67 20 2504 https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/194b83c7d303bd608019ab2dbefe6817.jpg 5c561044f5b56bed4f087b168572926c https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/6aeacfc8f1781a10900d1bddef9e220f.jpg 0002cc299101d5a43a813ba842a593d1 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. Bishop Allyson Abrams Stole Text Bishop Allyson Nelson Abrams, D.Min. Baptist Church Detroit, MI Bishop Allyson Abrams was baptized and nurtured in the Baptist churches of Birmingham, AL. It was there that her oratorical gift and musical gifts were evident. Bishop Abrams later attended seminary and received her M.Div and D.Min degrees. Bishop continued to serve in the Baptist Church and in 2008 was the youngest female to be “called” to a Black Baptist Church as their pastor in the City of Detroit. During this time she was very active in her community. She was a rising star on the Baptist scene. She served in many offices with the Council of Baptist Pastors of Detroit, but the one of esteem was Secretary of the Council. She was elected as Vice President of NAACP in South Oakland County, MI. She worked with many social justice organizations, including PFAW’s African American Ministers Leadership Council. She was the 3rd woman to ever preach for the Annual Session for the Progressive National Baptist Convention. She was known for her fiery stirring messages and ability to energize a crowd. She was one of the few seated Baptist Pastors to be consecrated prelate (presiding bishop) of her own fellowship, Pneuma Christian Fellowship. In 2013, Bishop Abrams married the woman that she loved and wanted to share the rest of her life with. After being married for 6 months, Bishop Abrams stood in her pulpit, at the risk of losing everything she had gained in ministry, and told her congregation during Sunday morning worship that she had married a woman and that love was love. Her Detroit congregation that she pastored was separated on whether she should remain as pastor, so Bishop Abrams resigned as pastor of the congregation at the end of October 2013. After her disclosure to the Detroit congregation her story appeared in newspapers and media outlets all across the globe. Bishop Abrams was outcast from many organizations and lost contracts and jobs because of her sexuality. She was demonized and unwelcomed to come in pulpits across the country because she was a lesbian. Bishop Abrams in 2014 knew that God still had a “call” on her life and that she still had a burning to preach and pastor God’s people, so she opened a new church in Silver Spring, MD, Empower-ment Liberation Cathedral, which is a church that celebrates LGBTQ Christians. She has been bringing healing to the community through her ministry and her testimony. Bishop Abrams now has a ministry that reaches people all across the globe through social media, live stream, and YouTube. Bishop Abrams and her wife, Bishop Emeritus Diana Williams are committed to justice work and advocacy in the LGBT community. ELC is affiliated with Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptist and Metropolitan Community Churches. Bishop Abrams understands that there is an intersectional point between faith and orientation, and God meets us there. Denomination Baptist Contribution Date 2015 Contribution Story This stole was donated to the collection on Bishop Abrams' behalf by the Shower of Stoles Project. This took place at a news conference during the National LGBTQ Task Force's Faith & Family LGBTQ Power Summit in Salt Lake City, UT on October 21, 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/. 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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. Nicole Garcia Stole Text Nicole Garcia Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Longmont, CO Nicole M. Garcia (she/her/hers) self-identifies as an out and proud transgender Latina of faith. Nicole has a Master of Arts in Counseling from the University of Colorado Denver and is a Nationally Certified Counselor. She is a gender specialist in private practice. Nicole is a Candidate for Ordained Ministry in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Nicole is pursuing a Master of Divinity through a Distributed Learning program at Luther Seminary in St. Paul MN. Nicole hopes to earn her M. Div. and be approved for ordination in the fall of 2018. Nicole has been featured in an article by the Religious News Service which was picked up by The Huffington Post, Washington Post, and The Christian Century. She was also interviewed for a podcast on Religion for Life. Nicole has had recent articles posted in the New York Times and OnFaith by faithstreet.com. Nicole has been a keynote speaker, facilitated workshops, and/or participated in panels concerning gender identity and spirituality in Boston, Charlotte, Duluth, Houston, Kansas City, Minneapolis, Nashville, Philadelphia, San Francisco, St. Paul, Washington D.C., and throughout the state of Colorado. Nicole credits the opportunities she has been given to pursue her career as a gender specialist and as a Candidate for Ordained Ministry in the ELCA to the people who blazed the trail for inclusion of the LGBT community in the church and society. Denomination Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Roman Catholic Church Contribution Date 2015 Contribution Story Nicole was a member of the 2015 Trans Seminarian Cohort, a partnership between the Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies in Religion and Ministry at the Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley, CA, the Freedom Center for Social Justice in Charlotte, NC, and the National LGBTQ Task Force. Nicole Garcia's biographic profile can be read <a href="https://www.lgbtran.org/Profile.aspx?ID=325">here</a>, 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/. 