4 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. Anonymous 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 33 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 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Mardee Rightmyer Rightmeyer, Mardee 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 Lesbian Minister Denomination Presbyterian Church (USA) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 21 Title A name given to the resource Anonymous Lesbian Minister 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 Carol Seaton 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. Marvin Ellison Stole Text Marvin Ellison Justice-Lover Denomination Presbyterian Church (USA) Contribution Date 1995 Contribution Story This stole was one of the original 80 stoles that were on display on Sept. 16, 1995 when Shower of Stoles Project founder Martha Juillerat set aside her ordination before the Heartland Presbytery (see Stole #1 for details). Click <a href="https://www.lgbtran.org/Profile.aspx?ID=358">here</a> to read Marvin Ellison's biographic profile in the LGBTQ Religious Archives Network's Profile 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 25 Title A name given to the resource Marvin Ellison Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Hollywood, California (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rev. Mike Smith and Sylvia Thorsen-Smith Ally California Ellison, Marvin Presbyterian Presbyterian Church (USA) Smith, Mike Thorsen-Smith, Sylvia 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. All Children in the Presbyterian Church Stole Text A stole in honor of ALL CHILDREN in the Presbyterian Church (USA) who are presently baptized members, being nurtured in our congregations, being taught that God's love is unconditional, being equipped for ministry in our church, who are our future ordained ministers. Denomination Presbyterian Church (USA) Contribution Date 1995 Contribution Story This stole was one of the original 80 stoles that were on display on Sept. 16, 1995 when Shower of Stoles Project founder Martha Juillerat set aside her ordination before the Heartland Presbytery (see Stole #1 for details). 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 15 Title A name given to the resource All Children in the Presbyterian Church Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant St. Paul, Minnesota (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Merriam Lexington Presbyterian Church St. Paul, MN Clergy Activist Covenant Network of Presbyterians International Human Rights Minnesota More Light Presbyterians for LGBT Concerns Ordination Presbyterian Presbyterian Church (USA) St. Paul Theology Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Shower of Stoles Description An account of the resource Items (stoles) for the Shower of Stoles exhibit Stole A stole in the Shower of Stoles exhibit Honoree The person honored by the creation of thestole. Rev. Jane Adams Spahr Stole Text The Rev. Janie Spahr "Lesbian Evangelist" For sisters and brothers, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered who long to come into their voices and for those who have and will say yeas to ourselves. Denomination Presbyterian Church (USA) Contribution Date 1995 Contribution Story This stole was one of the original 80 stoles that were on display on Sept. 16, 1995 when Shower of Stoles Project founder Martha Juillerat set aside her ordination before the Heartland Presbytery (see Stole #1 for details). Click <a href="https://www.lgbtran.org/Profile.aspx?ID=1">here</a> to read Rev. Jane Adams Spahr's biographic profile in the LGBTQ Religious Archives Network's Profile 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 11 Title A name given to the resource Rev. Jane Adams Spahr 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 Rev. Jane Adams Spahr Clergy Activist Presbyterian Presbyterian Church (USA) Spahr, Jane Adams Theology United States Women and Religion Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Shower of Stoles Description An account of the resource Items (stoles) for the Shower of Stoles exhibit Stole A stole in the Shower of Stoles exhibit Honoree The person honored by the creation of thestole. Rev. Merrill Proudfoot Stole Text In Memory of The Rev. Dr. Merrill Proudfoot Kansas City, Missouri 1923-1998 Merrill Proudfoot was Professor Emeritus of Philosophy and President of the Faculty at Park College in Parkville, MO. He held doctoral degrees in New Testament from Yale University. Denomination Presbyterian Church (USA) Contribution Date 1995 Contribution Story This stole was one of the original 80 stoles that were on display on Sept. 16, 1995 when Shower of Stoles Project founder Martha Juillerat set aside her ordination before the Heartland Presbytery (see Stole #1 for details). 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 10 Title A name given to the resource Rev. Merrill Proudfoot Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Missouri (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rev, Merrill Proudfoot Clergy Activist Missouri Presbyterian Presbyterian Church (USA) Proudfoot, Merrill 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. Kentucky Minister Denomination Presbyterian Church (USA) Contribution Date 1995 Contribution Story This stole was one of the original 80 stoles that were on display on Sept. 16, 1995 when Shower of Stoles Project founder Martha Juillerat set aside her ordination before the Heartland Presbytery (see Stole #1 for details). 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 6 Title A name given to the resource Kentucky Minister Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Kentucky (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Withheld Covenant Network of Presbyterians Kentucky More Light Presbyterians for LGBT 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. Jim White Stole Text In Memory of Rev. Jim White, Campus Minister Denomination Presbyterian Church (USA) Contribution Date 1995 Contribution Story Jim was Jane's son former campus minister, who died of AIDS. This stole was one of the original 80 stoles that were on display on Sept. 16, 1995 when Shower of Stoles Project founder Martha Juillerat set aside her ordination before the Heartland Presbytery (see Stole #1 for details). 