33 20 2617 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. Daniel (Graduate of Luther Seminary, St. Paul MN) Stole Text DANIEL After graduating from Luther Seminary in Minnesota, I came out as a gay man and decided that I could not, with integrity, pursue ordination to the Lutheran ministry. I am now a teacher in another state. Denomination Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Contribution Date 1999 Contribution Story This stole was given to us in 1999 through a third party; we have no other information about this individual. Martha Juillerat Founder, Shower of Stoles Project 2006 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 499 Title A name given to the resource Daniel (Graduate of Luther Seminary, St. Paul MN) 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 Unknown Evangelical Lutherans of America (ELCA) Lutheran Minnesota Ordination St. Paul https://www.exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/6585ccf3d4c0e6e5cb1faa6ac6978d32.jpg ddc854ba47a8ae2efcead3c5eb73e3b3 https://www.exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/d7c56158adac38f7bd6470f60afa9acd.jpg 91640632e2fcda3eb3087d8d0088e80d 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. Daniel Robert Campbell Stole Text DANIEL ROBERT CAMPBELL, OSL UNITED METHODIST An Anglo, I grew up in an inner-city Latino congregation in Los Angeles. Most of my spiritual gifters were Hispanic. I served, beginning in 1974, in central-city, bilingual appointments for Latino, Anglo and Filipino folk. Several years were in Phoenix as executive for a nation/regional community center in the heart of the original city barrio. In the mid-1980's I began to confront my sexuality. (Denial didn't work!) Since moving to Kansas City, I have fought for rights issues, too often serving as a pastor at AIDS funerals, working with the area Ryan White council; and been a speaker for seminars and services as an openly gay man. And, as of October 2000, I am a long-term, 12-year AIDS survivor. Thanks be to God! Prayers and promises of faith within the Faith. Denomination United Methodist Church Contribution Date 2000 Contribution Story Daniel donated this stole to the collection at an ecumenical community display held in Kansas City in 2000. Martha Juillerat Founder, Shower of Stoles Project 2006 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 732 Title A name given to the resource Daniel Robert Campbell Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Kansas City, Missouri (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Daniel Robert Campbell AIDS Campbell, Daniel Robert Clergy Activist Latinx Methodist Missouri United Methodist Church https://www.exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/e1dc30e3b904e4ad5646ad62a2a5a7a8.jpg 5c4a3dc452e839bfc940c9bef62d1d5e Person An individual. Text Any textual data included in the document Darlene Garner is a lesbian Christian woman of African, Cherokee, and Irish descent with a National Baptist and Episcopal spiritual heritage. Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, she was the oldest of five children. Darlene attended public schools, was an active Girl Scout and participated in the All-State Orchestra. As a teenager, one of her early role models was Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., whom she met at a dinner at her friend’s house. She was baptized at the age of 7 at the Union Grove Baptist Church although she joined the Episcopal Church as a young adult.  She came out as a lesbian in 1973 and joined Metropolitan Community Churches in 1976.  As a lay person, she served as a Church Treasurer, Lay Delegate, and Assistant District Coordinator.  She was ordained in the Metropolitan Community Church in 1988 and has served as Associate Pastor of MCC in Philadelphia; Pastor of MCC in Baltimore; Senior Pastor of MCC of Northern Virginia in Fairfax, Virginia; and Interim Pastor of Good Hope MCC in Cape Town, South Africa.  Since 1998, she has been the convener of the MCC Conference for People of African Descent, Our Friends, and Allies. <img src="http://rollingthestoneaway.org/media/profile/darlene-garner/Garner2.jpg" />Darlene at age 7.  On the MCC Council of Elders beginning in 1993, Darlene Garner served as Clerk of the denomination for ten years and Vice-Moderator for three years. She was the Liaison Elder for MCC in Western Canada, Australia, Aotearoa/New Zealand, Europe, and various parts of the United States. Elder Garner then moved to Cape Town, South Africa for two years to serve as the resource person for Africa. Then she moved to Mexico, where she lived for five years in support of MCC’s ministry in Latin America. She was also the Director of the Office of Emerging Ministries, which provides oversight of and support for new church starts, aligned organizations, diversity, and special projects. Before entering the professional ministry, Garner served as the Executive Director of the Philadelphia Mayor’s Commission on Sexual Minorities.  In that position, she functioned as the liaison between the government of the sixth largest city in the United States and its LGBT community. <img src="http://rollingthestoneaway.org/media/profile/darlene-garner/Garner3.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-fir" />Garner’s volunteer community involvement has included being a founding co-chair of the National Coalition of Black Lesbians and Gays; being part of the historical first meeting between the U.S. White House and gay and lesbian people of color; chairing the first International Conference for Gay and Lesbian People of Color; co-chairing the first International Conference for Gay and Lesbian People of Color; serving as chaplain for The Burning Bush, an AIDS hospice; serving on the board of directors of the Chase-Brexton Health Clinic; and serving as President of the Board of Northern Virginia AIDS Ministry.  