In response to the recent incidents in Ferguson, MO and Statin Island, NY, First Church Somerville (United Church of Christ), 89 College Avenue, Somerville, has hung a 14 foot by 8 foot banner proclaiming “Black Lives Matter” from the church tower.

On Wednesday, December 17, ministers and members of the congregation gathered to hoist the banner into place and show solidarity with all those affected by the recent grand jury decisions.