community through faith-based partnerships, is hosted by Delaware County Sheriff Jerry L. Sanders, Jr., in collaboration with Chaplain Bishop Febus, Pennsylvania State Police, Media Borough Police Department, Delaware County Park Police, Pennsylvania DMC Youth & Law Enforcement Corp., and First United Methodist Church.

Faith & Blue Weekend is a national initiative launched in 2020 by MovementForward, Inc. to create safer, more unified communities through partnerships between law enforcement professionals, faith-based organizations, and local residents. This initiative fosters collaboration and solutions-focused activities, promoting dialogue and understanding.

Event Details:

• Kickoff Ceremony:  The weekend will begin on Friday, October 11, with a Courthouse Ceremony at 11:00 AM at 201 W. Front St. in Media, PA. The event will include a prayer, followed by speeches from community leaders, faith leaders, and law enforcement representatives.
• March Across Media:  Following the ceremony, participants will take part in a march at noon through Media, ending at First United Methodist Church at 350 W. State St., Media, PA.
• Panel Discussions:  After the march, attendees can join a community lunch and a series of panel discussions on key issues such as gun violence and cyber-bullying. Panels will be divided into youth and adult groups, culminating in a full-group discussion to share insights from both perspectives.

The Purpose of Faith & Blue Weekend

Faith & Blue is founded on the belief that strong communities are built on mutual respect and understanding. Law enforcement agencies and faith institutions are key pillars of every community, and this event fosters collaboration between them to help build safer, more cohesive neighborhoods.

This year’s event highlights the importance of bridge-building between law enforcement and community members, creating lasting partnerships based on trust and open communication.

Join the Conversation

All Delaware County residents are encouraged to join law enforcement and faith-based organizations in this community-driven initiative. For more information on Faith & Blue and to participate, visit the National Faith & Blue program website at faithandblue.org.