She has also served as a member of the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations (hearing complaints of discrimination based on sexual orientation, race, gender, and national origin); the West Hollywood Business License Commission; the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Religion and Faith Council and the HRC Diversity and Inclusivity Council.  Garner has received numerous awards and citations for her service to the community. <img src="http://rollingthestoneaway.org/media/profile/darlene-garner/Garner4.jpg" />Darlene Garner and Candy Holmes Darlene Garner has attended Ohio State University, Samaritan College, and Lancaster Theological Seminary.  She is the mother of four adult children, has seven grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Garner and Rev. Candy Holmes were married in March 2010 and live with their canine son Joey in St. Petersburg, Florida, USA.    (This biographical statement provided by Darlene Garner.) Biographical Text Darlene Garner is a lesbian Christian woman of African, Cherokee, and Irish descent with a National Baptist and Episcopal spiritual heritage. Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, she was the oldest of five children. Darlene attended public schools, was an active Girl Scout and participated in the All-State Orchestra. As a teenager, one of her early role models was Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., whom she met at a dinner at her friend’s house. She was baptized at the age of 7 at the Union Grove Baptist Church although she joined the Episcopal Church as a young adult.  She came out as a lesbian in 1973 and joined Metropolitan Community Churches in 1976.  As a lay person, she served as a Church Treasurer, Lay Delegate, and Assistant District Coordinator.  She was ordained in the Metropolitan Community Church in 1988 and has served as Associate Pastor of MCC in Philadelphia; Pastor of MCC in Baltimore; Senior Pastor of MCC of Northern Virginia in Fairfax, Virginia; and Interim Pastor of Good Hope MCC in Cape Town, South Africa.  Since 1998, she has been the convener of the MCC Conference for People of African Descent, Our Friends, and Allies. On the MCC Council of Elders beginning in 1993, Darlene Garner served as Clerk of the denomination for ten years and Vice-Moderator for three years. She was the Liaison Elder for MCC in Western Canada, Australia, Aotearoa/New Zealand, Europe, and various parts of the United States. Elder Garner then moved to Cape Town, South Africa for two years to serve as the resource person for Africa. Then she moved to Mexico, where she lived for five years in support of MCC’s ministry in Latin America. She was also the Director of the Office of Emerging Ministries, which provides oversight of and support for new church starts, aligned organizations, diversity, and special projects. Before entering the professional ministry, Garner served as the Executive Director of the Philadelphia Mayor’s Commission on Sexual Minorities.  In that position, she functioned as the liaison between the government of the sixth largest city in the United States and its LGBT community. Garner’s volunteer community involvement has included being a founding co-chair of the National Coalition of Black Lesbians and Gays; being part of the historical first meeting between the U.S. White House and gay and lesbian people of color; chairing the first International Conference for Gay and Lesbian People of Color; co-chairing the first International Conference for Gay and Lesbian People of Color; serving as chaplain for The Burning Bush, an AIDS hospice; serving on the board of directors of the Chase-Brexton Health Clinic; and serving as President of the Board of Northern Virginia AIDS Ministry.  She has also served as a member of the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations (hearing complaints of discrimination based on sexual orientation, race, gender, and national origin); the West Hollywood Business License Commission; the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Religion and Faith Council and the HRC Diversity and Inclusivity Council.  Garner has received numerous awards and citations for her service to the community. Darlene Garner has attended Ohio State University, Samaritan College, and Lancaster Theological Seminary.  She is the mother of four adult children, has seven grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Garner and <a href="http://exhibits.lgbtran.org/exhibits/show/rolling-the-stone-away/item/1405">Rev. Candy Holmes</a> were married in March 2010 and live with their canine son Joey in St. Petersburg, Florida, USA.    (This biographical statement provided by Darlene Garner.) 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 Darlene Garner Baptist Darlene Garner Episcopal Episcopalian MCC Metropolitan Community Church https://www.exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/c9c2c19e567bf532b3690682bd93e3ae.jpg 1a40b313999df51c803b278df72da53e Person An individual. Text Any textual data included in the document The Rev. D. Darnell Fennell was born the youngest son of three children on December 7, 1987 to the proud parentage of Jeannie and Russell Fennell. He received his early education in his native hometown of Houston, Texas, and was graduated from Elsik High School in 2006. Darnell then attended the University of Houston, receiving a B.S. degree in Psychology with a minor in Religious Studies. While at the University of Houston he had a theological crisis of faith with his Baptist tradition and his queer identity. Post undergrad he would journey to Berkeley, California as a Fund for Theological Education Fellow to explore a progressive theological education. He earned a Masters of Divinity (M.Div.) degree from Pacific School of Religion in 2014 and the Paul Wesley Preaching award. In August 2014, he was ordained as a minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) with standing in the Fellowship of Affirming Ministries and The United Church of Christ. Rev. Fennell is a new church planter in Houston Texas. He returned to Houston in 2014 to start Just Love, a Disciples of Christ and United Church of Christ new church plant. Just Love is a faith community