96 20 2617 https://www.exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/53b8ba1b53c808c4deafe3e895a66f7d.jpg 756868c0ca290ca2d9f42f5bec3d835d 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 The Historical Development of BIPOC Trans-spiritual Leadership 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/. Title A name given to the resource RJ Robles interview (screencap) Description An account of the resource A screencap of a moment in the RJ Robles interview https://www.exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/1829f93957c5dc2d6e1000a577db5609.jpg e3c2e6f2ce3af8bcf2d85d0d52f02601 https://www.exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/f4df9b49c3b3aa69e7d95be098f97a62.jpg 8d3119d7bfac8d5f15798f9e363d4e40 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Shower of Stoles Description An account of the resource Items (stoles) for the Shower of Stoles exhibit Stole A stole in the Shower of Stoles exhibit Honoree The person honored by the creation of thestole. Robert (One of a group of eighteen Lutheran college students in New York) Stole Text ROBERT LCMS NY Denomination Lutheran Church -- Missouri Synod 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 810 Title A name given to the resource Robert (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 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 https://www.exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/6f4e3dd94d08965aa08569a17580483e.jpg 72927c3489e6795e135669eb69fc998b https://www.exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/e848f0f4b568fa5cbeee0932f1d160bd.jpg 855d435a9f7ef89f5b067c5b25933af9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Shower of Stoles Description An account of the resource Items (stoles) for the Shower of Stoles exhibit Stole A stole in the Shower of Stoles exhibit Honoree The person honored by the creation of thestole. Robert Bruce Holley Stole Text ROBERT BRUCE HOLLEY 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 264 Title A name given to the resource Robert Bruce Holley 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 Holley, Robert Bruce More Light Presbyterians for LGBT Concerns New York New York City Ordination Presbyterian Presbyterian Church (USA) 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. Robert Duncan Campbell Stole Text In Memory of ROBERT DUNCAN CAMPBELL This stole is in memory of Robert Duncan Campbell. Initially going by the name of Robert (Bob) Campbell, he serve in a variety of local United Methodist church settings as either or both music and youth director. He was a very gifted baritone singer, a composer and lyric writer. One year he was the Annual Conference Song Leader. Bob's gifts for ministry were affirmed by their fruit: growing musical programs and expanding youth ministries. The local church where Bob was a member ignored him and a (now well known) lesbian. "We love you two so there is not an issue here!" It was only late, in the mid-eighties, where three more events converged with these two's continual push, that something did happen in that local church. As Bob struggled with what it meant to be gay and to be in ministry, he realized he could not continue to work in the UM church and be who he was. As he came out, he started using his middle name, Duncan, as his first name. Duncan became a landscape gardener, creating and maintaining one of a kind, custom-made gardens. He continued singing and composing. He started having proceeds of any concerts that he did, most of which were performed in churches, go to support ministries of those living with AIDS or cancer. He joined with two other gay men to continue the concerts and complete a CD. As a gift to the local UM church that ignored Duncan when he came out, and for a denomination he loved, Duncan went back in the mid-nineties and worked with the clergy in his "home" church to start a process that lead to that church becoming a Reconciling Congregation, but not before Duncan died. Denomination United Methodist Church Contribution Date 2000 Contribution Story This stole was given to at the 2000 General Conference of the UnitedMethodistChurch 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, including the unknown donor of this stole, 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 726 Title A name given to the resource Robert Duncan 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 Unknown, (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Unknown AIDS Campbell, Robert Duncan Clergy Activist Methodist Reconciling Ministries Network (formerly Reconciling Congregation Program) United Methodist Church United States https://www.exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/c08e83c09aa762a47e2588ea6f3b5a96.jpg 3c654ff4d109f5caf73f2819c137beb9 https://www.exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/2673216a8d41fcf3afe2bcd4adfcb63f.jpg 57b72cb5212532d13adad8f219371b49 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Shower of Stoles Description An account of the resource Items (stoles) for the Shower of Stoles exhibit Stole A stole in the Shower of Stoles exhibit Honoree The person honored by the creation of thestole. Robert E. Clover Paul G. Schwendener Stole Text A gift from The Rev. Doug Huneke Representing 40 Years as Ordained Elders: Robert E. Clover Paul G. Schwendener Westminster Presbyterian Church Tiburon, California Denomination Presbyterian Church (USA) Contribution Date 1995 Contribution Story Doug Huneke is a great friend and fierce ally of LGBT folk. Pastor of a More Light congregation and active in the Welcoming movement for decades, Doug contributed this stole to honor two ordained elders, both gay men, in gratitude for their long and faithful service to God and the Presbyterian Church. This stole was one of the original 80 stoles that were on display on Sept. 16, 1995 when I set aside my ordination before Heartland Presbytery (see stole #1 for details). 