22 20 857 https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/b2733a9711097c1efd4f0acdc2bd19d9.jpg 5b6a4e2634f589af5658cc4cc65c8342 https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/7a50cadc46795803340b7bfbcb8e28b5.jpg 29c897cdff72401dec0f669dcdb90d94 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. Rick Reece Stole Text RICK REECE ELDER RUTGERS PRES. NYC Denomination Presbyterian Church (USA) Contribution Date 1996 Contribution Story This is one of about thirty stoles donated to the collection over the years by the members of Rutgers Presbyterian Church in New York in honor of their lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender members, many of whom hold leadership positions within the congregation and in the Presbytery of New York City. Established in 1798 in lower Manhattan, Rutgers has a long history of involvement in social justice and community development issues. Rutgers is a More Light congregation, working for the full inclusion of LGBT persons in the life and leadership of the Presbyterian Church. Along with More Light Presbyterians, Rutgers is a sponsor of Presbyterian Welcome (an affiliate of That All May Freely Serve) and the Covenant Network in their common pursuit for the end of discrimination against LGBT persons in the Presbyterian Church. 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 257 Title A name given to the resource Rick Reece Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant New York, New York (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rutgers Presbyterian Church Covenant Network of Presbyterians More Light Presbyterians for LGBT Concerns New York New York City Ordination Presbyterian Presbyterian Church (USA) Reece, Rick That All May Freely Serve (TAMFS) https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/f3524ea76e1b440a0857ce839a88038e.jpg 1c476cbb71c8ccc9d079b5189ca18fcc https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/71ab687d17a967d90a5d6100e7da959d.jpg ab567e63187ad2f28b870af4277738a2 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. Roger Franklin Stole Text ROGER FRANKLIN Denomination Presbyterian Church (USA) Contribution Date 1996 Contribution Story This is one of about thirty stoles donated to the collection over the years by the members of Rutgers Presbyterian Church in New York in honor of their lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender members, many of whom hold leadership positions within the congregation and in the Presbytery of New York City. Established in 1798 in lower Manhattan, Rutgers has a long history of involvement in social justice and community development issues. Rutgers is a More Light congregation, working for the full inclusion of LGBT persons in the life and leadership of the Presbyterian Church. Along with More Light Presbyterians, Rutgers is a sponsor of Presbyterian Welcome (an affiliate of That All May Freely Serve) and the Covenant Network in their common pursuit for the end of discrimination against LGBT persons in the Presbyterian Church. 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 256 Title A name given to the resource Roger Franklin Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant New York, New York (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rutgers Presbyterian Church Covenant Network of Presbyterians Franklin, Roger More Light Presbyterians for LGBT Concerns New York New York City Ordination Presbyterian Presbyterian Church (USA) That All May Freely Serve (TAMFS) https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/b266cb5c308e65ac0e3a036207678a9b.jpg ac10619f267431c7a03bb71801b89642 https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/aa344ec3568a5444b316a0149d533d89.jpg 6603dbc3cc576a83574eb267009309f9 https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/377eaecaf657bf4767f1388a3e4dd332.jpg 5554c4f7ab575bf39a30435c23032b2b 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. Sunday School of Rutgers Presbyterian Church, New York, NY Stole Text We are all God's Children Rutgers Sunday School, NYC Denomination Presbyterian Church (USA) Contribution Date 1996 Contribution Story This whimsical stole is one of about thirty stoles donated to the collection over the years by the members of Rutgers Presbyterian Church in New York in honor of their lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender members, many of whom hold leadership positions within the congregation and in the Presbytery of New York City. This stole is covered with the hand prints and names of children who attend Rutgers, some of whom are the children of LGBT members of the church. These children are our hope, a generation of children that will are being raised in a church that is welcoming of all of God's children, and who will grow up knowing that God loves them unconditionally. Established in 1798 in lower Manhattan, Rutgers has a long history of involvement in social justice and community development issues. Rutgers is a More Light congregation, working for the full inclusion of LGBT persons in the life and leadership of the Presbyterian Church. Along with More Light Presbyterians, Rutgers is a sponsor of Presbyterian Welcome (an affiliate of That All May Freely Serve) and the Covenant Network in their common pursuit for the end of discrimination against LGBT persons in the Presbyterian Church. 