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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. Maire Hart Stole Text MAIRE HART COMMUNITY OF CHRIST Faaa, Tahiti My name is Maire Hart. I am a professional singer from Tahiti. I discovered my homosexuality as a child, but I really experienced it at the age of 18, when I tried to be with men, but my orientation was really that of loving women. When the public (my fans) found out about my sexuality, my popularity decline and I was deeply hurt in my heart. As a result, I became totally withdrawn and quite singing for a period of 15 years. Fifteen years of my life sacrificed. I abandoned my passion, my mission, what I loved most in the world, because of the accusing looks. But most of all, I was not strong enough to fight against this shame that was killing me little by little. I was falling then so easily into drugs, by pure shame, and telling myself that I was not “normal.” It is never easy for an artist to live with being a celebrity, but with a label that always brings mockery, insults and discrimination, and fear of the unknown. But I found the strength to overcome these problems, thanks to God and the prayers addressed to him, with a true, fervent desire to pull out of it. He was always there but I was so weak and blinded by the drugs that I was wandering in total darkness. But one day I had enough of this shadowy world, understanding at last that I alone was ruining and wasting my life. I came across a verse that said, “One does not put a lamp under the table but on the table, so that it shines on everyone.” I felt like God had lifted me up. I got up all the courage I could muster, then I did everything I had to, to appear before you this evening, and I started singing again. I joined a prayer group. Today, my primary gratitude will always be to God, for having never left me and for being my best father, friend, Savior, and captain of the ship. Thank you, Lord. Thank you too, my Angels. Denomination Community of Christ (formerly RLDS) 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/. 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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 Gay Elder Stole Text ANONYMOUS GAY ELDER MESSIANIC JEWISH CONGREGATION This particular prayer shawl is for a gay man who is an elder in a Messianic congregation in North America. Because the Messianic movement is so small, no more details about location can be given without risking identifying the person. The elder pays the price to serve the Lord, by remaining in the closet and remaining celibate. In his capacity as an elder, he teaches, serves on a board, fills in at the pulpit when the Messianic Rabbi is away, is part of the music team and is a prayer warrior. This elder asked that the stole be presented to help represent the work of all gay people within Messianic Jewish congregations. Denomination Messianic Judaism 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 1008 Title A name given to the resource Anonymous Gay Elder 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 Gay Elder Judaism -- Messianic Theology United States https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/77611068bddc964883ff279432eb4452.jpg e806f227bb94de9c14b8df0f3a1fede8 https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/b8fbc268ecd1a112fe9122d3c4c0e082.jpg 658d35ed915c844f7a03e2ef4054bf37 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. Nancy Brink Stole Text NANCY BRINK DISCIPLES OF CHRIST Omaha, Nebraska I am Nancy Elaine Brink. I was born and raised in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and was ordained in 1979 in Hereford, TX. At that time I was married to an ordained man and planned to live out my ministry as part of a clergy couple. As that marriage was ending, I fell in love with a friend – a woman. My coming out was a coming home to myself. I had no doubt that God loved me – but what about the church? I spent the next 9 years in ministry but in the closet. It was only when I felt called to adopt a child in 1996 that I made the leap and came out. I’m so grateful for the loving support of North Side in Omaha, Nebraska where I continue as pastor. I share my life with Maria Perez and our daughter Hannah. This stole was a gift made for me by an artist in the congregation, Bonita Ware. Denomination Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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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. #AJustFaith Stole Text #AJustFaith Multi-Faith #AJustFaith is a black LGBTQ multi-faith, multi-ethnic, and multi-generational coalition of people who speak, teach and organize to create a just world for all. We are members of African, Arab, Asian, Indigenous