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 5 Title A name given to the resource Jim White 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 Jane Hannah AIDS Ally Hannah, Jane Presbyterian Presbyterian Church (USA) United States White, Jim Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Shower of Stoles Description An account of the resource Items (stoles) for the Shower of Stoles exhibit Stole A stole in the Shower of Stoles exhibit Honoree The person honored by the creation of thestole. Rev. Howard Warren Jr. Stole Text The Rev. Howard Warren Honorably Retired Indianapolis, Indiana "God's Glorious Gadfly" Denomination Presbyterian Church (USA) Contribution Date 1995 Contribution Story This stole was one of the original 80 stoles that were on display on Sept. 16, 1995 when Shower of Stoles Project founder Martha Juillerat set aside her ordination before the Heartland Presbytery (see Stole #1 for details). 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 4 Title A name given to the resource Rev. Howard Warren Jr. 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 Warren Jr., Howard Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Shower of Stoles Description An account of the resource Items (stoles) for the Shower of Stoles exhibit Stole A stole in the Shower of Stoles exhibit Honoree The person honored by the creation of thestole. Rev. David M. Denomination Presbyterian Church (USA) Contribution Date 1995 Contribution Story This stole was one of the original 80 stoles that were on display on Sept. 16, 1995 when Shower of Stoles Project founder Martha Juillerat set aside her ordination before the Heartland Presbytery (see Stole #1 for details). 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 3 Title A name given to the resource Rev. David M. 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 Rev. David M. Presbyterian Presbyterian Church (USA) 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. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (Solidarity Stole) Stole Text We are members of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Denver, Colorado, a Reconciling in Christ congregation. We cherish and honor our gay and lesbian members among us, including some who have theological education. Janice Ahrendt Nancy L. Benham Brandon Burbank Cynthia Buschagen Steve Dale Eleanor Friedemann Carol Hacker Jim Harrer Jeff Hove Trudy Klinedinst Kevin Macy Ruth Miller Aaron Oberg C. J. Owens Connie Polack John Repulski Herb and Lorna Schillereff John A. Serfling Pastor Roy Smith James S. Sutton III Donald Thiel Lana M. Turner Barbara Weber James. A Williams Mark Anderson Kristin L. Boyd Michael L. and Wendy Burbank Bonita M. and David L. Carlson Michael Dorosh Pastor Ted and Nan Fritschel Jeffery J. Harms Zack Harrer Carl and Gale Jensen Ed and Nancy Konvalinka Gale T. and Jan Miller Doris Noack Bill Obermann, Jr. Nancy Panum Harriett Powell Harriette Rubenstein Sharon Schillereff Kara Skatrud Tony Striffler Pastor Steve & Maureen Swanson Vivian Tilghman Pastor Bob West Carl and Rose Weber Betty Woolsey Denomination Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Contribution Date 2015 Contribution Story Originally a part of the collection of stoles housed by ReconcilingWorks: Lutherans for Full Participation, this stole was donated by them to the Shower of Stoles Project in 2015. 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 1241 Title A name given to the resource St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (Solidarity Stole) Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Denver, Colorado (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Ally Colorado Evangelical Lutherans of America (ELCA) Lutheran Reconciling Works (formerly Lutherans Concerned) 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. John Carrier Stole Text This stole, with the conjoined circles beneath and intertwined with the cross, is a wedding stole. It was an ordination gift to John Carrier in 1985. Until November 1998, Pastor Carrier wore this stole at every wedding at which he presided, including the blessing of a lesbian couple’s life-long commitment to faithful life together. As part of a growing movement of ordained heterosexual colleagues who wish to stand in solidarity with the GLBT clergy, on Reformation Day, Pastor Carrier wore this stole in worship with his campus ministry community, and pledged to retire this and all other liturgically colored stoles in worship and weddings. He invited others to sign this stole as a statement of support for changing church policies in regards to blessing same-sex partnerships and the ordination of GLBT clergy. The following Friday, the stole was displayed at the “Open Door Conference” in Rochester, Minnesota, and participants of the conference were again invited to sign the stole. Then on November 3rd, at the Southeastern Minnesota Synod Theological Conference, Pastor Carrier preached on the subject at morning worship. At the conclusion of the service, he removed the stole for the last time and made it available for the Pastors and Associates in Ministry to likewise sign. Pastor Carrier now wears only a rainbow stole whenever he vests, pledging to continue to do so until the Church’s policies have changed to include GLBT clergy who live in blessed union with a life partner. Denomination Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Contribution Date 2015 Contribution Story Originally a part of the collection of stoles housed by ReconcilingWorks: Lutherans for Full Participation, this stole was donated by them to the Shower of Stoles Project in 2015. 