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 249 Title A name given to the resource Sunday School of Rutgers Presbyterian Church, New York, 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 New York, New York (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rutgers Presbyterian Church Covenant Network of Presbyterians More Light Presbyterians for LGBT Concerns New York New York City Ordination Presbyterian Presbyterian Church (USA) That All May Freely Serve (TAMFS) https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/c26a5484f4e2cb663e19b6799b57a96a.jpg 33e5ba469e41f137cf83909131c7bfe4 https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/b3bfcca6aed2f869ea15cc2b22617b7e.jpg 7b52205178fbff39650dd293ab8eba4e https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/a56ebf8fd172fdd7295305b372fb5cea.jpg 5a0ae33a2ad99253a4425f277bfae460 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. Cathy Blaser Stole Text YET MORE LIGHT Cathy Blaser Denomination Presbyterian Church (USA) Contribution Date 1996 Contribution Story This is one of about thirty stoles donated to the collection over the years by the members of Rutgers Presbyterian Church in New York in honor of their lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender members, many of whom hold leadership positions within the congregation and in the Presbytery of New York City. Almost all of the stoles were created by Cathy Blaser, a successful producer in New York and beyond. Cathy was a tireless activist for equality on behalf of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people of faith. For many years she worked with More Light Presbyterians, Presbyterian Welcome/That All May Freely Serve, and other organizations working for the full inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people into the life and leadership of the Presbyterian Church (USA). Cathy passed away in 2002. Established in 1798 in lower Manhattan, Rutgers has a long history of involvement in social justice and community development issues. Rutgers is a More Light congregation, working for the full inclusion of LGBT persons in the life and leadership of the Presbyterian Church. Along with More Light Presbyterians, Rutgers is a sponsor of Presbyterian Welcome (an affiliate of That All May Freely Serve) and the Covenant Network in their common pursuit for the end of discrimination against LGBT persons in the Presbyterian Church. 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 254 Title A name given to the resource Cathy Blaser Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant New York, New York (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rutgers Presbyterian Church Blaser, Cathy Covenant Network of Presbyterians More Light Presbyterians for LGBT Concerns New York New York City Ordination Presbyterian Presbyterian Church (USA) That All May Freely Serve (TAMFS) 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. Mark Thompson Robert Doyle Stole Text MARK THOMPSON ROBERT DOYLE Denomination Presbyterian Church (USA) Contribution Date 1996 Contribution Story This is one of about thirty stoles donated to the collection over the years by the members of Rutgers Presbyterian Church in New York in honor of their lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender members, many of whom hold leadership positions within the congregation and in the Presbytery of New York City. Established in 1798 in lower Manhattan, Rutgers has a long history of involvement in social justice and community development issues. Rutgers is a More Light congregation, working for the full inclusion of LGBT persons in the life and leadership of the Presbyterian Church. Along with More Light Presbyterians, Rutgers is a sponsor of Presbyterian Welcome (an affiliate of That All May Freely Serve) and the Covenant Network in their common pursuit for the end of discrimination against LGBT persons in the Presbyterian Church. 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 253 Title A name given to the resource Mark Thompson Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant New York, New York (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rutgers Presbyterian Church Covenant Network of Presbyterians Doyle, Robert More Light Presbyterians for LGBT Concerns New York New York City Ordination Presbyterian Presbyterian Church (USA) That All May Freely Serve (TAMFS) Thompson, Mark https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/7721da8d5f317b6b20011442f557d564.jpg 7893c7fdfd7c1198f66c183b72e5bdc4 https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/25af680cc10b95cbfae161f919013e2c.jpg c30d41cf8b6b92b70d277cce4431a087 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. Memorial Stole (Rutgers Presbyterian Church, New York NY) Stole Text IN MEMORY OF Stephen Festa Jerry Autenback Milano Earl