Thieves steal church banner meant to convey acceptance, inclusivity

Thieves steal church banner meant to convey acceptance, inclusivity

By Jim Newell Managing Editor OXFORD — For the members of Immanuel Congregational United Church of Christ, inviting everyone, from every background, into their church is the cornerstone of who they are. All are welcome. All are accepted. But unknown thieves attempted to desecrate that mantra when they cut and stole a banner that church members had hung on the outside of the church. The banner read “A JUST WORLD FOR ALL” and hung on the north side