Crime & Safety
Leaders At Beverly Unitarian Church Say They Won't Be Intimidated
The congregation wants whoever was responsible for burning their Pride flag to know that the act only empowers members.
CHICAGO (CBS) -- An LGBTQ+ Pride flag was set on fire and destroyed outside a Beverly neighborhood church this week, and members of the church have no idea why they are being targeted near Pride Month.
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Just 10 days ago, the Beverly Unitarian Church, 10244 S. Longwood Dr., held a huge LGBTQ+ Pride event on its grounds for the first time in its history. With the Pride flag having been burned in what might have been a backlash, the congregation wants whoever was responsible to know that the act only empowers members.
The Beverly Unitarian Church is located in the historic Givins Beverly Castle, which dates back to 1886. Its members believe strongly in their values.
