The Brief
- A sign conveying messages of love and inclusion was stolen from a Marietta church, leaving the congregation concerned but resilient.
- The theft is believed to be part of a broader pattern of vandalism, coinciding with recent incidents involving Pride flags in Atlanta.
- Despite the vandalism, the church has received support from interfaith communities and is raising funds to replace the sign.
MARIETTA, Ga. – A sign meant to convey messages of love, inclusion and welcome was stolen from outside a Marietta church late Friday night, leaving its congregation shaken but not deterred.
What we know:
The large vinyl sign had stood for more than five years in front of the c on Canton Road. Positioned prominently near the street, it declared the church’s core values — including messages such as “love is love,” “science is real,” “women’s bodies are holy,” “Black lives matter,” and “the Earth is to be protected.”…