A Black Lives Matter Banner, which once hung above two large green doors at the entrance of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Mendon and Uxbridge, was torn in two pieces Friday morning.
Mendon Police Department said they are investigating the act of vandalism.
“This only strengthens our resolve to rehang the banner and voice our support for Black Lives Matter,” the church said in a Facebook post.
The church and police are asking the public to help in the investigation. If anyone has any information, they’re asked to contact the Mendon Police Department at (508) 478-2737. Residents can also submit an anonymous tip online through the department’s website at mendonpolice.Com/submitatip.Html.
Police said they are looking for the public’s help in identifying any suspicious persons or vehicles that may have been in the area from 7 p.M. On July 2 to 11 a.M on July 3.
The church is working to purchase a new Black Lives Matter banner and has started accepting donations, which can be made by visiting https://ucmu.Org.
“It’s been an emotional and busy day,” the church posted through a Facebook post. “Thank you to those that reached out to offer support. A special thank you to those that were at the church and coordinating. We have an amazing community!”
After a new banner is purchased and arrives at the Unitarian Universalist church, it hopes to have a ceremony where the Mendon, Upton and Uxbridge communities can celebrate it.
A date for the banner unveiling will be announced at a later date, the church said.
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