An act of vandalism? Pride flags replaced with Christian flags at Church
by Lydia Davies, Premier:
Two churches in Natick, Massachusetts, were targeted over the weekend in what is being called an act of anti-LGBTQIA+ vandalism.
Pride flags displayed outside both the First Congregational Church and Christ Lutheran Church were stolen and replaced with anti-LGBTQIA+ messages and a “Christian” flag, according to local authorities.
At the First Congregational Church, trans-Pride, gay-Pride, and mental health awareness flags were found discarded beneath bushes, as reported by The Independent.
Reverend Cindy Worthington-Berry of First Congregational described the incident as “a kick in the gut” in an interview with WCVB
Similarly, Christ Lutheran Church was also targeted, with the vandals leaving behind letters containing anti-LGBTQIA+ rhetoric. “It’s startling” Rev Christephor Gilbert told the outlet. “They not only hung the flag here but also placed another banner on the church corner stating, ‘Jesus is king.’”
Local authorities are actively investigating the incidents and are reviewing surveillance footage in hopes of identifying the perpetrators. No arrests have been made at this time.
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