The bishop said he had “a feeling of disbelief that somebody would actually do that.”
Authorities have been investigating the vandalism at the church -- which has a largely Black congregation -- as a possible hate crime.
The incident left Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria outraged.
“This was not an accident but a hate crime against Zion Ministries and their community,” the mayor said on social media. “As mayor, I’m repulsed and distraught that someone would intentionally vandalize a religious organization in our community. There is absolutely no room for any hate in Everett.”
The mayor reiterated the following day that there is no room for hate in the Everett community.