Signature Stole (Presbyterian Church of the Apostles, Burnsville MN)

(First panel)

Presbyterian Church of the Apostles
Burnsville, Minnesota

On January 11, 1998
We became a
More Light
Congregation

On November 16, 1998
We hosted
The Shower of Stoles

(Second panel)

"We also pledge ourselves both individually, and as a congregation, to oppose by word and by action, injustices toward other persons, as we would oppose injustices toward ourselves."

Presbyterian Church of the Apostles "A Statement of Inclusiveness"

(Note: A signature stole is one that is covered with the signatures of both gay and straight members of a congregation, denominational governing body, or other organization.  These stoles serve the dual purpose of showing support for LGBT persons, while also protecting their anonymity by including their names as "one among many.")

 PCA's Signature Stole was dedicated at a service and celebration in November, 1998 in recognition of their having become a More Light congregation eleven months earlier.

Martha Juillerat

Founder, Shower of Stoles Project

2006