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 1240 Title A name given to the resource John Carrier 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 Ally Carrier, John Evangelical Lutherans of America (ELCA) Lutheran Marriage Equality Reconciling Works (formerly Lutherans Concerned) 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. Lutheran Volunteer Corps (Solidarity Stole) Stole Text “What does the Lord require of you but that you do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with your God?” Micah 6:8 We are members of the Lutheran Volunteer Corps living out the tenets of community, simplicity, and social justice in the Midwest. As part of our commitment to a year of service, we live in community and together we are seeking to do what is right and just. Our dedication to social justice has opened our eyes to the injustices that permeate all institutions in society, including the church. We believe that all people are teachers and that we can learn from one another. For many of us, the church is one of the most influential teachers in our lives. When the Lutheran church teaches love and inclusiveness yet practices intolerance and exclusiveness, the messages become blurred and inconsistent. The church is a community where relationships are developed and our faith is nurtured. Diversity in sexual orientation, race, class, gender, and age strengths this community and broadens our concept of faith. We, 37 members, staff, and friends of Lutheran Volunteer Corps in Chicago, Minneapolis/St. Paul, and Milwaukee call on the ELCA to change the guidelines in its Vision and Expectations document and the Definitions and Guidelines for Discipline document, so our community can reach its full potential. We also stand in solidarity with those who have been barred from serving their faith community because of their sexual orientation and pray for the day when all of God’s people will be fully accepted in the church. Denomination Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Contribution Date 2015 Contribution Story Originally a part of the collection of stoles housed by ReconcilingWorks: Lutherans for Full Participation, this stole was donated by them to the Shower of Stoles Project in 2015. 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 1239 Title A name given to the resource Lutheran Volunteer Corps (Solidarity Stole) Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Unknown, (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Lutheran Volunteer Corps Ally Evangelical Lutherans of America (ELCA) Lutheran Ordination Reconciling Works (formerly Lutherans Concerned) 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. The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia (Solidarity Stole) Stole Text Sixteen graduating seniors (of 26) at the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia have written a letter to Bishop H. George Anderson, presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, calling for continuing conversation and review of the ELCA’s position on ordination, consecration, and commissioning of gay and lesbian persons. Sent late last month, the letter was the outcome of a process of prayer and conversation over the course of the semester, including a day-long retreat. It was copied to all synodical bishops, the Division for Ministry, Commission for Women, Candidacy Committees of Region 7, and the other seven ELCA seminaries. Class co-president Margaret Spring said, “Over the past few years we have witnessed a number of friends make the difficult decision between their call to ordained ministry and to their call to a committed relationship with a person of the same gender. We feel it is time to add our voices to the church’s conversation about issues of sexuality and rostered ministry. It is our hope that even as we graduate from the seminary that this conversation will be on-going, at LTSP as well as the wider church. We are delighted that several continuing students have committed themselves to this process.” It is our hope and prayer that the leadership gifts of our gay and lesbian brothers and sisters will soon be fully received and celebrated by the ELCA. Steven J. Bohannon John Meulendyk Thomas Wilson Peggy M. Wuertele Margaret J. Spring Louisa D. Groce Llewellyn M. Lantz Kent R. Lee Thomas E. Maehl Karen L. Weber Scott J. Paradise Rebecca W. Knox Kathleen A. Ash-Flashner Jennifer Schoonmaker Hitt Denomination Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Contribution Date 2015 Contribution Story Originally a part of the collection of stoles housed by ReconcilingWorks: Lutherans for Full Participation, this stole was donated by them to the Shower of Stoles Project in 2015. 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 1238 Title A name given to the resource The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia (Solidarity Stole) Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Graduates of the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia Evangelical Lutherans of America (ELCA) Lutheran Ordination Pennsylvania Philadelphia Reconciling Works (formerly Lutherans Concerned) 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. Chicago RIC Congregations (Solidarity Stole) Stole Text This stole has been signed by congregations and pastors on the north side of Chicago. Many of the parishes are Reconciling in Christ Congregations. We send our blessings, prayers, and support. Denomination Evangelical Covenant Church Contribution Date 2015 Contribution Story Originally a part of the collection of stoles housed by ReconcilingWorks: Lutherans for Full Participation, this stole was donated by them to the Shower of Stoles Project in 2015. 