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Honoree
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DAVID MURAD
Chicago, Illinois
Presbyterian Church (USA)
This stole represents the love and respect that many have for closeted gay and lesbian people. In my (closeted) ministry, I have known people who felt that way about me without knowing that I am gay. Many of those were verbally opposed to a fully inclusive church, yet embraced (the closeted) me as a pastor and friend.
When I finally realized that it took more energy to keep a secret than I could endure, I walked away from parish ministry. I still work within a congregation, but not in a called position. I am active in presbytery and currently serve as Moderator of the Advisory Committee of the Presbyterian Hunger Program for the PC(USA). I have been a small group leader at Montreat Youth Conference and have led countless youth mission trips. I was a good pastor.
This stole honors the love that is given to closeted pastors who are called to ministry with youth and their families, and I pray for the day when all who are called may freely serve!
Contribution Story
David Murad is on staff at Fourth Presbyterian Church, one of the largest Presbyterian Churches in the nation, located on Chicago's "Magnificent Mile."
Martha Juillerat
Founder, Shower of Stoles Project
2006