Grandison David Doering Arte Pierce Ray Stevens Steve Leatherwood Jim Pearson Ray Ladd Many friends Bill Caniff Denomination Presbyterian Church (USA) Contribution Date 1996 Contribution Story This is one of about thirty stoles donated to the collection over the years by the members of Rutgers Presbyterian Church in New York in honor of their lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender members, many of whom hold leadership positions within the congregation and in the Presbytery of New York City. Established in 1798 in lower Manhattan, Rutgers has a long history of involvement in social justice and community development issues. Rutgers is a More Light congregation, working for the full inclusion of LGBT persons in the life and leadership of the Presbyterian Church. Along with More Light Presbyterians, Rutgers is a sponsor of Presbyterian Welcome (an affiliate of That All May Freely Serve) and the Covenant Network in their common pursuit for the end of discrimination against LGBT persons in the Presbyterian Church. 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 252 Title A name given to the resource Memorial Stole (Rutgers Presbyterian Church, New York 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 New York, New York (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rutgers Presbyterian Church Clergy Activist Covenant Network of Presbyterians More Light Presbyterians for LGBT Concerns New York New York City Presbyterian Presbyterian Church (USA) That All May Freely Serve (TAMFS) https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/b63249ac74f536d276e61f5c4c9d87d6.jpg 44bebc16e9cccafb2be8b40ed071da17 https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/83f2de69e2ac6c87fd915274b28fd1f9.jpg 091c5b48f858b30dd8191e2e50d7a297 https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/7892b883e01ef2992b8aca12f08a0343.jpg 5f744392df3845b010bab50cfe32a842 https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/1ad601a91dcdff681880114cbf9faaf0.jpg 12219a223c89908dbcdf928a42148fc1 https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/59e7d01ad389790cb27d432084208bf6.jpg a21879d9df65d3de6119d9f5c528a8dc 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 (Rutgers Presbyterian Church, New York NY) Stole Text (No narrative, signatures only) Denomination Presbyterian Church (USA) Contribution Date 1996 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 is one of about thirty stoles donated to the collection over the years by the members of Rutgers Presbyterian Church in New York in honor of their lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender members, many of whom hold leadership positions within the congregation and in the Presbytery of New York City. Established in 1798 in lower Manhattan, Rutgers has a long history of involvement in social justice and community development issues. Rutgers is a More Light congregation, working for the full inclusion of LGBT persons in the life and leadership of the Presbyterian Church. Along with More Light Presbyterians, Rutgers is a sponsor of Presbyterian Welcome (an affiliate of That All May Freely Serve) and the Covenant Network in their common pursuit for the end of discrimination against LGBT persons in the Presbyterian Church. 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 251 Title A name given to the resource Signature Stole (Rutgers Presbyterian Church, New York 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 New York, New York (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rutgers Presbyterian Church Ally Covenant Network of Presbyterians More Light Presbyterians for LGBT Concerns New York New York City Presbyterian Presbyterian Church (USA) That All May Freely Serve (TAMFS) 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. Charles Hale Stole Text The Rev. Charles Hale Plainfield, New Jersey Denomination Presbyterian Church (USA) Contribution Date 1996 Contribution Story Charles Hale has been active with More Light Presbyterians, working for the full inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people into the life and leadership of the Presbyterian Church (USA). This stole is relatively old, and has been repaired and reinforced to help protect it while on display with the Shower of Stoles collection. 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 246 Title A name given to the resource Charles Hale Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Plainfield, New Jersey (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Charles Hale Clergy Activist Hale, Charles More Light Presbyterians for LGBT Concerns New Jersey Ordination Presbyterian Presbyterian Church (USA) https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/60ad21dec2d0fe5ada62ae51d326e304.jpg f9b98fa6af70375fa674ca50bb6366da https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/8b8fea1ea178b02b1cbd72d77f5fe542.jpg f751a29021ed9430c6e83a9a19b936ee https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/bcf5d1529c36c0d1f52f2c68f29e37a2.jpg 5e8ec9c95e7a4ae2cff3be7c893a2736 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. Marietta Oberlin Stole Text MARIETTA OBERLIN BAPTIZED 10/07/34 ORDAINED 10/09/59 NEXT 10/08/96 Denomination #NAME? Contribution Date 1996 Contribution Story We have no other information about Marietta Oberlin, other that that which is written on the stole. 