The Rainbow flag

The continuing story of our church’s attempt to show solidarity with the lgbtqi community by flying a pride rainbow flag. 

It has now been torn down at least ten times, stolen 7 of those times, and restored 11 times. The last time it was torn down and torn in two.

So, we have again, purchased a new flag, repositioned the flag a little higher (with me having to deal with a real anxiety about heights) and it flies again! Thanks to Tegan for her help.

While putting up the flag a carful of tradies drove past and honked their horn and then gave us the thumbs up, and others also honked in support. 😀🙏🏻

We believe we have community support. It is certainly in line with the Uniting church’s beliefs on justice and inclusion. 

Importantly, whenever people are subject to bigotry and hatred, people of faith need to stand for love and inclusion above all.

Note: the rainbow flag with brown and black bands is a flag produced to also show solidarity with people of colour.