created by those who have been marginalized by church and society, working together for wholeness for all people rooted in a theological ethic of living out Just Love. Just Love is the only Open and Affirming Disciples of Christ congregation in the Houston area. In 2017, in addition to pastoring Just Love, he has become the transitional pastor of University Christian Church, a historically black church in Houston. His calling made him the first openly gay pastor to serve this congregation. Darnell also serves on the Disciples Alliance leadership council. The Alliance is the movement within the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) working to set a place at the table for persons of all gender expressions and sexual orientations. (This biographical statement provided by Darnell Fennell.) Biographical Text The Rev. D. Darnell Fennell was born the youngest son of three children on December 7, 1987 to the proud parentage of Jeannie and Russell Fennell. He received his early education in his native hometown of Houston, Texas, and was graduated from Elsik High School in 2006. Darnell then attended the University of Houston, receiving a B.S. degree in Psychology with a minor in Religious Studies. While at the University of Houston he had a theological crisis of faith with his Baptist tradition and his queer identity. Post undergrad he would journey to Berkeley, California as a Fund for Theological Education Fellow to explore a progressive theological education. He earned a Masters of Divinity (M.Div.) degree from Pacific School of Religion in 2014 and the Paul Wesley Preaching award. In August 2014, he was ordained as a minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) with standing in the Fellowship of Affirming Ministries and The United Church of Christ. Rev. Fennell is a new church planter in Houston Texas. He returned to Houston in 2014 to start Just Love, a Disciples of Christ and United Church of Christ new church plant. Just Love is a faith community created by those who have been marginalized by church and society, working together for wholeness for all people rooted in a theological ethic of living out Just Love. Just Love is the only Open and Affirming Disciples of Christ congregation in the Houston area. In 2017, in addition to pastoring Just Love, he has become the transitional pastor of University Christian Church, a historically black church in Houston. His calling made him the first openly gay pastor to serve this congregation. Darnell also serves on the Disciples Alliance leadership council. The Alliance is the movement within the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) working to set a place at the table for persons of all gender expressions and sexual orientations. (This biographical statement provided by Darnell Fennell.) 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 Darnell Fennell Baptist Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Darnell Fennell Disciples LGBTQ Alliance Disciples of Christ Just Love United Church of Christ YouTube Video A video hosted on YouTube. Embed Code The html embed codes for this object. <iframe width="600" height="337" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/f035rQGHcR4" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> 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 Darnell Fennell on RTSA Darnell Fennell 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. Daughters of John and Ginny Kruse Stole Text From John and Ginny Kruse Parents of two daughters who are lesbian and in healthy and supportive Holy Unions. Since the recent Judicial Council decisions we feel we can no longer participate in a United Methodist congregation. John maintains his membership in the Annual Conference and will officiate for Holy Union services. Denomination United Methodist Church Contribution Date 2000 Contribution Story John and Ginny Kruse donated this stole to honor their two lesbian daughters. Even though John is an ordained United Methodist Pastor, the UMC has lost the active participation of this entire family because of its discriminatory practices. However, John and Ginny continue to provide strong support to the Reconciling Ministries Network, a national organization working to create a United Methodist Church that is welcoming of people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. This is one of two stoles donated by John and Ginny Kruse in advance of the 2000 General Conference of the United Methodist Church in Cleveland, OH. (See stole #505) In 1999, the Reconciling Ministries Network (RMN) inquired about the possibility of having a display of the Shower of Stoles at the General Conference the following April. At the time, there were only around twenty United Methodist stoles in the collection. We decided to introduce the Shower of Stoles to the Reconciling community by bringing the twenty UM stoles and about a hundred others to RMN’s Convocation in Denton, TX over the Labor Day weekend. Stoles started to trickle in during the fall, and by February they began coming in droves. In all, we received 220 United Methodist stoles – the vast majority of them arriving within eight weeks of the Conference. Thanks to a monumental effort by a number of volunteers who pitched in to help record, inventory, sew labels and make last-minute repairs, all of the new stoles were present in Cleveland. Twenty more people brought stoles directly to Cleveland, bringing the total number on display to 240. Towards the end of the General Conference, twenty eight lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender United Methodists and allies stood on the Conference floor in silent protest over the Conference’s failure to overturn the ban on LGBT ordination – a profound witness and act of defiance for which they were later arrested. As these twenty eight moved to the front of the room, another 200 supporters stood up around the balcony railing, each wearing one of the new United Methodist stoles. Hundreds more stood in solidarity as well, in the balcony and on the plenary