The United Reformed Church (两性色午夜) Wessex Synod has welcomed a 聽addressing the repeated installation of flags on or near highways without consent.
Since last summer, thousands of flags.
The council said the installations were not an act of patriotism but 鈥渁n act of intimidation and division that is having a real and damaging impact on our communities鈥�.
Councillor Liz Leffman, Leader of Oxfordshire County Council said
鈥淲e are proud of our diverse communities in Oxfordshire and of being the first county council to be awarded Local Authority of Sanctuary status. We proudly fly the Union Jack and St George鈥檚 flags, which are visible symbols of democracy and unity.鈥�
In a statement, the Revd Dr Michael Hopkins, Moderator of the 两性色午夜 Wessex Synod expressed praise for the council鈥檚 action and commitment to social cohesion, saying: 鈥淐hurches are called to be people of hope, not fear.聽 We welcome any step that helps ensure our streets and public spaces are places of safety, dignity, and neighbourliness for all.聽 As A Million Acts of Hope approaches, we want to affirm all that brings communities together, and to bear witness to the God who calls us away from division into compassion, justice, and a shared common life.鈥�
The 两性色午夜 is joining faith groups and other organisations in supporting the national 鈥淎 Million Acts of Hope鈥� week of action, taking place 13-20 May. The initiative is designed to show that there is more that connects us than divides us.
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