On the front lawn of Saugatuck Congregational Church, a group gathered Wednesday to build snowmen of love and peace. At lower right, Lindsay Clarke and Mercer with their friendly snow sculpture. / Photos by Robin Moyer Chung

By Robin Moyer Chung

WESTPORT — The front lawn of Saugatuck Congregational Church was a flurry of activity Wednesday, as a bundle of parents and kids engaged in a labor of love in response to a symbol of hate.

When congregant Lindsay Clarke learned about the antisemitic snowman — built to resemble Nazi leader Adolf Hitler — found in the Newman-Poses Preserve last weekend, she contacted the Rev. Kari Nicewander to plan the snowman-build as a way to send messages of love and peace.

The group, fueled by coffee, doughnuts and other treats, had by 4 p.m. fashioned a platoon of about 11 snowmen of all shapes and sizes in front of the historic church.

A loving lineup of snowman, snowbaby — and snow thing — at Saugatuck Congregational Church.
Hillie McTernan with Mack, Will and their Frosty the Spiderman.

The cold cadre sent warm vibes, standing at attention along Post Road East, festooned with hearts, carrot noses and a bit of community bonding.

Clarke hopes to make the snow show an event for the entire town.

As for the aggressor or prankster who built the snow Nazi: This was not about him/her. This was not about highlighting the offensive symbol created to appease a need for attention.

The gathering was about inspiring people to focus on joy and light. In life, there are snow monsters, but there are many more snow angels.

Colorful sweet treats fueled the snowman-building crew.

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