59 20 2479 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 Touchton 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 323 Title A name given to the resource Robert Touchton 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 Rosemary Mitchell 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. Barry Smith Stole Text Dear Barry, Thank you for your courageous declaration and helping us to see the Light! -- LPPC Lincoln Park Presbyterian Church Chicago The Spirit of the Lord is on me, for s/he has anointed me to bring good news to the afflicted. I bring the Word. 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 324 Title A name given to the resource Barry Smith Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Chicago, Illinois (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Barry Smith 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. Elder Gerri Mead Stole Text FIRST UNITED CHURCH OF OAK PARK OAK PARK, ILLINOIS Denomination Presbyterian Church (USA) United Church of Christ Contribution Story Paired with stole 320 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 325 Title A name given to the resource Elder Gerri Mead Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Oak Park, Illinois (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Elder Gerri Mead Illinois Mead, Gerri Presbyterian Presbyterian Church (USA) United Church 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/. 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 2nd Presbyterian Rahway, NJ 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 331 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 Rahway, New Jersey (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Anonymous Covenant Network of Presbyterians More Light Presbyterians for LGBT Concerns New Jersey 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. 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 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. 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. 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. 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 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. 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 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. 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 (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 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. 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 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. 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/566af3eaf5349c0b74b101dbb17b11f3.jpg 7e51bbf7383efebe3b289a1fd538d83d https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/94dcf1de33198855573f5de52ca3c369.jpg 0453217b8f6ff80169c8f660299b4b0c https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/8f35aeba25a2de8e6f0db559e73fc5d6.jpg 350eef961650141125ef0630aee3efe9 https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/c4dc74a08165dda300d3468279d3ac8f.jpg 7c798b835daca0a0bf9fd83463e9ecb2 https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/f30540ab2eb289bf8cc44349bd9a5a86.jpg ff2988b560e8f97b8dacdc1d59cb8d93 https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/dcfd8405dd24828263a6b1672a662c79.jpg 00285b8227e806e86c3d8b802730be9a 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. #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 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/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1047 Title A name given to the resource Nancy Brink Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Nebraska (USA) Brink, Nancy Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Marriage Equality Nebraska Ordination Perez, Maria Women and Religion