Heath has been regularly communicating with the Sparta church, who told her that Sparta Police have been "overwhelmingly" helpful during the ongoing investigation. "There's always that sad question of: are we safe, and can we even be safe in our own church? And I feel that too," he said. While the flag burnings have strengthened the bond among many in the church, Bechtold said he is still concerned for those being targeted - particularly younger members who tend to be more vulnerable. ![]() "It's national news," Heath said, "and when people don't see their leaders standing up for the LGBTQ+ community, they think it's a joke." Zoe Heath, the executive director of Sussex County Pride, said the repeated incidents are likely a result of "politics at a national stage." She referenced recent legislation that is harmful to the transgender population as well as politicians that are not doing enough to fight back against the laws. That incident marked the second flag burning at the church this year. ![]() ![]() An LGBTQ+ flag flies in front of the Sparta United Methodist Church after an identical one was burned on April 20.
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