In light of yesterday’s horrible tragedy, many community vigils and services have been planned around the Baton Rouge area. Now more than ever we must come together to restore peace and healing for our great city while honoring three officers that made the ultimate sacrifice. We have compiled a comprehensive list of events taking place below.
Monday:
LSU’s Christ the King Catholic Church will hold a special mass at 6 p.m.
The Rock Church on 20810 Plank Rd. will host an hour of prayer at 7 p.m.
Baton Rouge Press Club hosts “Responding to Mental Health Issues of Our Community in Times of Crisis” at the Belle of Baton Rouge Hotel on 102 France St. on Monday, July 18 at 12 p.m.
Law Enforcement Prayer Service at Cate Square Park located at 200 W Charles St. in Hammond on Monday, July 18 at 6:30 p.m.
The Rock Church on 20810 Plank Rd. will host an hour of prayer on Monday, July 18 at 7 p.m.
Candlelight vigil for Matthew Gerald at Healing Place Church on Highland Rd. at 8 p.m. Monday, July 18
Tuesday:
Revival Temple – We would like to invite everyone in our community to a special prayer service as we pray for Peace & Protection. Tuesday, July 19th from 7 – 8 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Acacia Church, located at 10051 Siegen Lane, will host a community wide prayer vigil, at 6:30 p.m.
Candlelight Vigil for our Fallen Heroes– Tuesday at 7 PM – 9 PM Christ’s Community Church of Denham Springs 26574 Juban Rd, Denham Springs, Louisiana 70726
“Law Enforcement Support” Ride on Tuesday,July 19 at 6 p.m. Bikers will assemble at All Star Lanes Bowling Alley (next to McDonalds on Airline Hwy.) and K.S.U. at 6:30 p.m. enroute to Baton Rouge Police Dept. Headquarters on Airline Hwy. & Goodwood Blvd.
House of Prayer Baptist Church located at 4143 Sherwood St. hosts citywide prayer service on Tuesday, July 19 at 6 p.m.
New Roads Branch NAACP “All Lives Matter!” Prayer Vigil, Tuesday, July 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Point Coupee Parish Courthouse in New Roads.
OneBatonRouge Vigil for Fallen Officers at the LSU Clock Tower, Tuesday, July 19 at 6 p.m.
Wednesday
This week:
Support the Blue La Candle Light Vigil Saturday at 7p-9p Baton Rouge Police Department, 9000 Airline Highway, Baton Rouge The vigil will be held in the parking lot and will honor peace officer who put their lives on the line every day.
St. Thomas More Knights of Columbus 5530 to host “Scriptual Rosary for Peace and Families” every night in the coming week at 6:30 p.m. at the STM Church on Goodwood Blvd
If we have missed an event please let us know via email info@BatonRougeMoms.com. Thank you.