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 1237 Title A name given to the resource Chicago RIC Congregations (Solidarity Stole) Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Chicago, Illinois (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Chicago Area Congregations and Pastors Ally Chicago Clergy Activist Evangelical Covenant Church Illinois Lutheran Ordination Reconciling Works (formerly Lutherans Concerned) 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. Pastor Rollie Severson Stole Text This stole is presented in honor and memory of Pastor Rollie Severson and his Partner, John Paul Fetterman. Rollie died of AIDS related causes in 1989, while serving as Campus Pastor at the University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida. Rollie spent his life as a Lutheran Pastor afraid of being “discovered.” He was a good and faithful pastor. Prior to serving in Miami, he was Campus Pastor at the University of Minnesota. A couple of weeks after Rollie’s funeral, John Paul came to me and asked if “a Jewish boy would be allowed to worship at Hope” (where Rollie was a member and where I served as Pastor). You see, Rollie would never bring John Paul to church with him, fearing he would be suspected of being gay. Now John Paul only wanted to come to church and sit in the pew where Rollie always sat, a treat that had been impossible while Rollie was alive. Rollie loved the Lutheran Church and served it faithfully. I pray that this stole in the “For All the Saints” stole project will say to the ELCA, and to the world, that Rollie Severson was not just a good pastor, he was a gay pastor. This stole is a testimony to his life, his goodness, and his God-given sexual orientation. I love you and miss you, Rollie and John Paul. Pastor Paul Kruger Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Denomination Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Contribution Date 2015 Contribution Story Originally a part of the collection of stoles housed by ReconcilingWorks: Lutherans for Full Participation, this stole was donated by them to the Shower of Stoles Project in 2015. 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 1236 Title A name given to the resource Pastor Rollie Severson Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Key West, Florida (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Pastor Paul Kruger Clergy Activist Evangelical Lutherans of America (ELCA) Fetterman, John Paul Florida Jewish Kruger, Paul Lutheran Reconciling Works (formerly Lutherans Concerned) Severson, Rollie 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. Douglas Mose Stole Text Ordained: August 6, 1989 Forced to Resign: Easter Sunday, 1994 Off ELCA Clergy Roster: June 1, 1997 Denomination Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Contribution Date 2015 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 1235 Title A name given to the resource Douglas Mose 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 Douglas Mose Church Trials Evangelical Lutherans of America (ELCA) Lutheran Mose, Douglas 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. Mike Stole Text Here is a stole from a dear friend of mine, Mike. He is now ex-Roman Catholic and “serving” in other ways. He was a part of my ordination 13 years ago. I have the stole he gave to me then. When he was forced to leave the priesthood, he gave me three stoles. This is one of them. It is also one his mother made for him. Thank you! In Christ, Drew Denomination Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Contribution Date 2015 Contribution Story Originally a part of the collection of stoles housed by ReconcilingWorks: Lutherans for Full Participation, this stole was donated by them to the Shower of Stoles Project in 2015. 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 1234 Title A name given to the resource Mike 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 Drew Catholic Evangelical Lutherans of America (ELCA) Lutheran Ordination Reconciling Works (formerly Lutherans Concerned) Roman Catholic Theology 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. Janet Hansted Meadors Stole Text Scarlet is the liturgical color for only one day of the Christian calendar, that is Good Friday. The background of the stole is scarlet representing we are still in in an age, and in the midst of a church that is killing both the message and the messengers of God’s good news. The word of hope comes in hearing the voice of God naming and claiming all of us in our baptism – “beloved.” Not beloved, if you will change, simply “beloved.” The somewhat translucent writing and sign of the baptismal shell represent the Spirit’s work in our midst, and the hope that one day soon we as the church will all live into our full identity as beloved people of God, no exceptions. I believe that day is coming. Paraphrasing from the Service of Ordination: “Gracious and Almighty God, who has given us to the will to do these things, graciously give us the strength and compassion to perform them.” Denomination Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Contribution Date 2015 Contribution Story Originally a part of the collection of stoles housed by ReconcilingWorks: Lutherans for Full Participation, this stole was donated by them to the Shower of Stoles Project in 2015. 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 1233 Title A name given to the resource Janet Hansted Meadors 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 Janet Hansted Meadors Evangelical Lutherans of America (ELCA) Lutheran Meadors, Janet Hansted Ordination Reconciling Works (formerly Lutherans Concerned) Theology United States 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. Philip N. Knutson Stole Text Phil Knutson, who ended his struggle with AIDS on April 2, 1994, was an ordained Lutheran pastor who served as assistant director for campus ministry at the ELCA headquarters in Chicago from 1988-1994. For ten years he also served as an advisor to the Lutheran Student Movement. He faithfully served the church for more than thirty years. Denomination Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Contribution Date 2015 Contribution Story Originally a part of the collection of stoles housed by ReconcilingWorks: Lutherans for Full Participation, this stole was donated by them to the Shower of Stoles Project in 2015. 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 1243 Title A name given to the resource Philip N. Knutson 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 AIDS Evangelical Lutherans of America (ELCA) Knutson, Philip N. Lutheran Queer/non-conforming Reconciling Works (formerly Lutherans Concerned) United States