floor, wearing symbolic “stoles” made from colorful bands of cloth. A group of young people from Minneapolis, members of a Communicant’s Class, had purchased bolts of cloth the preceding evening and stayed up all night cutting out close to a thousand of these “stoles”. In less than eight months, a handful of stoles had grown to become a powerful, visible witness to the steadfast faith of LGBT United Methodists nationwide. Martha Juillerat Founder, Shower of Stoles Project 2006 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504 Title A name given to the resource Daughters of John and Ginny Kruse 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 John and Ginny Kruse Clergy Activist Kruse, Ginny Kruse, John Methodist Ordination Reconciling Ministries Network (formerly Reconciling Congregation Program) Theology United Methodist Church 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. Dave and Tom Vanderhoof-Coward Stole Text DAVE AND TOM VANDERHOOF-COWARD Clayton Valley Presbyterian Church Clayton, California Denomination Presbyterian Church (USA) Contribution Story This is one of four stoles given to the Shower of Stoles in 1996 by Clayton Valley Presbyterian Church, northeast of Oakland, CA. Partners Dave and Tom Vanderhoof-Coward are committed Presbyterians and active leaders in the church. Martha Juillerat Founder, Shower of Stoles Project 2006 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 202 Title A name given to the resource Dave and Tom Vanderhoof-Coward Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Clayton, California (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Dave and Tom Vanderhoof-Coward California Presbyterian Presbyterian Church (USA) Vanderhoof-Coward, Dave Vanderhoof-Coward, Tom https://www.exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/1268cd53192d1bdd7d422e6a9c737af5.jpg f4743ca44757bd033608a9e329d056f7 https://www.exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/839a2097e4e93e33962194d714150703.jpg 907bc3d5d8d3e3b81f431b4864a642e5 https://www.exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/6b0af8eb692bb32af033a732716a492f.jpg 5800e0def9fcefe6fac52ab1cf846256 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. Dave Taylor Cliff Flanders Stole Text Color us included Dave Taylor Presbyterian Staff NYC Cliff Flanders P.S.S. NYC Denomination Presbyterian Church (USA) Contribution Date 1996 Contribution Story This is one of about thirty stoles donated to the collection over the years by the members of Rutgers Presbyterian Church in New York in honor of their lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender members, many of whom hold leadership positions within the congregation and in the Presbytery of New York City. Established in 1798 in lower Manhattan, Rutgers has a long history of involvement in social justice and community development issues. Rutgers is a More Light congregation, working for the full inclusion of LGBT persons in the life and leadership of the Presbyterian Church. Along with More Light Presbyterians, Rutgers is a sponsor of Presbyterian Welcome (an affiliate of That All May Freely Serve) and the Covenant Network in their common pursuit for the end of discrimination against LGBT persons in the Presbyterian Church. Martha Juillerat Founder, Shower of Stoles Project 2006 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 262 Title A name given to the resource Dave Taylor Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Rutgers, New York (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rutgers Presbyterian Church Covenant Network of Presbyterians Flanders, Cliff More Light Presbyterians for LGBT Concerns New York Ordination Presbyterian Presbyterian Church (USA) Taylor, Dave That All May Freely Serve (TAMFS) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Shower of Stoles Description An account of the resource Items (stoles) for the Shower of Stoles exhibit Stole A stole in the Shower of Stoles exhibit Honoree The person honored by the creation of thestole. Dave Wessel and Matt English Denomination Presbyterian Church (USA) Contribution Date 1999 Contribution Story Johanna is a Professor of Old Testament at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary; sent story in June 1999. 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 208 Title A name given to the resource Dave Wessel and Matt English 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 Johanna Bos https://www.exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/b10493086808133fb4787b4d1ca1cba8.jpg 31c9adb278281040beb6c676e1bab941 https://www.exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/7db74e2771bba68a4665bb3a2f23b021.jpg 772cf681b48aed3ed025dface227bd36 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. David Stole Text David and I were introduced as first year M. Div. Students. We sat together one evening in the middle of that year discussing our up-coming endorsement interviews. We were each praying for guidance. We were anticipating being asked about our stance on the recently drafted, proposed statement on human sexuality from the ELCA. David decided he would explain that his faith and theological education were leading him to advocate for the ordination of practicing homosexuals. He did so and was denied endorsement. David was neither a homosexual nor a social activist. He was a careful student of theology and a faithful disciple who felt that he saw something wrong in the way we (the ELCA) are approaching homosexuality in the church. He would like to have been involved in the continuing reformation of our denomination. The church has rejected the gifts which David would have brought to parish ministry, just as it has rejected the gifts of so many gay and lesbian candidates for ministry. He would have made a fine pastor. I offer this Lenten stole in his honor. With hope in Christ, Pastor Daryn Holdsworth Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Denomination Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Contribution Date 2015 Contribution