and Latinx communities presenting visionary narratives of a world free of all forms of violence, domination, and oppression. We are inspired by our faiths’ most positive values to promote love for all humankind and responsible stewardship of our home, Earth. Signed by those attending the first convening in Salt Lake City, UT on October 19, 2015. Contribution Date 2015 Contribution Story This founding gathering took place on the day before the Faith & Family LGBTQ Power Summit, hosted by the National LGBTQ Task Force in Salt Lake City, UT, October 20-23, 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 1230 Title A name given to the resource #AJustFaith Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Salt Lake City, Utah (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource #AJustFaith African American American Indian Asian Latinx Salt Lake City Theology Utah 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 (Abiding Peace) 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 1220 Title A name given to the resource Abiding Peace (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 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Abiding Peace Lutheran Church Evangelical Lutherans of America (ELCA) Lutheran Ordination Reconciling Works (formerly Lutherans Concerned) https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/d91d5383ff07c904f2ce35cf885d353f.jpg dfe7b440d9ef141c1d4925e8b0b92fc4 https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/dafd80f6043f9efa705a34f70732f6ff.jpg 8647189af1942aa599447c37ee747193 https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/79d6b7c32530a94649c0e8eb2e0e118d.jpg dfe7b440d9ef141c1d4925e8b0b92fc4 https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/9e71650e6152ac82f1831fa71cb8c96e.jpg 8647189af1942aa599447c37ee747193 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 (Abiding Peace) 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 1220 Title A name given to the resource Solidarity Stole (Abiding Peace) Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant United States Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Abiding Peace Lutheran 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. Joelle Stole Text FOR JOELLE 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 399 Title A name given to the resource Joelle 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 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/. 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 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 395 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 Rev. John Hobbs Covenant Network of Presbyterians Hobbs, John More Light Presbyterians for LGBT Concerns 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. Anonymous (McCormick Theological Seminary) Stole Text ANONYMOUS CHRISTIAN EDUCATOR To Our Friend, Whose Heart Inspires Many Students In His Classroom. Dedicated In A Service Of Worship At McCormick Theological Seminary Chicago, Illinois January 14, 1998 Denomination Presbyterian Church (USA) Contribution Date 1998 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 394 Title A name given to the resource Anonymous (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 Anonymous Chicago Illinois 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. Anonymous (McCormick Theological Seminary) Stole Text Dedicated to all the children whose families have been affected by the ban of ordination for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered Christians in the Presbyterian Church. McCormick Theological Seminary Chicago, Illinois January 14, 1998 Denomination Presbyterian Church (USA) Contribution Date 1998 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 392 Title A name given to the resource Anonymous (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 Anonymous Chicago Illinois 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. Anonymous Stole Text Dedicated in a Service of Worship at McCormick Theological Seminary Chicago, Illinois January 14, 1998 Denomination Presbyterian Church (USA) Contribution Date 1998 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 391 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 Chicago, Illinois (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Anonymous Chicago Clergy Activist Covenant Network of Presbyterians Illinois More Light Presbyterians for LGBT Concerns 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. Brian and John Davidson and Rice Stole Text ELDER BRIAN DAVIDSON AND THE REV. JOHN RICE (1944-94) This stole was made by John, a minister in the United Methodist Church, whose ministry focused on music, worship and art. Denomination Presbyterian Church (USA) 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/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 386 Title A name given to the resource Brian Davidson and John Rice 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 Dick Lundy and Lucille Goodwyne https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/f901f143b0648ea911e0afeb02bf65dd.jpg c267473e4a025414049a4e13cbaadf78 https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/80f730d45a10727d22be389ff8373b4a.jpg 45501f5c29ba54cc75da23131e2d6974 