18 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. David R. Holmes Stole Text Worn by a child of God baptized, confirmed and ordained in the United Methodist Church. Though saddened to take disability leave in 1993, at least I no longer had to live a dishonest life and suffer such inner turmoil. I was often told in the churches I served over 25 years, "David, you were born to preach." True… and I was also born gay! Will I ever be allowed to serve openly the church I have known and loved all my life? Rev. David R. Holmes Council Bluffs, Iowa Denomination United Methodist Church Contribution Date 1999 Contribution Story This stole was given to us in advance of the 2000 General Conference of the United Methodist Church in Cleveland, OH. In 1999, the Reconciling Ministries Network (RMN) inquired about the possibility of having a display of the Shower of Stoles at the General Conference the following April. At the time, there were only around twenty United Methodist stoles in the collection. We decided to introduce the Shower of Stoles to the Reconciling community by bringing the twenty UM stoles and about a hundred others to RMN’s Convocation in Denton, TX over the Labor Day weekend. Stoles started to trickle in during the fall, and by February they began coming in droves. In all, we received 220 United Methodist stoles – the vast majority of them arriving within eight weeks of the Conference. Thanks to a monumental effort by a number of volunteers who pitched in to help record, inventory, sew labels and make last-minute repairs, all of the new stoles were present in Cleveland. Twenty more people brought stoles directly to Cleveland, bringing the total number on display to 240. Towards the end of the General Conference, twenty eight lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender United Methodists and allies stood on the Conference floor in silent protest over the Conference’s failure to overturn the ban on LGBT ordination – a profound witness and act of defiance for which they were later arrested. As these twenty eight moved to the front of the room, another 200 supporters stood up around the balcony railing, each wearing one of the new United Methodist stoles. Hundreds more stood in solidarity as well, in the balcony and on the plenary floor, wearing symbolic “stoles” made from colorful bands of cloth. A group of young people from Minneapolis, members of a Communicant’s Class, had purchased bolts of cloth the preceding evening and stayed up all night cutting out close to a thousand of these “stoles”. In less than eight months, a handful of stoles had grown to become a powerful, visible witness to the steadfast faith of LGBT United Methodists nationwide. Martha Juillerat Founder, Shower of Stoles Project 2006 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 477 Title A name given to the resource David R. Holmes Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Council Bluffs, Iowa (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rev. David R. Holmes Clergy Activist Holmes, David R. Iowa Methodist Ordination Reconciling Ministries Network (formerly Reconciling Congregation Program) Theology United Methodist Church 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 ("Called Out" Conference, 1999) Stole Text Common Pain, Common Hope The 8th Annual National Conference hosted by Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered and Allied Seminarians March 19-21-1999 Chicago, Illinois The Chicago Theological Seminary and Meadville/Lombard Theological School Denomination Ecumenical Contribution Date 1999 Contribution Story "Called Out" was a gathering of LGBT seminarians that met for many years in Chicago either at McCormick Theological Seminary or CTS. Although students from all over the U.S. and from many denominations came to the conference, it tended to attract large numbers of Presbyterian seminarians from the central third of the country. This was due in part to strong Presbyterian leadership over the years, especially Marilyn Nash, who contributed countless hours of organizational work and creative worship design to the conference. (Marilyn Nash's story can be found under her stole entry, #396.) Martha Juillerat Founder, Shower of Stoles Project 2006 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 470 Title A name given to the resource Signature Stole ("Called Out" Conference, 1999) 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 Called Out Conference Ally Chicago Ecumenical Illinois Nash, Marilyn Presbyterian 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/. 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. Tracy Smith Stole Text My name is Tracy Smith and I earned my M.Div. From Boston University School of Theology in 1984. I grew up in the United Methodist church and was very active in the youth and camp programs throughout my junior and senior high years of school. I felt called to ministry during those years, preparing myself by first attending a Christian college for four years. I realized I was a lesbian my last year of college. I continued with my plans of theology school not knowing really what this would mean for my career. The pastor of my church where I sought to be "in care" found out that I was a lesbian at the end of my first year at BUSTH. I was outed by another student in the same conference. My pastor said he would make it his mission to see to it that I never ministered in a church. He was a member of the Board of Ordained Ministers in the Michigan Eastern conference. He stuck by his word and was successful in keeping me out of ordained ministry in the United Methodist denomination. I was offered the opportunity