Story Originally a part of the collection of stoles housed by ReconcilingWorks (formerly known as Lutherans Concerned), 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 1211 Title A name given to the resource David Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Colorado Springs, Colorado (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Pastor Daryn Holdsworth Ally Colorado Evangelical Lutherans of America (ELCA) Holdsworth, Daryn Lutheran Ordination Reconciling Works (formerly Lutherans Concerned) Theology https://www.exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/ff5490c0d1b3715db5d9f73d6eb4a979.jpg d936f1d09637c9eb8b1388426a4b038e https://www.exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/5483fe81583c141a2fb6ae08d3a1232d.jpg 85c7cc49724c26de60782f8568f00de8 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. David (ELCA Ohio, "GOD'S LOVE KNOWS NO BOUNDARIES!") Stole Text DAVID ELCA Ohio Nothing can separate us from the love of God. GOD'S LOVE KNOWS NO BOUNDARIES! Denomination Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Contribution Date 2000 Contribution Story This stole is one of six given to me by a group of Lutheran seminarians while I was visiting a United Church of Christ seminary in the same city. The material used to make this stole is a visual expression of David's faith in God's "boundless" love -- the dark blue broadcloth is covered with comets, planets, moons and shooting stars. Martha Juillerat Founder, Shower of Stoles Project 2006 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 444 Title A name given to the resource David (ELCA Ohio, "GOD'S LOVE KNOWS NO BOUNDARIES!") 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, Ohio (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Anonymous Evangelical Lutherans of America (ELCA) Lutheran Ohio Theology https://www.exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/9e85eecd3ceb952671587e73df85872d.jpg 47678c673b928e84dcd3f59b5fe0dd5d https://www.exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/b55300e73ee0e2abd5f5a7b6e194fa44.jpg 6d58f063fc550a8c565cc63c3dd783d8 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. David (One of a group of eighteen Lutheran college students in New York) Stole Text DAVID ELCA NY Denomination Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Contribution Date 2001 Contribution Story This is one of eighteen stoles made by an group of LGBT Lutheran college students in NY; sixteen are members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and two belong to the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS), a far more conservative branch of American Lutheranism. All eighteen stoles have been patterned identically out of rainbow colored felt; each has a first name in block letters on one panel, and either "ELCA" or "LCMS," and "NY" on the second panel. The eighteen students represented by these stoles came to know each other by meeting at an ecumenical event, and they decided to keep meeting together informally. The students were particularly concerned with providing support for one of their two new LCMS friends. Although this young man was not "out" to anyone outside the group, he had been mercilessly abused by his family and his church on the mere suspicion that he was gay, and he feared for his life. Almost all of the other students are "out," but instead of simply trying to push their friend out of the closet, out of his church or away from his family, they chose instead to "sit with him," to be patient, offer their friendship and support, share in Bible study, and provide a listening ear until the young man's fears subsided and he could "find his own way." These stoles were given to me when I directed a display of stoles at the Tang Museum on the campus of Skidmore College in 2001. One of the ELCA students drove to Saratoga Springs, NY to deliver the stoles and tell me their story. As an act of solidarity with their one friend, all eighteen chose to put only their first names on the stoles. The student who delivered the stoles talked with me for quite awhile, but he, too, chose to tell me only his first name and he left no contact information. Although I don't know these students beyond the bit that they chose to share with me, I am touched by their story and impressed with the bond of faith and friendship they have formed. When I asked how their friend was doing, the student smiled and said, "He's getting his spiritual life back." And, he added, "He has changed our lives, too." Martha Juillerat Founder, Shower of Stoles Project 2006 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 820 Title A name given to the resource David (One of a group of eighteen Lutheran college students in New York) 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, New York (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource A Group of Lutheran College Students Evangelical Lutherans of America (ELCA) Lutheran New York 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. David Cantrell Stole Text DAVID CANTRELL Park Slope United Methodist Church Brooklyn, NY IN REMEMBRANCE Denomination United Methodist Church Contribution Date 2000 Contribution Story This is one of thirty one stoles from Park Slope United Methodist Church included in a display of UM stoles at the 2000 General Conference of the UMC in Cleveland. All are made from identically sized pieces in turquoise, lavender and purple cotton batik, With only 200 members, Park Slope has donated the largest number of stoles to the collection from a single United Methodist congregation. A diverse community, Park Slope's creed is: Hand in hand, we the people of the Park Slope United Methodist Church -- black and white, straight and gay, old and young, rich and poor -- unite as a loving community, in covenant with God and the Creation. Summoned by our faith in Jesus Christ, we commit ourselves to the humanization of urban life and to physical and spiritual growth. A scrappy congregation utterly committed to putting their faith into action, Park Slope