10 20 857 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Shower of Stoles Description An account of the resource Items (stoles) for the Shower of Stoles exhibit Stole A stole in the Shower of Stoles exhibit Honoree The person honored by the creation of thestole. Austin Theological Seminary Stole Text Austin Theological Seminary Presbyterian Church (USA) Austin, TX This stole is donated by Rev. Dr. Theodore J. Wardlaw, President of Austin Seminary, on behalf of the congregation of Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in honor of the past, present and future LGBT students. Denomination Presbyterian Church (USA) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1138 Title A name given to the resource Austin Theological Seminary Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Austin, Texas (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rev. Dr. Theodore J. Wardlaw Austin Clergy Activist Presbyterian Presbyterian Church (USA) Texas Wardlaw, Theodore J. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Shower of Stoles Description An account of the resource Items (stoles) for the Shower of Stoles exhibit Stole A stole in the Shower of Stoles exhibit Honoree The person honored by the creation of thestole. Anonymous Stole Text Anonymous My son lived and died in the closet. He wanted to remain anonymous even in death. It is ironic that he wore the red AIDS ribbon and still thought that we didn’t know. Now he’s gone, and I missed my chance to say, “I love you anyway.” – A Bereaved Mom Denomination #NAME? Contribution Date 2011 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1137 Title A name given to the resource Anonymous Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant , -- Withheld (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource A Bereaved Mom AIDS United States Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Shower of Stoles Description An account of the resource Items (stoles) for the Shower of Stoles exhibit Stole A stole in the Shower of Stoles exhibit Honoree The person honored by the creation of thestole. Central Atlantic Conference of the UCC (Solidarity Stole) Stole Text Central Atlantic Conference United Church of Christ Signed by straight allies from the Central Atlantic Conference, the National Youth Event, and General Synod 2009. Denomination United Church of Christ Contribution Date 2011 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1136 Title A name given to the resource Central Atlantic Conference of the UCC (Solidarity Stole) Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Westminster, Maryland (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Lucy Brady Ally Brady, Lucy Gay Liberation Movement Maryland Ordination United Church of Christ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Shower of Stoles Description An account of the resource Items (stoles) for the Shower of Stoles exhibit Stole A stole in the Shower of Stoles exhibit Honoree The person honored by the creation of thestole. MK O'Haver Stole Text MK O’Haver United Methodist Church/United Church of Christ Charleston, VW MK received her call to ministry from God in 1993 and began her service to the Church in 1994 in Youth Ministry and Christian Education. In 2001 she began the candidacy process for ordination in the United Methodist Church and enrolled in seminary at the Methodist Theological School in Ohio in 2003. In 2005, we began dating, and by 2007 we were engaged, graduated, and MK had been removed from the candidacy process for being a “self-avowed, practicing homosexual.” She now lives in an in-between place – a United Methodist living in a United Church of Christ world. Together we are planning a new church in Charleston, WV – Bridges of Grace UCC – where I am clergy and MK is laity. MK chose this stole for donation to the shower of Stoles after an LGBT Pride event where we were drenched by rain. Removing from my shoulders my stole, with its bleeding colors, she said, “This is my story. God is still weeping for those who have been called, but kept out. The UCC would welcome me and ordain me, but I don’t think that is how she meant to fulfill the motto That They May All Be One.” – Rev. Kay A. Albright, MK’s wife and partner in life and ministry Denomination United Methodist Church United Church of Christ Contribution Date 2011 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1135 Title A name given to the resource MK O'Haver Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Charleston, West Virginia (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rev. Kay A. Albright Albright, Kay A. O'Haver, M.K. Ordination United Church of Christ United Methodist Church West Virginia Women and Religion Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Shower of Stoles Description An account of the resource Items (stoles) for the Shower of Stoles exhibit Stole A stole in the Shower of Stoles exhibit Honoree The person honored by the creation of thestole. Lord of the Mountains Lutheran Church Stole Text Lord of the Mountains Lutheran Church Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Dillon, CO From 2007 until May 2008, the Yak and Yarn folks at Lord of the Mountains Lutheran Church (ELCA) in Dillon, Colorado created 230 of these stoles to be distributed at the 2008 Rocky Mountain Synod Assembly in Denver. Three large baskets containing the knitted or crocheted stoles were placed near the Shower of