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 245 Title A name given to the resource Marietta Oberlin 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 Bruce Billman Billman, Bruce Oberlin, Marietta Ordination 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. Susan L. Victor Stole Text From Suffering to Hope Romans 5:3-5 "…we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not disappoint us, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit which has been given to us." The First Presbyterian Church of Ewing provides an opportunity for ALL people of God to serve and worship in an accepting, loving congregation. Susan L. Victor Ordained Deacon November 1998 Denomination Presbyterian Church (USA) Contribution Date 1998 Contribution Story This is one of sixteen stoles donated by First Presbyterian Church of Ewing, NJ on behalf of members and friends of the congregation. Two of the stoles are from lesbians who are ordained Deacons; their skilled leadership and excellent work as Deacons is alluded to in another stole story (#231). 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 473 Title A name given to the resource Susan L. Victor Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Ewing, New Jersey (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource First Presbyterian Church New Jersey Ordination Presbyterian Presbyterian Church (USA) Theology Victor, Susan L. Women and Religion https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/1b5633756b3c777b4109b359b94aff8d.jpg 3e8b1561c0002126fbf9ba36fe9622d4 https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/7bbb3f2e743ddac89c42567104d52a07.jpg 5198043b98f843097edb7dfda7d22791 https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/d03cdcc9cd4be3890c874e41b97e2107.jpg 82cd05186d3d948c3f72468a1b680cc0 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. Thomas Emerick Stole Text THOMAS EMERICK Director of Music First Presbyterian Church Ewing, NJ As a gay Christian, I dedicate this stole to the glory of God in thanks for the loving recognition my church has made of the gifts brought to the work and worship of the church by the GLBT community; and in hope that the whole body of Christ will soon value the contributions of all its members. Denomination Presbyterian Church (USA) Contribution Date 1998 Contribution Story This is one of sixteen stoles donated by First Presbyterian Church of Ewing, NJ on behalf of members and friends of the congregation. The stoles represent a broad cross section of the church, from ordained elders and deacons, to the Director of Music (this stole), and even the church's custodian. 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 460 Title A name given to the resource Thomas Emerick Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Ewing, New Jersey (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource First Presbyterian Church Emerick, Thomas New Jersey Presbyterian Presbyterian Church (USA) Theology https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/5d610533ba9be63ffb34fac5d33869df.jpg 8a9d27bbcb9bfc65bc5f7cfd0e94b671 https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/c90c831dfc84709f3f31d062bb634ad7.jpg 574ee45237a898b3bdb2c9cf3fbde3f7 https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/b1f9a6854ed2ad6ee36a6685c1e9cad2.jpg f5b21e9c0e4d8313cef44e4d463f8230 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. Fred Kerwood Stole Text FRED KERWOOD Elder and Deacon First Presbyterian Church Ewing, NJ This stole is given in memory of those gay and lesbian Christians whose human spirits desire to openly love and know God as part of a faith community but cannot because of their own church's cultural prejudice and blatant discrimination. I thank God for the First Presbyterian Church of Ewing, NJ which has supported me in being able to express my love, gratitude and service towards God as an openly gay Christian. I pray that someday God's inclusive love will be reflected in the hearts of all people so that we can worship and love God, and each other, together. Amen! Denomination Presbyterian Church (USA) Contribution Date 1998 Contribution Story This is one of sixteen stoles donated by First Presbyterian Church of Ewing, NJ on behalf of members and friends of the congregation. 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 452 Title A name given to the resource Fred Kerwood Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Ewing, New Jersey (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource First Presbyterian Church Kerwood, Fred New Jersey 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. Patricia L. Fox Lisanne Finston Stole Text Patricia L. Fox Lisanne Finston First Presbyterian Church Ewing, New Jersey Denomination Presbyterian Church (USA) Contribution Date 1998 Contribution Story This is one of sixteen stoles donated by First Presbyterian Church of Ewing, NJ on behalf of members and friends of the congregation. 