has been unrelenting in its pursuit of justice for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in the UMC. In 1999, the Reconciling Ministries Network (RMN) inquired about the possibility of having a display of the Shower of Stoles at the General Conference the following April. At the time, there were only around twenty United Methodist stoles in the collection. We decided to introduce the Shower of Stoles to the Reconciling community by bringing the twenty UM stoles and about a hundred others to RMN’s Convocation in Denton, TX over the Labor Day weekend. Stoles started to trickle in during the fall, and by February they began coming in droves. In all, we received 220 United Methodist stoles – the vast majority of them arriving within eight weeks of the Conference. Thanks to a monumental effort by a number of volunteers who pitched in to help record, inventory, sew labels and make last-minute repairs, all of the new stoles were present in Cleveland. Twenty more people brought stoles directly to Cleveland, bringing the total number on display to 240. Towards the end of the General Conference, twenty eight lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender United Methodists and allies stood on the Conference floor in silent protest over the Conference’s failure to overturn the ban on LGBT ordination – a profound witness and act of defiance for which they were later arrested. As these twenty eight moved to the front of the room, another 200 supporters stood up around the balcony railing, each wearing one of the new United Methodist stoles. Hundreds more stood in solidarity as well, in the balcony and on the plenary floor, wearing symbolic “stoles” made from colorful bands of cloth. A group of young people from Minneapolis, members of a Communicant’s Class, had purchased bolts of cloth the preceding evening and stayed up all night cutting out close to a thousand of these “stoles”. In less than eight months, a handful of stoles had grown to become a powerful, visible witness to the steadfast faith of LGBT United Methodists nationwide. Martha Juillerat Founder, Shower of Stoles Project 2006 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 538 Title A name given to the resource David Cantrell Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Brooklyn, New York (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Park Slope United Methodist Church Cantrell, David Clergy Activist Methodist New York New York City Ordination Reconciling Ministries Network (formerly Reconciling Congregation Program) 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/. 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. David D. Cockcroft Stole Text GIVEN BY REV. DAVID D. COCKCROFT BRONX, NY PASTOR EMERITUS RIVERDALE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH RETIRED AND "OUT" SOON, HOPEFULLY, ALL WHO HAVE THE CALL AND COMMITMENT WILL HAVE THE CHANCE TO WEAR A STOLE Denomination Presbyterian Church (USA) Contribution Date 1996 Contribution Story Rev. David Cockcroft has given many years of active service to the More Light movement, both locally and nationally, working for the full inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people into the life and leadership of the Presbyterian Church. Martha Juillerat Founder, Shower of Stoles Project 2006 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 220 Title A name given to the resource David D. Cockcroft Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Bronx, New York (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource David D. Cockcroft Clergy Activist Cockroft, David D. More Light Presbyterians for LGBT Concerns New York New York City 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. David D. Golby Stole Text From before second grade, I remember being called to pastoral ministry. My mother felt it her duty to God to expose my situation. At my father's funeral, I said, "I don't care anymore who knows, except the Bishop, because it could risk my job." Within three days the District Superintendent was walking up my driveway. Anger and Spite as acts of devotion? To this day, I feel the call -- revitalize downtown congregations. But now more a ball and chain. If nothing else, I have to let go so I can move on. But where? What do you do when all your gifts and all your training, and all your life were meant for the pastoral ministry of word, sacrament, and order? I've held on long enough. Grateful for the time I was allowed, I return this token of ministry to the One who called me in the first place. Gloria in Excelsis Deo David D. Golby Medina, Ohio March 2000 East Ohio Conference The United Methodist Church Denomination United Methodist Church Contribution Date 2000 Contribution Story This stole was given to us in advance of the 2000 General Conference of the United Methodist Church in Cleveland, OH. In 1999, the Reconciling Ministries Network (RMN) inquired about the possibility of having a display of the Shower of Stoles at the General Conference the following April. At the time, there were only around twenty United Methodist stoles in the collection. We decided to introduce the Shower of Stoles to the Reconciling community by bringing the twenty UM stoles and about a hundred others to RMN’s Convocation in Denton, TX over the Labor Day weekend. Stoles started to trickle in during the fall, and by February they began coming in droves. In all, we received 220 United Methodist stoles – the vast majority of them arriving within eight weeks of the Conference. Thanks to a monumental effort by a number of volunteers who pitched in to help record, inventory, sew labels and make last-minute repairs, all of the new stoles were present in Cleveland. Twenty more people brought stoles directly to Cleveland, bringing the total number on display to 240. Towards the end of the General Conference, twenty eight lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender United Methodists and allies stood on the Conference floor in silent protest over the Conference’s failure to overturn the ban on LGBT