Bill Moss
Stole Text
BILL MOSS
Elder
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Washington, D.C.
Gay man by birth,
God's child by grace,
Presbyterian by choice,
Ordained by God's call.
Contribution Story
This stole was one of the original 80 stoles that were on display on Sept. 16, 1995 when I set aside my ordination before Heartland Presbytery (see stole #1 for details).
Bill Moss, now living in San Francisco, is an ordained Elder and a former Co-Moderator of the board of More Light Presbyterians, a national organization working for the full inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people of faith into the life and leadership of the Presbyterian Church. Bill and his long-time partner, Chris Wiley, were among the 2,600 same-sex couples that received a marriage license in the first six days following San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom's decision to defy state law and issue the licenses.
Martha Juillerat
Founder, Shower of Stoles Project
2006
Archival Record
Stole Number: 19
Honoree(s): Bill Moss
Donor(s): Bill Moss
Geography: San Francisco, California (USA)
Faith Tradition: Presbyterian Church (USA)
Donation Date: 1995