Stoles exhibit in the main exhibition area, and assembly attendees were encouraged to take a wear a stole as a show of support. It was encouraging to look across the assembly room and see so many delegates and visitors wearing their stole. As the assembly ended, all the stoles had been claimed, a few even by hotel employees who were intrigued by this quiet and visible mark of support for LGBT clergy and congregational staff members. Denomination Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Contribution Date 2011 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1134 Title A name given to the resource Lord of the Mountains Lutheran Church Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Dillon, Colorado (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Lord of the Mountains Lutheran Church Ally Clergy Activist Colorado Evangelical Lutherans of America (ELCA) Lutheran Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Shower of Stoles Description An account of the resource Items (stoles) for the Shower of Stoles exhibit Stole A stole in the Shower of Stoles exhibit Honoree The person honored by the creation of thestole. Kevin Stole Text Rev. Kevin Downer Metropolitan Community Church Chicago, IL I am the founding pastor of aChurch4Me? MCC, a new community and church where love is a blessing, diversity is a gift, worship a celebration, and life a journey! I grew up in a small, rural New England farming village, attending a Congregational Church/UCC and felt called to ministry at an early age. A patriarch of the congregation confirmed this calling in my late teens, though by then I was sure that I could not be gay and Christian, let alone serve the church. I became a business consultant and busied myself for many years, avoiding faith and spirituality all together – until I wandered into an MCC. That first worship celebration changed my life and my journey, and slowly I reconciled my relationship with myself and my God, and the Spirit of God resurrected my calling. This stole was created by a Lay Leader at the first church that I served, MCC San Antonio. I am reminded of the communion of saints who have gone before us who have (and continue to) courageously heard the still small voice and responded, “Here I am, send me.” In their courageous witness, LGBTQ people like me are able to serve as our Maker gifts, calls, and sends us. This stole also remains a powerful reminder of the many callings never resurrected, and the untold needs that go unmet. Denomination Metropolitan Community Church United Church of Christ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1133 Title A name given to the resource Kevin Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Chicago, Illinois (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Kevin Downer Chicago Clergy Activist Congregational Church Downer, Kevin Illinois MCC Ordination Texas United Church of Christ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Shower of Stoles Description An account of the resource Items (stoles) for the Shower of Stoles exhibit Stole A stole in the Shower of Stoles exhibit Honoree The person honored by the creation of thestole. Ray Barkey Stole Text Ray Barkey Church of the Brethren/ Metropolitan Community Church Chicago, IL This stole is being sent to the Shower of Stoles Project as a celebration of past ministry that is no longer available to me in the Church of the Brethren as the Northern Indiana District removed my ordination in December of 2010 ending over twenty years of ordination and ministry due to my integrity regarding my sexuality and a wonderful relationship. Of equal if not greater significance is the fact that we celebrated my In-Care status with the Universal Metropolitan Community Churches. As we say often at aChurch4Me? MCC, “God is good – all the time!” Denomination Metropolitan Community Church Church of the Brethren Contribution Date 2011 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1132 Title A name given to the resource Ray Barkey Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Chicago, Illinois (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Ray Barkey Barkey, Ray Chicago Church of the Brethren Church Trials Illinois MCC Ordination Theology Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Shower of Stoles Description An account of the resource Items (stoles) for the Shower of Stoles exhibit Stole A stole in the Shower of Stoles exhibit Honoree The person honored by the creation of thestole. Rev. Brenda E. Lee Stole Text Rev. Brenda E. Lee Metropolitan Community Church Chicago, IL Psalm 28:7 The Lord is my strength and my shield: my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. This stole was given to me upon my completion of seminary, the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University in Richmond, VA. The stole holds special meaning for me because my journey in seminary was one which I was had to stand strong in my authenticity as an African-American lesbian minister called to be a voice in the wilderness. My presence was challenged by many of my peers because of their religious belief systems that perpetuated discrimination and homophobia. However, God’s Grace held me and kept me to endure and that experience strengthened me to continue becoming all that God created me to be and do the work that my soul is so ordained to do. For me, this stole represents God’s power in our lives when we trust in God’s