to write a statement that I believed homosexuality was wrong, not keeping with Christian teaching, and that I would remain celibate. If only I would sign… I did not sign a statement. There were many years of struggle, being lost, and in the end being found. I have a successful private practice in psychotherapy where I work with gay, lesbian and heterosexual people. I am truly honored that I am allowed to journey with people during some of the most significant times of their lives. I am able to fulfill my call to ministry in my work. What is of God will prevail if we continue to be faithful! Besides my practice of 11 years, I am the Minister of Outreach at Euclid Ave. UMC in Oak Park, IL. During this time of turmoil Euclid made a bold statement in creating a position to reach out to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people. My heart aches during communion because I know that even with the taking of this position it does not change the reality that I can not administer the sacraments. Until something radical changes, I will not be ordained. The beautiful stole you view will never be mine to wear. I am blessed with a partner of 15 years. Together we have created a family, a 3 year old daughter and a 16 month old daughter who we have adopted internationally. My partner is out of the country as I write this to bring our youngest daughter home! Life is full! People and politics have not always been good to me but I can say that God is good and has been good to me. Denomination United Methodist Church Contribution Date 1999 Contribution Story This stole was given to us in advance of the 2000 General Conference of the United Methodist Church in Cleveland, OH. The United Methodist Church has turned away a treasure in denying Tracy Smith the opportunity to pursue her call to ordained ministry. Fortunately, Euclid Ave. Church recognized Tracy's abundant gifts and made a place for her on their staff. In 1999, the Reconciling Ministries Network (RMN) inquired about the possibility of having a display of the Shower of Stoles at the General Conference the following April. At the time, there were only around twenty United Methodist stoles in the collection. We decided to introduce the Shower of Stoles to the Reconciling community by bringing the twenty UM stoles and about a hundred others to RMN’s Convocation in Denton, TX over the Labor Day weekend. Stoles started to trickle in during the fall, and by February they began coming in droves. In all, we received 220 United Methodist stoles – the vast majority of them arriving within eight weeks of the Conference. Thanks to a monumental effort by a number of volunteers who pitched in to help record, inventory, sew labels and make last-minute repairs, all of the new stoles were present in Cleveland. Twenty more people brought stoles directly to Cleveland, bringing the total number on display to 240. Towards the end of the General Conference, twenty eight lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender United Methodists and allies stood on the Conference floor in silent protest over the Conference’s failure to overturn the ban on LGBT ordination – a profound witness and act of defiance for which they were later arrested. As these twenty eight moved to the front of the room, another 200 supporters stood up around the balcony railing, each wearing one of the new United Methodist stoles. Hundreds more stood in solidarity as well, in the balcony and on the plenary floor, wearing symbolic “stoles” made from colorful bands of cloth. A group of young people from Minneapolis, members of a Communicant’s Class, had purchased bolts of cloth the preceding evening and stayed up all night cutting out close to a thousand of these “stoles”. In less than eight months, a handful of stoles had grown to become a powerful, visible witness to the steadfast faith of LGBT United Methodists nationwide. Martha Juillerat Founder, Shower of Stoles Project 2006 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 468 Title A name given to the resource Tracy Smith Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Oak Park, Illinois (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Tracy Smith Clergy Activist Illinois Methodist Ordination Reconciling Ministries Network (formerly Reconciling Congregation Program) Smith, Tracy 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. Anonymous (Ordained Lesbian Pastor, Baltimore-Washington Conference, UMC) Stole Text Ordained Lesbian Pastor, Closeted, Baltimore-Washington Conference United Methodist Church Born and nurtured in the United Methodist Church, I have endured cruel and unusual treatment from the leadership and lay persons in the church who opposed women pastors. I daily experience the oppression of the church that I love and from whom I learned the lifestyle of living inclusively on behalf of all persons regardless of race, gender, national origin or sexual orientation. Let us move beyond the law and live as Paul taught, as free persons, and as Jesus taught and lived, with the law of love in our hearts! Denomination United Methodist Church Contribution Date 1999 Contribution Story This anonymous stole was given to us in advance of the 2000 General Conference of the United Methodist Church in Cleveland, OH. In 1999, the Reconciling Ministries Network (RMN) inquired about the possibility of having a display of the Shower of Stoles at the General Conference the following April. At the time, there were only around twenty United Methodist stoles in the collection. We decided to introduce the Shower of Stoles to the Reconciling community by bringing the twenty UM stoles and about a hundred others to