Signature Stole (North Decatur Presbyterian Church, Decatur GA)

Supporters from North Decatur Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Decatur, Georgia
Presbytery of Greater Atlanta

(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".)

In 1997, North Decatur Church donated about a dozen stoles to the collection.  A few honored members of the church, a few more were Signature Stoles from the congregation, including this one.  The final few stoles were made to honor LGBT persons known to the church (although not necessarily members there) who serve the Presbyterian Church in silence.

Martha Juillerat
Founder, Shower of Stoles Project
2006