Grace. It is through God’s Power and Grace that we who are LGBTQ will overcome the challenges we face in our world today. I am currently serving as a minister in achurch4me? MCC in Chicago, IL. Denomination Metropolitan Community Church Contribution Date 2011 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1131 Title A name given to the resource Rev. Brenda E. Lee Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Chicago, Illinois (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rev. Brenda E. Lee African American Chicago Illinois Lee, Brenda E. MCC Theology Women and Religion Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Shower of Stoles Description An account of the resource Items (stoles) for the Shower of Stoles exhibit Stole A stole in the Shower of Stoles exhibit Honoree The person honored by the creation of thestole. Rev. Ron Roberts Stole Text Rev. Ron Roberts Presbyterian Church (USA) Camdenton, MO From a letter to Shower of Stoles Project founder, Martha Juillerat: Martha, I am sending my favorite stole, a Pentecost stole hand-fashioned by Roger, the long-time organist at Grace Church. It is sent as my personal celebration for the new era in the PCUSA marked by the enactment of Amendment 10-A on July 10, 2011. I was both a commissioner to the General Assembly where this amendment passed and Moderator of Missouri Union Presbytery when we voted to join the majority of Presbyteries with the first positive vote on this issue in the Presbytery’s history. I am delighted with the church-wide vote and want to express my gratitude to you and others who so diligently and at times so painfully advocated for this openness. I have always appreciated your role and that of the divinely inspired Shower of Stoles for helping all of us to visualize so dramatically this blind spot in the church’s vision. I hope there is room for one more stole and that you are well and joining in this celebration. Your OLD friend, Ron Roberts Denomination Presbyterian Church (USA) Contribution Date 2011 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1130 Title A name given to the resource Rev. Ron Roberts Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Camdenton, Missouri (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rev. Ron Roberts Ally Clergy Activist Missouri Presbyterian Presbyterian Church (USA) Roberts, Ron Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Shower of Stoles Description An account of the resource Items (stoles) for the Shower of Stoles exhibit Stole A stole in the Shower of Stoles exhibit Honoree The person honored by the creation of thestole. Rev. Anne M. Rousseau Stole Text Rev. Anne M. Rousseau United Church of Christ Needham, MA Beautiful child of God, Wonderfully and fearfully made, Her childhood religion not understanding, Leaves to find her spiritual home. Loving God all the while, hearing her call – Another fearful, misunderstanding denomination says You are not what God means; You are not what God needs! Seeking truth, finding self and voice and face, When it was easier to be discouraged, Hearing her call to ministry, Working to find homes for those with none, Speaking the language of justice and love, Shining on those forgotten, Saving young women’s lives, Serving God and humankind. One day, the United Church of Christ Welcomes and affirms Her soul and her gifts and her ways. Once made invisible by others, You are what God means; You are what God needs. Beautiful child of God: Minister, example, Igniter of hearts to justice and love, Church beacon, God’s good and faithful servant In whom God is surely well-pleased. May God’s grace fill your life, And God’s voice continue to fill your ministry. With love and gratitude, The Outreach Committee and the Open and Affirming (ONA) Committee Congregational Church of Needham, MA United Church of Christ January 2009 Denomination United Church of Christ Contribution Date 2010 Contribution Story Given to the collection by Kathie Carpenter from the Congregational Church of Needham Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1129 Title A name given to the resource Rev. Anne M. Rousseau Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Needham, Massachusetts (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Congregational Church of Needham, MA, United Church of Christ Massachusetts Open and Affirming in the UCC (ONA) Ordination Rousseau, Anne M. Theology United Church of Christ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Shower of Stoles Description An account of the resource Items (stoles) for the Shower of Stoles exhibit Stole A stole in the Shower of Stoles exhibit Honoree The person honored by the creation of thestole. Anonymous (Signature Stole) Stole Text Anonymous United Methodist Church Illinois This stole belonged to a woman Elder in the Illinois Great Rivers Conference of the United Methodist Church. A fierce and vocal advocate of the ministry of LGBT persons, she was due to be brought up on charges for the strength of her advocacy when she was disabled by Alzheimer’s disease. It has been signed by students, faculty, and staff in support of all LGBT members of the Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary community, past and present. Denomination United Methodist Church Contribution Date 2010 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1128 Title A name given to the resource Anonymous (Signature Stole) Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Evanston, Illinois (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Students, faculty, and staff of Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary Education Illinois Methodist United Methodist Church Women and Religion Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Shower of Stoles Description An account of the resource Items (stoles) for the Shower of Stoles exhibit Stole A stole in the Shower of Stoles exhibit Honoree The person honored by the creation of thestole. Rev. Bob Jones Rev. Paul Whiting Stole Text Rev. Bob Jones Rev. Paul Whiting Metropolitan Community Church I inherited this bandanna stole from my close friend, Rev. Bob Jones, who died of AIDS in August, 1992. Bob was raised in the United Methodist Church in Kansas, where, in the mid-seventies, he had a same-sex relationship blessing. Shortly after the ceremony, the bishop found out and Bob and his partner were asked to leave the church. In 1978 Bob was licensed as clergy in the Metropolitan Community Church. He moved to Liverpool, England in 1988 where he served the MCC congregation until his death. I was raised in the Pentecostal Assemblies in Britain. After attending Mattersey Bible College, I began pastoral ministry and was licensed by the Assemblies of God in 1980. The following year I was outed and ousted. After spending several years exploring a vocation in the Anglican Church, I joined Metropolitan Community Church and in 1988 because transfer clergy. My ordination was affirmed by MCC in 1996 upon moving to the USA. I have served MCC congregations in Manchester, England, Des Moines, IA, Gainesville, FL, West Palm Beach, FL, and most recently, London, Ontario. – Rev. Paul Whiting Denomination Metropolitan Community Church United Methodist Church Assemblies of God Contribution Date 2010 Contribution Story This stole was donated to the collection during Metropolitan Community Churches' General Conference in Acapulco, Mexico in June, 2010. Click <a href="https://www.lgbtran.org/Profile.aspx?ID=148">here</a> to read Rev. Paul Whiting's biographic profile in the LGBTQ Religious Archives Network's Profiles Gallery. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1126 Title A name given to the resource Rev. Bob Jones Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rev. Gordon McCoy AIDS Assemblies of God Canada England Jones, Bob MCC McCoy, Gordon Methodist Ordination United Methodist Church United States Whiting, Paul Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Shower of Stoles Description An account of the resource Items (stoles) for the Shower of Stoles exhibit Stole A stole in the Shower of Stoles exhibit Honoree The person honored by the creation of thestole. Rev. Christopher Ian George Stole Text Rev. Christopher Ian George 1949-2009 Metropolitan Community Church Rev. Christopher George was a man of God with a welcoming spirit and a heart of compassion. Christopher’s spiritual journey began in the Church of England, where he grew up. In his early twenties, he immigrated to Canada where he met is life partner of 35 years, Gordon Allsopp. Christopher experiences a call to ordained ministry and began to explore his call with the Anglican Church of Canada. He discovered they were unable to incorporate his spirituality and sexuality with the same level of comfort that Christopher had, and this left him feeling unable to follow God’s call on his life. In the late eighties, Christopher and Gordon began attending MCC Winnipeg where they were joined in Holy Union. This began Christopher’s journey with MCC and again stirred his call to ministry. In 2000, he was ordained at MCC Lubbock, TX by Rev. Elder <a href="https://www.lgbtran.org/Profile.aspx?ID=11">Troy Perry</a>, the found of Metropolitan Community Churches. Christopher served as Associate Pastor of MCC Lubbock and as Senior Pastor of Victory Garden MCC in Clovis, NM. MCC provided him the opportunity to live out his faith as an openly gay man, and fulfill the lifelong call of God in his heart. This stole was made for Christopher by his sister-in-law, and represents his firm belief in a God who loves all people unconditionally and who binds us together with the grace and peace of Christ. Denomination Metropolitan Community Church Contribution Date 2010 Contribution Story This stole was donated to the collection during Metropolitan Community Churches' General Conference in Acapulco, Mexico in June, 2010. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1127 Title A name given to the resource Rev. Christopher Ian George Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Acapulco, Mexico Ally MCC Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Shower of Stoles Description An account of the resource Items (stoles) for the Shower of Stoles exhibit Stole A stole in the Shower of Stoles exhibit Honoree The person honored by the creation of thestole. William J. Freeman Stole Text William J. Freeman Roman Catholic William J. Freeman, a Catholic deacon, participated in the ordination of Rev. Dr. June Goudey, December 9, 1979 at the United Church of Christ in Lynnfield, MA. His gift to her that day was this stole, which he could no longer wear, as he was leaving the church. He wrote the following Call to Worship for that service of ordination: We live in confusing and threatening times. We hear the voices of those who speak of a world in which deceit, injustice, and exploitation are as constant as