ordination – a profound witness and act of defiance for which they were later arrested. As these twenty eight moved to the front of the room, another 200 supporters stood up around the balcony railing, each wearing one of the new United Methodist stoles. Hundreds more stood in solidarity as well, in the balcony and on the plenary floor, wearing symbolic “stoles” made from colorful bands of cloth. A group of young people from Minneapolis, members of a Communicant’s Class, had purchased bolts of cloth the preceding evening and stayed up all night cutting out close to a thousand of these “stoles." In less than eight months, a handful of stoles had grown to become a powerful, visible witness to the steadfast faith of LGBT United Methodists nationwide. Martha Juillerat Founder, Shower of Stoles Project 2006 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 594 Title A name given to the resource David D. Golby Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Medina, Ohio (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Mary Ann Carlson and David D. Golby Clergy Activist Golby, David D. Methodist Ohio Ordination Reconciling Ministries Network (formerly Reconciling Congregation Program) Theology United Methodist Church https://www.exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/01a9e1579e40fc5c25713a65635c53b6.jpg 90516ee88bbe322f0e8d9ab162f3c1a6 https://www.exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/60a348ba065c111310237e8a45e6ad13.jpg 6426854a5092b5f0fbe7a01ffc0a98d8 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. David Hall Stole Text ELDER DAVID HALL TREASURER RUTGERS CHURCH Denomination Presbyterian Church (USA) Contribution Date 1996 Contribution Story David's stole is one of about thirty stoles donated to the collection over the years by the members of Rutgers Presbyterian Church in New York in honor of their lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender members, many of whom hold leadership positions within the congregation and in the Presbytery of New York City. Established in 1798 in lower Manhattan, Rutgers has a long history of involvement in social justice and community development issues. Rutgers is a More Light congregation, working for the full inclusion of LGBT persons in the life and leadership of the Presbyterian Church. Along with More Light Presbyterians, Rutgers is a sponsor of Presbyterian Welcome (an affiliate of That All May Freely Serve) and the Covenant Network in their common pursuit for the end of discrimination against LGBT persons in the Presbyterian Church. Martha Juillerat Founder, Shower of Stoles Project 2006 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 255 Title A name given to the resource David Hall Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant New York, New York (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rutgers Presbyterian Church Covenant Network of Presbyterians Hall, David More Light Presbyterians for LGBT Concerns New York New York City Ordination Presbyterian Presbyterian Church (USA) That All May Freely Serve (TAMFS) https://www.exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/ff1bf8ab109bcde1d9ea8470cf3cc6f4.jpg 7821d770bc75a8fc4b16a25142a886a8 https://www.exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/6dbfe22a00f87a9e19f3a4354de93c23.jpg 23896a30bcfc10e8b03c85ef00e9a3e3 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. David Leachman Stole Text DAVID LEACHMAN FORMER ELDER AND CAMPUS MINISTER IN THE IOWA CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH David surrendered his orders in 1989 after nine years of membership in the church. He resigned in protest of the growing inability of the denomination to deal with, and now official United Methodist policy against, homosexuals in the church. He now lives in Jersey City, NJ Denomination United Methodist Church Contribution Date 1999 Contribution Story This was one of the first United Methodist stoles we received. Along with about two dozen other UM stoles, it was included the first time we brought a display of the stoles to a Convocation of the Reconciling Ministries Network, meeting in Denton TX in 1999. Martha Juillerat Founder, Shower of Stoles Project 2006 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 340 Title A name given to the resource David Leachman Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Jersey City, New Jersey (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource David Leachman Leachman, David New Jersey Ordination Reconciling Ministries Network (formerly Reconciling Congregation Program) Theology United Methodist Church https://www.exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/1aa2bd9d0496f9e0236713547a3bcf2f.jpg 6b07265710a86ca89c98f10b3ff8bcd9 https://www.exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/b65da4f56e84e822f3be931f0c076564.jpg 3f91462b4a61004b7eea499e0a498678 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. David Murad Stole Text 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! Denomination Presbyterian Church (USA) 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 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 961 Title A name given to the resource David Murad 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 David Murad Chicago Illinois Murad, David 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. David R. Holmes Stole Text Worn by a child of God baptized, confirmed and ordained in the United Methodist Church. Though saddened to take disability leave in 1993, at least I no longer had to live a dishonest life and suffer such inner turmoil. I was often told in the churches I served over 25 years, "David, you were born to preach." True… and I was also born gay! Will I ever be allowed to serve openly the church I have known and loved all my life? Rev. David R. Holmes Council Bluffs, Iowa Denomination United Methodist Church Contribution Date 1999 Contribution Story This stole was given to us in advance of the 2000 General Conference of the United Methodist Church in