https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/3c82c05fc2d177218356f720ee537b2b.jpg bc4fb0ce001ccd058751d8fc21ecfab3 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. Robert Lee Waymack Stole Text Robert Lee Waymack Presbyterian Church (USA) 1979 M.A. from Presbyterian School of Christian Education, Richmond, VA 1982 D.Min. from Union Theological Seminary, Richmond, VA Written Ordination Exams – approved by Charlotte Presbytery! All Theological Papers – approved by Charlotte Presbytery! Exegesis and Sermon – approved by Charlotte Presbytery! Oral Exams – FAILED!! How could they fail me? The committee just met me! And I just finished telling them about my experience of grace in my life and my sense of call to the ministry. Did the committee chair suspect that I was gay? I had only come out to myself the previous year! No explanation was given for failing the Oral Exams other than, “Needs more work.” Still, the calling congregation wanted me! This was confirmation enough that my sense of call was real. And since it was a congregation of 3,500 members with several ordained pastors, my own ordination was not necessary for the position to which I was called. I worked in the congregation for four years, until they began to whisper loudly, “Why is Bobby over 30 and not married?” “Why is he living with a roommate?” The session decided to look into the matter. It was time to exit the professional ministry before real ugliness erupted. That was ten years ago. I still have a mix of emotions about the church. I feel relief that I do not have to live a closeted life anymore. That is not healthy. I will not do it again. But I feel sadness and anger as well. I miss the ministry and still believe that I am not living up to my true calling. Nor am I using my knowledge and skills to the fullest. It is with this mix of emotions that I give this stole back to the larger church. It is the one that I wore the most as the color for most of the liturgical year is green. I give this particular stole for another reason, also. I always found this particular color of green to be ugly. As ugly as discrimination is ugly. But there is a difference between the two. This ugly green stole has been transformed, even sanctified, for above its fringe it bears the mark of Christ. Discrimination never does. 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 382 Title A name given to the resource Robert Lee Waymack Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Charlotte, North Carolina (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Robert Lee Waymack North Carolina Ordination Presbyterian Presbyterian Church (USA) Theology Waymack, Robert Lee 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. Tom Hickok Stole Text TOM HICKOK This stole was hand-made by four women who interviewed Tom to find out his favorite symbols of the church. A graduate of Princeton Seminary and Edinburgh University, Tom longs for the day when the church will accept him for what he is. 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 377 Title A name given to the resource Tom Hickok Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Thomas Hickock 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 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 Stole Text Signed in support of ordination without regard to sexual orientation By ministers and Elders of the Presbytery of the Twin Cities Area June 11, 1996 Denomination Presbyterian Church (USA) Contribution Date 1996 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 375 Title A name given to the resource 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 Twin Cities, Minnesota (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Anonymous Ally Covenant Network of Presbyterians Minneapolis Minnesota More Light Presbyterians for LGBT Concerns Ordination Presbyterian Presbyterian Church (USA) St. Paul Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Shower of Stoles Description An account of the resource Items (stoles) for the Shower of Stoles exhibit Stole A stole in the Shower of Stoles exhibit Honoree The person honored by the creation of thestole. Bert Menninga Stole Text BERT This stole is given in recognition of the Christian ministry of our oldest son, Bert Menninga, who is a member of the vestry at St. Thomas Episcopal in Washington, D.C. Denomination Episcopal Church 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 364 Title A name given to the resource Bert Menninga 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 Gysbert and Sylvia Menninga 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 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 363 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 Anonymous Covenant Network of Presbyterians More Light Presbyterians for LGBT Concerns 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. Carla Pridgen Stole Text Carla Pridgen Minister Cherokee Presbytery Denomination Presbyterian Church (USA) Contribution Story First Transgender Stole 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 362 Title A name given to the resource Carla Pridgen Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions 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 Presbyterian Presbyterian Church (USA) Pridgen, Carla Transgender activism United States Women and Religion