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 450 Title A name given to the resource Patricia L. Fox Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Ewing, New Jersey (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource First Presbyterian Church Finston, Lisanne Fox, Patricia L. New Jersey Presbyterian Presbyterian Church (USA) https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/6a3c4b650d0e5f771dad2aea944f7b9f.jpg 2e6420ced2e1ab71d0354b29b26bc953 https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/cc5ec7c9fa0174cfdec0f4bde7039e96.jpg 63516a66075cfd4480b1b37bede9398d https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/1a7cc2169b70d18491ee806b20f09155.jpg 3acdffc813dd0886c53173f3b96cc27e 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. Susan Vigilante Stole Text SUSAN VIGILANTE Ordained Deacon First Presbyterian Church Ewing, New Jersey I have always believed that one of my main charters in life is to embrace my sexuality and share my openness with all that I meet along my journey in life. May you embrace your Light and help others to Enlighten their paths. Be of Good Cheer! Denomination Presbyterian Church (USA) Contribution Date 1998 Contribution Story This is one of sixteen stoles donated by First Presbyterian Church of Ewing, NJ on behalf of members and friends of the congregation. Two of the stoles are from lesbians who are ordained Deacons; their skilled leadership and excellent work as Deacons is alluded to in another stole story (#231). 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 449 Title A name given to the resource Susan Vigilante Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Ewing, New Jersey (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource First Presbyterian Church New Jersey Ordination Presbyterian Presbyterian Church (USA) Theology Vigilante, Susan 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. Kathy Speno Stole Text KATHY SPENO First Presbyterian Church Ewing, New Jersey For those who still remain unsettled in their total acceptance of their true inner being. May they find the strength and courage to live a free and open life, and to enjoy their free spirit. Denomination Presbyterian Church (USA) Contribution Date 1998 Contribution Story This is one of sixteen stoles donated by First Presbyterian Church of Ewing, NJ on behalf of members and friends of the congregation. 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 309 Title A name given to the resource Kathy Speno Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Ewing, New Jersey (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource First Presbyterian Church New Jersey Presbyterian Presbyterian Church (USA) Speno, Kathy 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 Palleschi Stole Text RICHARD PALLESCHI First Presbyterian Church Ewing, New Jersey After hearing the preaching against homosexuality in the Roman Catholic church, leaving the church in my youth, and abandoning all faith and spirituality (as well as sexuality) in my twenties, I was finally able to come out to myself and others and found a church where all were truly welcomed. My faith and spirituality are mine again. My activity in the church surprises me: serving on a Presbytery Task Force, speaking to church groups, singing in choir. The church has given me personal strength and an understanding of homosexuality. I have watched my church's first openly gay Deacon take our church community to the next plane from "The Pines" to the church, I am reminded of what we all want and need from each other: compassion and understanding. Denomination Presbyterian Church (USA) Roman Catholic Church Contribution Date 1998 Contribution Story This is one of sixteen stoles donated by First Presbyterian Church of Ewing, NJ on behalf of members and friends of the congregation. As evidenced by this story from a former Catholic, First Presbyterian has a number of members who found themselves "exiled" from other churches and denominations. 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 231 Title A name given to the resource Richard Palleschi Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Ewing, New Jersey (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource First Presbyterian Church Catholic New Jersey Palleschi, Richard Presbyterian Presbyterian Church (USA) Roman Catholic https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/8ed91c78829d431bf5032fe976b4ef10.jpg 309e591e76a39ce37ea6089b4af80db8 https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/7a3cf0a42709314026566b0cd06512ae.jpg b1414365f0ffbb3ee0d79cbbf85fe52c https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/7b5a7d626a2013899475379d3df10035.jpg ee3cb8f058895798356553caaa54329f 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. Mary L. (Burlington, VT) Stole Text daughter sister aunt partner friend Christian nurse deacon lesbian AIDS "Buddy" Mary L. Burlington, VT Denomination Presbyterian Church (USA) Contribution Date 1996 Contribution Story This stole came to us along with two other stoles from Vermont. We have no other information about the donor. 