the darkness of night. We hear the voices of those who profess a bleak perspective – empowered by political systems – where people are defined as: at the very least dispensable, often worthless, and at the worst inconsequential. We hear within ourselves voices that tempt us to believe that we are imprisoned by an inner world of personal insecurities, biting loneliness, and a thousand unnamed anxieties. But what we do today is an act of defiance. We say “no” to these voices. For we assemble, as a community of faith, to acknowledge and remind each other that the message of hope does lives and grow in our times. We say “no” to these voices as we proclaim the Light which chases away all shadows. We trust in the One who bursts open the shackles of pain, ambiguity, limitation, and even death. We say “yes” to God’s continued presence in our lives – presence which reigns victorious over deceit, injustice, and exploitation. We say “yes” as we give witness to the Ordination of you, June, that you may be enabled to bind the broken, encourage the weak, and heal those in pain. We pray that the One who shines eternal will empower you with the brilliance of a New England Lighthouse that beacons weary sailors to the safety of her shores and guides refreshed navigators along uncharted courses. Denomination Roman Catholic Church Contribution Date 2010 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1125 Title A name given to the resource William J. Freeman Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Simi Valley, California (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rev. Dr. June Goudey California Catholic Clergy Activist Freeman, William J. Goudey, June Ordination Roman Catholic Theology Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Shower of Stoles Description An account of the resource Items (stoles) for the Shower of Stoles exhibit Stole A stole in the Shower of Stoles exhibit Honoree The person honored by the creation of thestole. Anonymous Members of the Class of 2010 (Candler School of Theology) Stole Text Anonymous Members of the Class of 2010 Candler School of Theology, Emory University Atlanta, GA This stole has been donated by the members of Sacred Worth at Candler School of Theology in honor of LGBT students who graduated in 2010 and who have been silenced in ministry because of their sexual orientation. We honor their gifts for ministry and pray for illumination for the leaders of their faith communities. Denomination Ecumenical Contribution Date 2010 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1124 Title A name given to the resource Anonymous Members of the Class of 2010 (Candler School of Theology) Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Atlanta, Georgia (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sarah Werner Atlanta Ecumenical Georgia Ordination Werner, Sarah Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Shower of Stoles Description An account of the resource Items (stoles) for the Shower of Stoles exhibit Stole A stole in the Shower of Stoles exhibit Honoree The person honored by the creation of thestole. Anonymous Members of the Class of 2009 (Candler School of Theology) Stole Text Anonymous Members of the Class of 2009 Candler School of Theology, Emory University Atlanta, GA This stole has been donated by the members of Sacred Worth at Candler School of Theology in honor of LGBT students who graduated in 2009 and who have been silenced in ministry because of their sexual orientation. We honor their gifts for ministry and pray for illumination for the leaders of their faith communities. Denomination Ecumenical Contribution Date 2009 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1123 Title A name given to the resource Anonymous Members of the Class of 2009 (Candler School of Theology) Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Atlanta, Georgia (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sarah Werner Atlanta Ecumenical Georgia Ordination Werner, Sarah Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Shower of Stoles Description An account of the resource Items (stoles) for the Shower of Stoles exhibit Stole A stole in the Shower of Stoles exhibit Honoree The person honored by the creation of thestole. Brian Sadler Stole Text Brian Sadler Community of Christ They say that I am unique and that mine is an important story that needs to be told. That it would be simple to put it into writing. That has not been my experience as I have struggled with this request. What makes it extra hard for me is knowing that I am not unique or euphonious. It is a story that has, sad to say, been repeated by many others before, much more eloquently. It is easy to pass as fitting-in, being part of a church, crowd, or groups, but being out and being the “other” in the society at large is an eye-opening experience that somehow transcends words. Becoming aware of how different and unimportant I am to the church, suddenly I feel invisible. I find myself becoming “hetero-phobic” (irrationally fearful of heterosexuals). It hurts so deep that I am not sure I can get beyond it. Brian was called to the office of Teach in the Community of Christ in 1989 and served in his home congregation until he stopped attending. Denomination Community of Christ (formerly RLDS) Contribution Date 2008 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1122 Title A name given to the resource Brian