RMN’s Convocation in Denton, TX over the Labor Day weekend. Stoles started to trickle in during the fall, and by February they began coming in droves. In all, we received 220 United Methodist stoles – the vast majority of them arriving within eight weeks of the Conference. Thanks to a monumental effort by a number of volunteers who pitched in to help record, inventory, sew labels and make last-minute repairs, all of the new stoles were present in Cleveland. Twenty more people brought stoles directly to Cleveland, bringing the total number on display to 240. Towards the end of the General Conference, twenty eight lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender United Methodists and allies stood on the Conference floor in silent protest over the Conference’s failure to overturn the ban on LGBT ordination – a profound witness and act of defiance for which they were later arrested. As these twenty eight moved to the front of the room, another 200 supporters stood up around the balcony railing, each wearing one of the new United Methodist stoles. Hundreds more stood in solidarity as well, in the balcony and on the plenary floor, wearing symbolic “stoles” made from colorful bands of cloth. A group of young people from Minneapolis, members of a Communicant’s Class, had purchased bolts of cloth the preceding evening and stayed up all night cutting out close to a thousand of these “stoles”. In less than eight months, a handful of stoles had grown to become a powerful, visible witness to the steadfast faith of LGBT United Methodists nationwide. Martha Juillerat Founder, Shower of Stoles Project 2006 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 467 Title A name given to the resource Anonymous (Ordained Lesbian Pastor, Baltimore-Washington Conference, UMC) 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 Withheld Methodist Ohio Ordination Reconciling Ministries Network (formerly Reconciling Congregation Program) United Methodist Church United States Women and Religion https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/509ee740e4739149624abef22476fa4c.jpg 3365fe520da9a86d8600f30ffb5b5a9d https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/4ac53f86591803b5df00df820a1e9e25.jpg 0d60ab87aabf651be09db3bbf5ed86ff 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. K. E. Butler Stole Text Dedicated by K.E. Butler, called to ministry in the PCUSA, a student at McCormick Seminary. Lesbian, bipolar, suffering in mind and spirit. I gift this stole, as I will most likely never wear one, to those of the dream -- and the conviction for justice. Ich Glaube an Alles noch nie Gesagte I believe in all that has never yet been spoken. I want to free all that waits within me so that what no one has dared to wish for may for once spring clear without my contriving. If this is arrogance, God, forgive me, but this is what I need to say. May what I do flow from me like a river, no forcing and no holding back, the way it is with children. When in these swelling and ebbing currents, these deepening tides moving out, returning, I will sing you as no one ever has, streaming through widening channels into the open sea. Rainer Maria Rilke Denomination Presbyterian Church (USA) Contribution Date 2003 Contribution Story This stole was donated during a display at McCormick Seminary in 2003. The display was sponsored by "Acts 10:15", an LGBT student group at McCormick. Acts 10:15 is also a Student Chapter of More Light Presbyterians. The donor is an extraordinarily bright young woman who carries the double burden of bipolar disease and the church's discriminatory practices against LGBT people, the combination of which she knows will undoubtedly prevent her from being ordained. Martha Juillerat Founder, Shower of Stoles Project 2006 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 921 Title A name given to the resource K.E. Butler 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 K. E. Butler Butler, K.E. Chicago Illinois More Light Presbyterians for LGBT Concerns Ordination Presbyterian Presbyterian Church (USA) Theology Women and Religion https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/863215cab1594dc5fe52ff30c0b55947.jpg 961ca337d8a0a850e76d30604e58f19d https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/b030b7f87412fea2cf0b7b416ad1167a.jpg 8a574720f000b22b1d3fbcddafd01b41 https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/33d0425b4cb89499cf92d86d5fbaaef5.jpg 6458ca89f6c65834fd793a02f6a04779 https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/b33ce004104f43c4ce8423470da1fc3e.jpg 91381aceb5f3af20f385414270cdae18 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. Chris Paige Stole Text Marvelous are your works!!!!!! Psalm 139:14 Elder Chris Paige I PRAISE YOU!!!!!! For I am wonderfully and fearfully made. For it was you who formed my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you! For I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Marvelous are your works! Oh, how well my soul knows that fact! My body was no mystery to you, when I was made in secret, and intricately woven in the depths of the earth… Psalm 139:13-15 Denomination Presbyterian Church (USA) United Church of Christ Contribution Date 1996 Contribution Story This stole honoring Chris Paige, an ordained Elder, is one of twelve stoles given to the Shower of Stoles collection by Tabernacle United Church in Philadelphia. All twelve stoles are similar in size and style. The three signature stoles are white and the nine individual stoles are purple; most have matching pastel flannel binding on the ends of the panels. Tabernacle United Church, United Church of Christ and