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 229 Title A name given to the resource Mary L. (Burlington, VT) Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Burlington, Vermont (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Mary L. AIDS Presbyterian Presbyterian Church (USA) Vermont 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. Cheryl L. Burke Stole Text THE REV. CHERYL L. BURKE I was ordained in the PC(USA) on September 30, 1988. I served as Associate Pastor at Gurnee Community Church in Gurnee, IL, for two years and then moved to West Virginia to do interim ministry work. Withholding information about being lesbian became more damaging than I was willing to tolerate and difficult for the churches I served as well. On January 28, 1995, I was given Ordained Ministerial Standing in the United Church of Christ. I now serve as pastor at the First Congregational Church in Huntington, West Virginia. My partner and I live in the church parsonage and ministry flourishes where I can be open about all aspects of my life. This is a stole that I am no longer able to use. I offer it to you with sorrow for my loss and hope for the future of the Presbyterian Church (USA). Denomination Presbyterian Church (USA) Contribution Date 1996 Contribution Story Cheryl Burke is one of many ordained ministers represented in this collection who left the Presbyterian Church for the United Church of Christ, a denomination that supports the ordination of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons. A skilled and compassionate pastor, Cheryl and her partner have been welcomed by their new church home. (Note: In early 1996, Cheryl gave us a white Guatemalan stole with the Presbyterian Church's symbol woven into it. This stole was one of 350 that were worn in a week-long public witness at the 1996 General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Albuquerque. It was badly damaged in a mishap with an automobile there, which greatly upset the person who had been given the honor of wearing it all week. This individual graciously replaced the stole with the closest match that could be found. It is identical to the original stole in all ways except that it lacks the Presbyterian Church symbols.) 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 226 Title A name given to the resource Cheryl L. Burke Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Huntington, West Virginia (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Cheryl L. Burke Burke, Cheryl L. Ordination Presbyterian Presbyterian Church (USA) United Church of Christ United States Women and Religion https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/4e384ece340dea71e1802bc2842bceea.jpg 2fceead03e2adf12cc56fc54da255b24 https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/9f800254ba6cde82d655430a97f9c3e9.jpg 7d891faf8be2981502c85744c98f95d7 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 (Brown woven stole, "From an anonymous gay pastor in the hope that the church will affirm my identity...") Stole Text From an anonymous gay pastor in the hope that the church will affirm my identity in the same way they have affirmed my gifts for ministry. Denomination Presbyterian Church (USA) Contribution Date 1996 Contribution Story We know nothing more about this minister, who sent us his stole anonymously. A tag on the back of this simple but beautifully woven stole identifies it as having been made by Native Americans in New Mexico; the turquoise symbol is Native American. 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 225 Title A name given to the resource Anonymous (Brown woven stole, "From an anonymous gay pastor in the hope that the church will affirm my identity...") 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 Anonymous American Indian New Mexico Presbyterian Presbyterian Church (USA) Theology https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/2ca2349c489fe08aef9abc5935d55035.jpg 97071421d2247cb12161a19b095df0cb https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/2ef6fc5c9af8238cd79e96cf225a0b58.jpg 688e6929924aba84ed7e4ae9d8a9ea09 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 Unfortunately, my stole must remain anonymous. May this stole be a reminder of the constant pain one experiences in the daily sacrifice of self for Christ's ministry. May God bring us finally together as one family of faith in ministry. Denomination Presbyterian Church (USA) Contribution Date 1996 Contribution Story All we know about this anonymous minister is that he was given this stole as an ordination gift. The mint green polyester double-knit material leads me to believe that this pastor must have been ordained sometime in the late 1960's or 1970's. 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 223 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, (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Anonymous Presbyterian Presbyterian Church (USA) United States