Sadler Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Unknown, (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Meredith Bischoff Bischoff, Meredith Community of Christ Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Sadler, Brian United States Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Shower of Stoles Description An account of the resource Items (stoles) for the Shower of Stoles exhibit Stole A stole in the Shower of Stoles exhibit Honoree The person honored by the creation of thestole. Allen Hose Stole Text Allen Hose Community of Christ Long Beach, CA Now that I am 57 years old, I have come to a realization about life in general. I used to think that people had to think, act, and even in some ways look the same, and that even one church was preferred over another. But in the reality of life, and what I now believe, we are not the same nor should we be the same. For it is in those differences that makes each one of us unique; whether straight or gay, male or female, black or white, Christian or Muslim, rich or poor, or any other label that humanity tries to put on us, we are all important to the human link of (and yes, even animal) existence. If whatever Deity (or not) one believes in, what matters most is how we treat each other, and that is why there are so many differences in humankind. If it were not so, we would all be sheep! While a member of the Mormon Church, Allen was called to the office of elder and served faithfully in his ward and at the Los Angeles Temple until he was excommunicated for being gay in 1979. Allen is now a member of Basileia: An Open Door Community of Christ. Denomination Community of Christ (formerly RLDS) Contribution Date 2008 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1121 Title A name given to the resource Allen Hose Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Long Beach, California (United States) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Meredith Bischoff California Church Trials Community of Christ Hose, Allen Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Theology Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Shower of Stoles Description An account of the resource Items (stoles) for the Shower of Stoles exhibit Stole A stole in the Shower of Stoles exhibit Honoree The person honored by the creation of thestole. Meredith Bischoff Stole Text Meredith Bischoff Community of Christ Chino Hills, CA I was born and raised in the church, and have always been active, when called to the priesthood I was glad to serve. I am now a co-pastor of a welcoming and affirming Community of Christ congregation and an activist in the Welcoming Church Movement. It is my answer to God’s call to serve. Most people in my congregation know I am bisexual, some still do not. Most church members I know outside my congregation are unaware. When we include sexual orientation and gender identity in our liturgy, I feel included and loved by God. Denomination Community of Christ (formerly RLDS) Contribution Date 2008 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1120 Title A name given to the resource Meredith Bischoff Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Chino Hills, California (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Meredith Bischoff Bischoff, Meredith Bisexual activism California Community of Christ Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Theology Women and Religion Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Shower of Stoles Description An account of the resource Items (stoles) for the Shower of Stoles exhibit Stole A stole in the Shower of Stoles exhibit Honoree The person honored by the creation of thestole. Signature Stole (Illinois Great Rivers Annual Conference) Stole Text ILLINOIS GREAT RIVERS ANNUAL CONFERENCE United Methodist Church Words of Hope from The Lion King: "Simba, let me tell you something that my father told me. Look at the stars. The great kings of the past look down on us from those stars. So whenever you feel alone, just remember that those kings will always be there to guide you - and so will 1." How we need our community to support us! This stole represents the thousands of witnesses to the fully inclusive church – those who currently are working for full inclusion and those who have gone before us. With each signature, we reflect the light from the stars, answering, sometimes awkwardly, and sometimes clearly, the love we have for each who has had to make a choice – stay or leave. And for those who had no choice – those who were asked to leave – the love we have for the courage it took to try to make a difference. When you look up at the stars, try to remember the ones who are no longer with us, those whom God called to minister to the church. May we find hope in messages written on this stole that they will tell of the support and the hope we have that one day the United Methodist Church will truly live the message of Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors. And so it is. Illinois Great Rivers Annual Conference June 2008 Denomination United Methodist Church Contribution Date 2008 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1118 Title A name given to the resource Illinois Great Rivers Annual Conference (Signature Stole) Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Illinois (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jean Peters Ally Illinois Methodist Ordination Peters, Jean United Methodist Church