Presbyterian union church located adjacent to the University of Pennsylvania campus, has a long history of activism, from its community organizing and support of a school for Black children in the mid-1800's to its more recent history of sanctuary in support of Central American refugees, peace activism, and outspoken advocacy on behalf of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons. Tabernacle is both a More Light and Open and Affirming congregation, working for the full inclusion of LGBT people in the life and leadership of the church. Martha Juillerat Founder, Shower of Stoles Project 2006 Click <a href="https://www.lgbtran.org/Profile.aspx?ID=198">here</a> to read Chris Paige'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 281 Title A name given to the resource Chris Paige Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Tabernacle United Church Civil Rights Movement International Human Rights More Light Presbyterians for LGBT Concerns Open and Affirming in the UCC (ONA) Paige, Chris Pennsylvania Philadelphia Presbyterian Presbyterian Church (USA) Theology https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/f00adf87133c074c95ce85d79d19e487.jpg 9c7a788904375e79c23600951abf5972 https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/226295ec93696f3ac04ec51559e4ffb8.jpg 003e05d2624906bdd0970583f21a5659 https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/b20ab675b71b6e68f221c8d9157f0d60.jpg 0469147a4555ba7df7bbba89c0ae98a1 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. Women who have lost jobs (McCormick Theological Seminary) Stole Text This stole is dedicated to women who have lost jobs in churches because of sexual orientation Beccie Bruckner Dedicated in a service of worship at McCormick Theological Seminary Chicago, Illinois January 14, 1998 Denomination Presbyterian Church (USA) Contribution Date 1998 Contribution Story This is one of several stoles donated in 1998 by students at McCormick Theological Seminary. Martha Juillerat Founder, Shower of Stoles Project 2006 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 389 Title A name given to the resource Women who have lost jobs (McCormick 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 Chicago, Illinois (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Beccie Bruckner Bruckner, Beccie Chicago Feminism Illinois Presbyterian Presbyterian Church (USA) 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 (First Presbyterian Church, Albany NY) Stole Text First Pres. Church Albany, NY Denomination Presbyterian Church (USA) Contribution Date 1998 Contribution Story (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".) This stole was donated together with matching stoles from Union College in Schenectady, NY and First United Presbyterian Church of Troy, NY. First Albany is a More Light church, working for the full inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people into the life and leadership of the Presbyterian Church (USA). Martha Juillerat Founder, Shower of Stoles Project 2006 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 426 Title A name given to the resource Signature Stole (First Presbyterian Church, Albany NY) Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Albany, New York (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource First Presbyterian Church Ally More Light Presbyterians for LGBT Concerns New York Presbyterian 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/. 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. Richard Sprout Stole Text RICHARD MPC Denomination Presbyterian Church (USA) Contribution Date 1998 Contribution Story Richard Sprout is an ordained Elder at Montclair Presbyterian Church. His stole was sent to us along with a Signature Stole from Montclair (stole #417). Richard was active in the national leadership of Presbyterians for Lesbian and Gay Concerns, one of two organizations that merged to form More Light Presbyterians. Montclair Presbyterian Church has been a More Light church for twenty years, and for many years has been in the forefront of social justice work on behalf of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in the Presbyterian Church (USA) and in society. Martha Juillerat Founder, Shower of Stoles Project 2006 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 416 Title A name given to the resource Richard Sprout Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Oakland, California (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Richard Sprout and Montclair Presbyterian Church California Clergy Activist More Light Presbyterians for Lesbian and Gay Concerns Ordination Presbyterian Presbyterian Church (USA) Sprout, Richard https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/972fcfd209c54f096c4bff61ebfbed4d.jpg f3cf24e6b221a9e992d4fc14a4227fc8 https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/d44137bace8c3d6dc5b9ce002a88fc26.jpg 2635e1f1105a2d0fdec309a0a71ca1b9 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 (Montclair Presbyterian Church, Oakland CA) Stole Text Allies Montclair Presbyterian Church Oakland, California Denomination Presbyterian Church (USA) Contribution Date 1998 Contribution Story (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".) Montclair Presbyterian Church has been a More Light church for twenty years, and for many years has been in the forefront of social justice work on behalf of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in the Presbyterian Church (USA) and in society. Martha Juillerat Founder, Shower of Stoles Project 2006 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 417 Title A name given to the resource Signature