Now, support for the small church grows by hundreds on social media. Kennett put up two new flags within a few hours of finding the charred ones Saturday morning.
'We believe in the teachings of Jesus, that Jesus reached out to all people, and that as Christians, we are called to do the same - that we are called to reach out to all people, to love all people,” said Kennett. In the fallout of our state's new non-discrimination law, House Bill 2, the church decided to put up the colorful flags as a reminder that all are welcome, including those in LGBTQ community. 'I kind of thought someone might be bold enough to steal them, but the burning feels a little more intense,” said Jay Kennett, pastor of the Hillsborough United Church of Christ. The church's pastor says that won't change despite vandals burning two entry way, rainbow flags over the weekend. HILLSBOROUGH - The Hillsborough United Christ of Church prides itself on the inclusion of everyone regardless of race, gender or sexual orientation.
