4 20 2617 https://www.exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/c7b64f39e3373b01a1dcd12edaac988e.jpeg 3c6d2182c0c47505ed8beab5d0e6f1ed 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 Queer Sacramentality: The Church of the Beloved Disciple 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 CBD_048 Title A name given to the resource Processional Banner of St. John the Beloved Description An account of the resource This painted processional banner depicts St. John the Beloved, patron of the Church of the Beloved Disciple, in a style derived from the church's celebrated stained-glass window. Mounted on purple felt with decorative tassels, the banner was carried in liturgical processions, ecumenical events, and New York City public marches, including Pride celebrations and other outdoor religious observances. Designed collaboratively by Leo M. Joseph and John Darcy Noble, it became one of the congregation's most recognizable visual emblems, appearing in numerous photographs documenting the church's public witness throughout the 1970s. Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Church of the Beloved Disciple Archive, https://beloved-disciple.com https://www.exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/6d634740961390a9085ce92f57d1be98.jpeg ac7af9613a3921256699c242fc45999e 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 Queer Sacramentality: The Church of the Beloved Disciple 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 CBD_047 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1970 Title A name given to the resource Stained-glass window with St. John the Beloved Description An account of the resource Designed collaboratively by Leo Joseph and John Darcy Noble and executed in England using traditional stained-glass techniques, this window was commissioned for the Church of the Beloved Disciple and imported to New York in 1970. Depicting St. John the Beloved, the church's patron and namesake, it was installed in a side chapel of the congregation's permanent sanctuary in 1973 as a visual expression of its commitment to historic Catholic tradition and an affirming sacramental ministry. The shrine also housed the relics of the Eucharistic Catholic Church, entrusted by Bishop George Augustine Hyde, who founded that church in Atlanta in 1946. By presenting these relics to Bishop Robert Mary Clement and the Church of the Beloved Disciple, Hyde recognized the congregation as the spiritual successor to the Eucharistic Catholic Church, linking its ministry in Manhattan to an earlier independent Catholic tradition and affirming its continuing apostolic mission. Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Church of the Beloved Disciple Archive, https://beloved-disciple.com https://www.exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/5fa639e3a883011034fc7e0450acb8b1.jpeg dcca29de41de9d3865c2818417e7dc5b 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 Queer Sacramentality: The Church of the Beloved Disciple 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 CBD_046 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1970s Title A name given to the resource Our Lady and the Christ Child Description An account of the resource This restored view depicts the Church of the Beloved Disciple's principal Marian statue holding the Christ Child, both crowned with floral wreaths for a feast day celebration. The image occupied a place of honor within the sanctuary and was carefully decorated by members of the congregation as an expression of reverence and beauty. It served as a focal point for prayer throughout the liturgical year and accompanied the parish during outdoor Marian processions through the streets of Manhattan. Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Church of the Beloved Disciple Archive, https://beloved-disciple.com https://www.exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/e634eee9d588829668959c0251170be5.jpeg e9e5bc98475d964b91655bcf0ea46973 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 Queer Sacramentality: The Church of the Beloved Disciple 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 CBD_045 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1970s Title A name given to the resource Our Lady of the Church of the Beloved Disciple Description An account of the resource Seen in profile, the church's statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary is dressed in elaborate vestments and crowned with flowers in preparation for a public procession. Carried through the streets on the Feast of the Assumption and other Marian celebrations, the image linked the Church of the Beloved Disciple to centuries of Catholic devotional practice while making that tradition visibly present within New York City's LGBTQ community. The statue became one of the congregation's most cherished symbols of continuity, beauty, and sacred presence. Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Church of the Beloved Disciple Archive, https://beloved-disciple.com https://www.exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/e92458dc292e90a5cc4f6a223fb5bc4e.jpeg 60bf6530c32ded9aa2dac9aa827b9622 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 Queer Sacramentality: The Church of the Beloved Disciple 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 CBD_044 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1970s Title A name given to the resource Our Lady of the Church of the Beloved Disciple Description An account of the resource The Church of the Beloved Disciple's statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary was richly adorned with embroidered garments, a lace veil, fresh flowers, and a floral crown prepared for the church's liturgical seasons and Marian feasts. Displayed within the sanctuary and carried in annual processions, the image reflected the congregation's deep devotion to Mary as a symbol of compassion, fidelity, and hope. Through such traditional expressions of piety, the church affirmed its place within the historic Catholic devotional tradition. Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Church of the Beloved Disciple Archive, https://beloved-disciple.com https://www.exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/c71ac0bd96beec7d7c5ce3ff8c020fdc.jpeg abdc5e73f56e26a5f256c8fb27f359dc 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 Queer Sacramentality: The Church of the Beloved Disciple 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 CBD_043 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1970s Title A name given to the resource Icon of the Virgin and Child Description An account of the resource This icon of the Virgin and Child, painted by John Darcy Noble, served as the focal point of the Church of the Beloved Disciple's Marian shrine. Drawing upon the visual language of Eastern Christian iconography while reflecting Noble's own artistic vision, the image depicts Mary tenderly embracing the Christ Child as an expression of divine compassion and maternal care. The icon became one of the congregation's most cherished devotional works, inviting prayer and contemplation while embodying the church's commitment to beauty, tradition, and sacred art. Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Church of the Beloved Disciple Archive, https://beloved-disciple.com https://www.exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/2ab3ab4eb463b14246f75b13d12e3e01.jpeg 817faf40b78c1b7f4aa2b5266fe0fb2a 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 Queer Sacramentality: The Church of the Beloved Disciple 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 CBD_042 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1970s Title A name given to the resource Marian Shrine Description An account of the resource A side chapel dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary provided a quiet place for personal prayer within the Church of the Beloved Disciple. Centered on an icon painted by John Darcy Noble, the shrine was adorned with candles, flowers, and votive lights, reflecting the congregation's enduring practice of traditional Catholic devotion. Like the church's public processions and liturgical celebrations, the shrine affirmed that contemplative prayer and Marian piety remained central to the spiritual life of this pioneering LGBTQ-affirming community. Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Church of the Beloved Disciple Archive, https://beloved-disciple.com https://www.exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/8ec5c9a940cd5a386e35e53da81f105e.jpeg ee7751ba370ea1da75d0ff96eda27be8 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 Queer Sacramentality: The Church of the Beloved Disciple 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 CBD_041 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-06 Title A name given to the resource Mass for Gay Pride March 1975 Description An account of the resource Father John Noble (left), Bishop Robert Mary Clement (center), and Father Leo M. Joseph (right) celebrate a special Eucharist in honor of New York City's annual Gay Pride March in June 1975. For the Church of the Beloved Disciple, the Mass was both a preparation for public witness and an affirmation that LGBTQ identity and Catholic faith were inseparable. Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Church of the Beloved Disciple Archive, https://beloved-disciple.com https://www.exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/312866e4228e5557554fdd0f84bb12a5.jpeg 2a02dd24f49be3716143842fd2e5cda7 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 Queer Sacramentality: The Church of the Beloved Disciple 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 CBD_040 Title A name given to the resource Fr. Leo and Fr. John with two unknown acolytes Description An account of the resource Father Leo M. Joseph (left) and Father John Noble (right) prepare for the celebration of the Eucharist with two acolytes inside the Church of the Beloved Disciple's permanent sanctuary. The church preserved the richness of the Catholic liturgical tradition through solemn ceremonial worship while offering an affirming spiritual home for LGBTQ Christians. This intimate moment behind the altar captures the collaborative ministry of clergy and servers that sustained one of the earliest openly LGBTQ-affirming sacramental congregations in the United States. Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Church of the Beloved Disciple Archive, https://beloved-disciple.com https://www.exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/b2cee54e38693df64773a1b939e569c6.jpeg 9df5252b430926a62e5111bcc6be7a00 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 Queer Sacramentality: The Church of the Beloved Disciple 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 CBD_039 Title A name given to the resource Fr. Leo reading with view of vestments Description An account of the resource Father Leo M. Joseph proclaims the Eucharistic prayers vested in an ornate chasuble embroidered with the Agnus Dei (Lamb of God) and Eucharistic symbols. The richly decorated vestments, many designed by Father Leo, expressed the Church of the Beloved Disciple's conviction that the dignity and beauty of Catholic worship belonged fully within an LGBTQ-affirming community. This close view highlights the church's careful preservation of traditional liturgical artistry alongside its pioneering ministry of inclusion. Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Church of the Beloved Disciple Archive, https://beloved-disciple.com https://www.exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/8eef0fe0dba32bdeb8ff2bc7b20f124c.jpeg d7fea0a66ba2a930f10849b1918d98c4 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 Queer Sacramentality: The Church of the Beloved Disciple 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 CBD_038 Title A name given to the resource Fr. Leo censing Description An account of the resource Leo M. Joseph censes the altar during the celebration of the Eucharist in the Church of the Beloved Disciple's permanent sanctuary. The use of incense, richly colored vestments, and traditional ceremonial reflected the congregation's commitment to historic Catholic worship, demonstrating that LGBTQ affirmation and liturgical tradition could coexist within a fully sacramental community. This photograph captures the reverence and beauty that characterized the church's liturgical life during its years at 348 West 14th Street. Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Church of the Beloved Disciple Archive, https://beloved-disciple.com https://www.exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/2fa76e4752f063c15b4945ad54aeaabb.jpeg f0bf96fce86b9ca28b6c7adfaf44ef49 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 Queer Sacramentality: The Church of the Beloved Disciple 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 CBD_037 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource circa 1970s Title A name given to the resource Processional Crucifix Description An account of the resource Carved by the noted ecclesiastical sculptor Robert ("Robbie") Robbins, this processional crucifix was commissioned for the Church of the Beloved Disciple and served as one of the principal symbols of the congregation's public and liturgical life. Carried in solemn liturgies, feast day processions, and in public marches, the cross reflects Robbins's distinctive synthesis of medieval and modern forms. Christ is depicted as the crucified King, crowned and reigning from the Tree of Life, while the interlaced Celtic ornament that fills the cross evokes the eternal and unbroken life of God. Robbins, whose work adorned numerous Roman Catholic and Anglo-Catholic churches along the East Coast, created this crucifix specifically for the Church of the Beloved Disciple. Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Church of the Beloved Disciple Archive, https://beloved-disciple.com https://www.exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/20d41fdd43d2acf61f530f9b331a60cb.jpeg d2fe282fcd238a49d199be1f6fc5b980 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 Queer Sacramentality: The Church of the Beloved Disciple 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 CBD_036 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca. 1968-1970 Title A name given to the resource Carved Sanctuary Crucifix (ca. 1968–1970) Description An account of the resource This carved wooden crucifix, created by artist Robert Robbins, served as the principal cross of the Church of the Beloved Disciple throughout its history. First displayed at the congregation's inaugural Eucharist in the Church of the Holy Apostles in Manhattan, it remained a constant presence as the community moved to successive worship spaces, ultimately hanging in the sanctuary at 348 West 14th Street. Depicting the risen and glorified Christ with outstretched arms and visible wounds, the crucifix embodied the church's theology of resurrection, welcome, and reconciliation. Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Church of the Beloved Disciple Archive, https://beloved-disciple.com https://www.exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/6929d374e2d589bbc2432cd8c3d8776f.jpg b85c57b02ac9b889e03a46e33336be99 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 Queer Sacramentality: The Church of the Beloved Disciple 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 CBD_035 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976-04-18 Title A name given to the resource Pontifical Mass on Easter Sunday 1976 Description An account of the resource Archbishop Robert M. Clement with Fr. Leo (on his left) and Fr. John (on his right) celebrates the Pontifical Mass of Easter Sunday before a congregation gathered in the Church of the Beloved Disciple's permanent sanctuary. Surrounded by clergy and elaborate Easter floral decorations, the solemn liturgy exemplified the church's commitment to the full ceremonial tradition of Catholic worship while serving an openly LGBTQ-affirming community. The Mass takes place at 348 West 14th Street. Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Church of the Beloved Disciple Archive, https://beloved-disciple.com https://www.exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/d813306e3763a03a2ae10489c355662f.jpeg ee438ea4dcb61fadf7f068ac51d708d8 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 Queer Sacramentality: The Church of the Beloved Disciple 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 CBD_034 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976-04-18 Title A name given to the resource Pontifical Mass on Easter Sunday 1976 Description An account of the resource Viewed from the rear of the sanctuary, Archbishop Robert M. Clement processes to the altar with Fr. Leo (on his left) and Fr. John (on his right) before celebrating the Pontifical Mass of Easter Sunday before a congregation filling the Church of the Beloved Disciple at 348 West 14th Street. The elevated altar, adorned with lilies, candles, and a suspended crucifix, provided a setting for one of the most solemn liturgies of the Christian year, celebrated according to the ceremonial traditions of the Catholic Church. This image captures the church at the height of its liturgical life, when its permanent home had become both a place of worship and a refuge for LGBTQ Christians seeking a sacramental community. Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Church of the Beloved Disciple Archive, https://beloved-disciple.com https://www.exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/a4ae24ec8ead54bd7debcd2cf4d6fe96.jpeg 99cbacbe6b4bcd49d612bce955e71cee 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 Queer Sacramentality: The Church of the Beloved Disciple 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 CBD_033 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource circa 1974 Title A name given to the resource Close-up of the exterior of the church building after renovation Description An account of the resource The renovated façade of the Church of the Beloved Disciple at 348 West 14th Street, the congregation's permanent home from 1973 until 1983. Purchased and restored through the labor and generosity of parishioners, the building became one of the first permanently owned houses of worship established by an openly LGBTQ Christian congregation in the United States. For nearly a decade, it served as a sanctuary for worship, community, and pioneering LGBTQ religious life in New York City. Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Church of the Beloved Disciple Archive, https://beloved-disciple.com https://www.exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/13e033fbd4fa27ca8b4be5c63ca40872.jpg a91034c68a4af134bacd12b0e30869e4 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 Queer Sacramentality: The Church of the Beloved Disciple 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 CBD_032 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource circa 1974 Title A name given to the resource External view of church building after remodel Description An account of the resource Following an extensive renovation by parishioners, 348 West 14th Street became the permanent home of the Church of the Beloved Disciple and the center of its ministry to New York City's LGBTQ community. Dedicated in October 1973, the former commercial building was transformed into a church through the labor and financial support of its members, creating one of the first permanently owned houses of worship established by an openly LGBTQ Christian congregation in New York City. From this sanctuary, the church celebrated the Eucharist, ordained clergy, and became a center of LGBTQ religious life and independent Catholic ministry in New York. Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Church of the Beloved Disciple Archive, https://beloved-disciple.com https://www.exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/f635bb2bc9692042994889246c47213f.jpg cb8eb0387d1be929015dc06f5822fa34 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 Queer Sacramentality: The Church of the Beloved Disciple 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 CBD_031 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1973-10 Title A name given to the resource Clement blesses new building Description An account of the resource Before celebrating the first Mass in the congregation's newly renovated church, Father Robert M. Clement blesses the entrance to the Church of the Beloved Disciple with the Eucharist. Surrounded by clergy, parishioners, and the church's distinctive processional banners, the ceremony marked the dedication of the congregation's first permanent home after years of worshiping in borrowed spaces. The blessing inaugurated a new chapter in the life of one of the nation's earliest openly LGBTQ-affirming Catholic communities. Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Church of the Beloved Disciple Archive, https://beloved-disciple.com https://www.exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/25ed09d2303bef1b350c199904bae240.tiff 7a860fc99297f3c4b0f40f1d70060161 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 Queer Sacramentality: The Church of the Beloved Disciple Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. 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 CBD_030 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1973-10 Title A name given to the resource Procession to new building Description An account of the resource This New York Times article documents the Church of the Beloved Disciple's public procession through Manhattan to its newly renovated church at 348 West 14th Street. Accompanied by clergy, servers, and processional crosses, the congregation carried the Blessed Sacrament from its previous worship site to its first permanent home, marking a milestone in the history of LGBTQ religious life in New York City. The newspaper's coverage reflects the growing public visibility of the church and its emergence as a recognized presence within both the city's religious landscape and the gay liberation movement. Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Church of the Beloved Disciple Archive, https://beloved-disciple.com 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 Queer Sacramentality: The Church of the Beloved Disciple Hyperlink A link, or reference, to another resource on the Internet. URL <a href="https://www.nyclgbtsites.org/site/west-side-discussion-group-center/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.nyclgbtsites.org/site/west-side-discussion-group-center/</a> 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 LINK_07 Title A name given to the resource External Resource: NYC LGBTQ Historic Sites — West Side Discussion Group Center Description An account of the resource Explore the history of the West Side Discussion Group Center, one of the Church of the Beloved Disciple’s temporary Manhattan worship locations before the congregation established its permanent home at 348 West 14th Street in 1973. Type The nature or genre of the resource Hyperlink Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived https://www.nyclgbtsites.org/site/west-side-discussion-group-center/