Cleveland, OH. In 1999, the Reconciling Ministries Network (RMN) inquired about the possibility of having a display of the Shower of Stoles at the General Conference the following April. At the time, there were only around twenty United Methodist stoles in the collection. We decided to introduce the Shower of Stoles to the Reconciling community by bringing the twenty UM stoles and about a hundred others to RMN’s Convocation in Denton, TX over the Labor Day weekend. Stoles started to trickle in during the fall, and by February they began coming in droves. In all, we received 220 United Methodist stoles – the vast majority of them arriving within eight weeks of the Conference. Thanks to a monumental effort by a number of volunteers who pitched in to help record, inventory, sew labels and make last-minute repairs, all of the new stoles were present in Cleveland. Twenty more people brought stoles directly to Cleveland, bringing the total number on display to 240. Towards the end of the General Conference, twenty eight lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender United Methodists and allies stood on the Conference floor in silent protest over the Conference’s failure to overturn the ban on LGBT ordination – a profound witness and act of defiance for which they were later arrested. As these twenty eight moved to the front of the room, another 200 supporters stood up around the balcony railing, each wearing one of the new United Methodist stoles. Hundreds more stood in solidarity as well, in the balcony and on the plenary floor, wearing symbolic “stoles” made from colorful bands of cloth. A group of young people from Minneapolis, members of a Communicant’s Class, had purchased bolts of cloth the preceding evening and stayed up all night cutting out close to a thousand of these “stoles”. In less than eight months, a handful of stoles had grown to become a powerful, visible witness to the steadfast faith of LGBT United Methodists nationwide. Martha Juillerat Founder, Shower of Stoles Project 2006 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 477 Title A name given to the resource David R. Holmes Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Council Bluffs, Iowa (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rev. David R. Holmes Clergy Activist Holmes, David R. Iowa Methodist Ordination Reconciling Ministries Network (formerly Reconciling Congregation Program) Theology 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/. 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. David Shipley Stole Text DAVID SHIPLEY BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON CONFERENCE David Shipley was a member of the Baltimore-Washington Conference who struggled mightily to hold together his call to ministry and the ordination ban of gays and lesbians within the United Methodist Church. When the stress finally became too much, he decided that he needed to withdraw. During his life he gave strong support to various ministries leading a mission trip to Africa. When he was diagnosed with the AIDS virus, he shared his story with many young people before he died. David, you are still missed. Denomination United Methodist Church Contribution Date 2000 Contribution Story This is one of thirteen stoles given to us by Dumbarton UMC in advance of the 2000 General Conference of the United Methodist Church in Cleveland, OH. Dumbarton is a Reconciling congregation, working for the full inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people into the life and leadership of the United Methodist Church. In 1999, the Reconciling Ministries Network (RMN) inquired about the possibility of having a display of the Shower of Stoles at the General Conference the following April. At the time, there were only around twenty United Methodist stoles in the collection. We decided to introduce the Shower of Stoles to the Reconciling community by bringing the twenty UM stoles and about a hundred others to RMN’s Convocation in Denton, TX over the Labor Day weekend. Stoles started to trickle in during the fall, and by February they began coming in droves. In all, we received 220 United Methodist stoles – the vast majority of them arriving within eight weeks of the Conference. Thanks to a monumental effort by a number of volunteers who pitched in to help record, inventory, sew labels and make last-minute repairs, all of the new stoles were present in Cleveland. Twenty more people brought stoles directly to Cleveland, bringing the total number on display to 240. Towards the end of the General Conference, twenty eight lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender United Methodists and allies stood on the Conference floor in silent protest over the Conference’s failure to overturn the ban on LGBT ordination – a profound witness and act of defiance for which they were later arrested. As these twenty eight moved to the front of the room, another 200 supporters stood up around the balcony railing, each wearing one of the new United Methodist stoles. Hundreds more stood in solidarity as well, in the balcony and on the plenary floor, wearing symbolic “stoles” made from colorful bands of cloth. A group of young people from Minneapolis, members of a Communicant’s Class, had purchased bolts of cloth the preceding evening and stayed up all night cutting out close to a thousand of these “stoles.” In less than eight months, a handful of stoles had grown to become a powerful, visible witness to the steadfast faith of LGBT United Methodists nationwide. Martha Juillerat Founder, Shower of Stoles Project 2006 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 659 Title A name given to the resource David Shipley Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Washington, District of Columbia (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Dumbarton United Methodist Church AIDS Clergy Activist International Human Rights Methodist Ordination Reconciling Ministries Network (formerly Reconciling Congregation Program) Shipley, David United Methodist Church Washington, D.C.