DAILY SOUND STAFF REPORT
Vandals struck at First Congregational Church of Santa Barbara during the weekend, spray painting anti-religious symbols and statements on the building’s doors and pavement.
Reports indicate the vandalism occurred either Friday night or Saturday morning, although it’s unclear if the graffiti is related to Halloween. Church officials were cleaning the walls and pavement Saturday afternoon.
Attempts to contact church officials yesterday were unsuccessful, as were calls to police to determine if a report had been filed. The church, at 2101 State St., describes itself as a progressive, justice-oriented Christian congregation.
“First Congregational Church of Santa Barbara, United Church of Christ, declares itself to be open and affirming of women and men of all ages, ethnic origins, abilities and sexual orientations who desire to participate in its worship, life and ministry,” according to a statement on its website.
Monday, November 3, 2008
Church vandalized with anti-religious graffiti
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2 comments:
I SEEMS UN-NECESSARY TO DO THIS TO A CHURCH!
Unrelatedly....
It also was un-necessary to CLOSE THE FREEWAY IN BOTH DIRECTIONS. Why did the cops do this, just because some poor veteran is over expressing himself?
More people we're liable to get hurt, stopped in traffic gridlock. Than hur by one man with a flag in one hand and little gun in the other.
I don't get the Sherrifs, they rather shut down a whole city over one fool!
Thats authority for you - simply stupid.
Signed,
Morpheum
Old Mission Santa Barbara was also hit by vandals on Saturday night. How sad....
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