Stole (Montclair Presbyterian Church, Oakland CA) Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Oakland, California (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Montclair Presbyterian Church Ally California More Light Presbyterians for LGBT Concerns Presbyterian Presbyterian Church (USA) https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/83b7897564e67f5f9bb264a67d6fb070.jpg 975b3d699e9578e699ef9ec97e108c44 https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/18dc2bbe50d5b02d1c0d50dfa75f336d.jpg 523539f6d402142e9e459bcfb0c29b80 https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/4ecaa263b7221577936c27bcfae18409.jpg 809894acb706bda482f5ad73ef747e37 https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/d2201cc2caaa898dc1713c8a7f05da80.jpg 968e47398393c044f42c7152da62b3a2 https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/0c7e32892440936781f667bd152af5f5.jpg 3ee75ac00f2b34c8e15a674c737ce7ad 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. Solidarity Stole (Redwoods Presbyterian) Stole Text Redwoods Presbyterian Church Larkspur, California Denomination Presbyterian Church (USA) Contribution Date 1997 Contribution Story (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".) Redwoods Presbyterian Church, located just across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco, is a More Light Church working for the full inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people into the life and leadership of the Presbyterian Church (USA). In addition to their participation in More Light, Redwoods Church also actively addresses a host of other social justice issues, including family violence, peacemaking, hunger and homelessness in the Bay area. Martha Juillerat Founder, Shower of Stoles Project 2006 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 383 Title A name given to the resource Solidarity Stole (Redwoods Presbyterian) Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Larkspur, California (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Redwoods Presbyterian Church Ally California More Light Presbyterians for Lesbian and Gay Concerns Presbyterian 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/. 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 Deacon and Elder (Oklahoma) Stole Text JOY A favorite writer of mine, Eddie Askew, wrote these words… "Lord, give me the strength to hold fast to love, Hold fast to you. I see you, hanging on the cross. 'Father, forgive them…' But sometimes, Lord, they DO know what they do! And still I need to love. If violence defeated violence then violence would be left. Victor. Lord, the victor must be love. Was love, on the cross. To death and beyond. And on the third day, in your resurrection life I find the courage to begin. Tremulous, hesitant as a newborn lamb, I stand with you, in love. Staggering and uncoordinated, yet the hope is there. That as I live in you and you in me the love will grow. The dream will become reality." And so, following Christ's example, I strive to love those who would exclude me from the church. The lining of this stole is fabric which was used in our union ceremony. Performed in Oklahoma by two Presbyterian pastors, the ceremony was held in a United Church of Christ sanctuary. My partner and I have been together 15+ years. I am an ordained deacon and elder… and a beloved child of God. I am called BY GOD to serve the church and the world. Denomination Presbyterian Church (USA) Contribution Date 1997 Contribution Story This anonymous Presbyterian, ordained as a Presbyterian Deacon and then Elder, asked that further identifying information be withheld. This individual and partner have now been together for 25 years. Martha Juillerat Founder, Shower of Stoles Project 2006 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 381 Title A name given to the resource Anonymous Deacon and Elder (Oklahoma) 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, Oklahoma (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Anonymous Marriage Equality Oklahoma Presbyterian Presbyterian Church (USA) 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 (Grapevine) Stole Text ANONYMOUS Ordained Deacon Denomination Presbyterian Church (USA) Contribution Date 1997 Contribution Story This anonymous ordained Presbyterian Deacon requested that their name and other identifying information be withheld. This person lives in the Southwest. Martha Juillerat Founder, Shower of Stoles Project 2006 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 380 Title A name given to the resource Anonymous (Grapevine) 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 Withheld Presbyterian Presbyterian Church (USA) United States https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/fe529876906bfe20712a55001b691149.jpg 811de0f064780a726802b6354a9c6e56 https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/965a18a37aee7d5239f34ce7c957d32e.jpg bf40231d95d66a91e8c7312a048b12fd 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. Solidarity Stole (Western Reserve) Stole Text Signed by members of the Presbytery of Western Reserve Denomination Presbyterian Church (USA) Contribution Date 1996 Contribution Story The Presbytery of Western Reserve covers nine counties in northeastern Ohio, including the greater Cleveland metropolitan area. This is one of two stoles from the presbytery made in advance of the 1996 General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA). (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".) Martha Juillerat Founder, Shower of Stoles Project 2006 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 379 Title A name given to the