Faith & Blue Program BBQ in Antioch Friday, Oct. 9
Co-hosted by Antioch Police Department and Grace Bible Fellowship
Part of 2026 National Faith & Blue Weekend
By Allen D. Payton
The Antioch community is invited to attend a Faith and Blue Program BBQ Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, from 6:30-8:00 PM at Grace Bible Fellowship of Antioch co-hosted with the Antioch Police Department. The event is part of the 2026 National Faith & Blue Weekend.
UPDATE: According to the FaithandBlue.org website, “National Faith & Blue Weekend facilitates safer and stronger communities by engaging law enforcement officers and local residents through the connections of faith-based organizations.”
“Faith & Blue is based on the premise that strong communities are built through mutual respect and understanding. Law enforcement and faith institutions are key pillars of each community, and when they work together, neighborhoods thrive.”
The upcoming National Faith & Blue Weekend, Oct. 9-12, are “four days of locally organized community-officer engagement as part of the nation’s largest annual collaborative policing initiative.”
“The National Faith & Blue Weekend organizers represent every major national law enforcement membership and professional organization in the United States and every faith tradition. The effort is being co-convened by MovementForward, Inc. and the USDOJ Office of Community Oriented Policing Services.”
Event Itinerary
Following a Social Time from 6:30-6:50 PM and introductions, a community discussion will be held on the following topics:
Public Safety
• Antioch Police Department representatives will share information and resources related to public safety.
• Provide residents with an opportunity to ask questions, share concerns, and discuss safety issues affecting the community.
Conflict Resolution & Community Engagement
• Discuss ways the church, police department, and community can work together to help reduce violence, address neighborhood concerns, and resolve conflicts peacefully.
• Explore opportunities for ongoing community engagement, outreach, and partnership.
Those in attendance will then identify possible next steps and future opportunities for collaboration.
Grace Bible Fellowship is located at 3415 Oakley Road in Antioch. For more information visit www.gbfofantioch.org.
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