resource Solidarity Stole (Western Reserve) Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Cleveland, Ohio (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Presbytery of Western Reserve Ally Ohio Presbyterian Presbyterian Church (USA) https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/b935e944983133cd3de5f1c75108f98b.jpg 694d1ce3615f16f4cfc71747966dc92d https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/17b0c955d73637756bb7e6c6f25f8b85.jpg e36e4bafe859ac1b05107700e3d9700e 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 (North Decatur Presbyterian Church, Decatur GA) Stole Text Anonymous Ordained 1995 Denomination Presbyterian Church (USA) Contribution Date 1997 Contribution Story 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. We have no other information about this anonymous individual. Martha Juillerat Founder, Shower of Stoles Project 2006 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 361 Title A name given to the resource Anonymous (North Decatur Presbyterian Church, Decatur GA) Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Decatur, Georgia (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource North Decatur Presbyterian Church Georgia Ordination Presbyterian 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/. 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. Rush W. Allunn Stole Text RUSH W. ALLUNN (SP?) ORDAINED 1997 Denomination Presbyterian Church (USA) Contribution Date 1997 Contribution Story 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 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 358 Title A name given to the resource Rush W. Allunn Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Decatur, Georgia (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource North Decatur Presbyterian Church Allunn, Rush W. Clergy Activist Georgia Presbyterian Presbyterian Church (USA) https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/494153a47bdd40e9f9c78661f4b298c7.jpg 2cf31f38fe310cebfd21608642ded1d3 https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/55f7d2de7c4c53d9d43a980f91336221.jpg 8bdc1b11264c0f1a797da18fbd76f392 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 (North Decatur Presbyterian Church, Decatur GA) Stole Text Supporters from North Decatur Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Church (USA) Decatur, Georgia Presbytery of Greater Atlanta Denomination Presbyterian Church (USA) Contribution Date 1997 Contribution Story (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 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 357 Title A name given to the resource Signature Stole (North Decatur Presbyterian Church, Decatur GA) Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Decatur, Georgia (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource North Decatur Presbyterian Church Ally Georgia Presbyterian Presbyterian Church (USA) https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/37421ab93da443607a8520bf2a4bfed0.jpg 229ac4255181e4888a04f90925c70e46 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. Solidarity Stole (North Decatur Presbyterian) Stole Text Supporters from North Decatur Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Church (USA) Decatur, Georgia Presbytery of Greater Atlanta Denomination Presbyterian Church (USA) Contribution Date 1997 Contribution Story (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 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 352 Title A name given to the resource Solidarity Stole (North Decatur Presbyterian) Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Decatur, Georgia (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource North Decatur Presbyterian Church Ally Georgia Presbyterian Presbyterian Church (USA) https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/c9440a68fd1ce31fb9a76573b2dd4fd2.jpg 8bf9da9e589d094295041ce5f14cea6e https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/7e4f4aaf851ffecb9ac81e3dc01097b1.jpg a4c919937fbda9968f11f8bf8ea9b78d 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 Honoring Gay Presbyterians Serving The Church in Oklahoma Denomination Presbyterian Church (USA) Contribution Date 1997 Contribution Story This is one in a set of four stoles given to me by the More Light Chapter in Oklahoma honoring some of their members who serve in silence in the leadership of the Presbyterian Church. They were given to me in 1997, when I brought Oklahoma's first display of stoles to Tulsa. Martha Juillerat Founder, Shower of Stoles Project 2006 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 337 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 Unknown, Oklahoma (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Anonymous More Light Presbyterians for LGBT Concerns Oklahoma Presbyterian 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/. 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 Honoring Gay Presbyterians Serving The Church in Oklahoma Denomination Presbyterian Church (USA) Contribution Date 1997 Contribution Story This is one in a set of four stoles given to me by the More Light Chapter in Oklahoma honoring some of their members who serve in silence in the leadership of the Presbyterian Church. They were given to me in 1997, when I brought Oklahoma's first display of stoles to Tulsa. Martha Juillerat Founder, Shower of Stoles Project 2006 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 336 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 Unknown, Oklahoma (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Anonymous More Light Presbyterians for LGBT Concerns Oklahoma Presbyterian Presbyterian Church (USA)