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 78 Title A name given to the resource Robert E. Clover Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Tiburon, California (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rev. Doug Huneke Ally California Clover, Robert E. Hunkeke, Doug Ordination Presbyterian Presbyterian Church (USA) Schwendener, Paul G. https://www.exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/da3c7854b266a06ed31d5557b599ab1d.jpg 69e27f90fa35e745cf86740dc515d823 https://www.exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/4f004852b774d175e08594a2793bcbf7.jpg 4b689b979ee446bc4b4b635991891a13 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Shower of Stoles Description An account of the resource Items (stoles) for the Shower of Stoles exhibit Stole A stole in the Shower of Stoles exhibit Honoree The person honored by the creation of thestole. Robert J. Moore Stole Text Robert J. Moore I grew up in the Presbyterian Church, graduated at the top of my class, and served parishes for 13 years. But I also had a shameful secret. I struggled with my sexuality for 48 years before actually being able to accept myself for who I am. Looking back, I can see that this needless struggle came about only because of misinformation I received from my faith tradition. Even when I knew it wasn't true, it took years to undo the damage. In 1990, I retired from Church work, so I could continue my struggle in a more supportive environment, and because I had by that time been diagnosed with HIV, and the Church did not feel like a safe place to be, no matter what the outcome of my personal struggle. Today, I continue my ministry with children and their families by working as a school social worker. I give my time to the Church whenever I can, and wherever it is welcome. When I think about the Church's erroneous teaching, and its impact on lives like mine, all I can say is "What a waste!" Denomination Presbyterian Church (USA) Contribution Date 2001 Contribution Story Robert's story is such a poignant example of the church's infliction of pain and violence on LGBT persons. Robert, like so many others, spent a lifetime undoing the damage done through the church's abuse. As if to rub salt in the wound, following his AIDS diagnosis he determined that the church, the first place he should be able to turn for support, was actually the least safe place he could imagine. Robert left the pastorate and now ministers outside the bounds of the church as a school social worker. The last line of Robert's story speaks volumes: "When I think about the Church's erroneous teaching, and its impact on lives like mine, all I can say is 'What a waste!'" 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 834 Title A name given to the resource Robert J. Moore Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Tucson, Arizona (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Robert J. Moore AIDS Arizona Moore, Robert J. Presbyterian Presbyterian Church (USA) https://www.exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/41e33a1d2167213badc874e46746023c.JPG c96f9064a049aace9ebd23195b0cec4a 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 The Upstairs Lounge Fire Person An individual. 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 Robert K. Lumpkin Description An account of the resource Robert K. Lumpkin, 29, from Mississippi. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Johnny Townsend collection https://www.exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/228c85bb0bcf87dfdc469e85b81314fe.jpg 22e732cfa393925465e40033444077a9 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 The Historical Development of BIPOC Trans-spiritual Leadership Vimeo Video A video hosted on Vimeo Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 03:53 Producer Name (or names) of the person who produced the video Willamet University URL https://vimeo.com/113739951 Vimeo ID Character ID assigned by Vimeo 113739951 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 Robert Kentta: Extending the Conversation at the Hallie Ford Museum of Art at Willamette University in Salem, Oregon. Subject The topic of the resource The production of spiritual art in the form of ceremonial clothing and objects capable of holding and conveying spiritual power as created by a two spirit person in the tradition of the Siletz Tribe. Description An account of the resource The money behind the project was granted by the National Endowment on the Arts, Spirit Mountain Community Fund, Oregon Arts Commission, the City of Salem, and the Maribeth Collins Art Acquisition Fund. The project included the acquisition of an artwork, an onsite residency, and a short film about the artist and their work. Three Native American artists from the Pacific Northwest were selected for this program. In addition to Robert Kentta, the grant recipients also included Joe Feddersen, and Marie Watt. In western terms, Robert Kentta is relegated to the status of an artist, one who creates pretty or interesting things for others to enjoy and possess. This western way of labeling his craft belies his spiritual role as a two spirit producer of ceremonial regalia and power objects. The name for two spirit people in his culture is Gitauk-uahi which is a ceremonial status, not just a gender designation. So, Robert's work is not simply art. Rather, it is his spiritual practice to create sacred objects based on ancient sacred knowledge and techniques using natural materials by incorporating the Siletz designs that communicate the symbolic codes of his people. Robert might be funded or paid today as an artist, but he gets to earn that way because he is spiritually gifted in knowing how to use his attunement with all creation to evoke a sense of fellowship, communalism, and loyalty to a people's history among his people both living and dead, between the people and the earth, and between the people and all other living things. In that regard, Robert's creation of these materials and his commitment to sustaining the traditional patterns represent the dedication of his spiritual practice to the survival of his people and their cultural traditions. It is only a post-colonial process that continues to de-contextualize his essential spiritual practice and turn it into marketable and commercializable art. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived https://vimeo.com/113739951 art ceremony funders native culture transgender two spirit western culture https://www.exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/f901f143b0648ea911e0afeb02bf65dd.jpg c267473e4a025414049a4e13cbaadf78 https://www.exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/80f730d45a10727d22be389ff8373b4a.jpg 45501f5c29ba54cc75da23131e2d6974 https://www.exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/3c82c05fc2d177218356f720ee537b2b.jpg bc4fb0ce001ccd058751d8fc21ecfab3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Shower of Stoles Description An account of the resource Items (stoles) for the Shower of Stoles exhibit Stole A stole in the Shower of Stoles exhibit Honoree The person honored by the creation of thestole. Robert Lee Waymack Stole Text Robert Lee Waymack Presbyterian Church (USA) 1979 M.A. from Presbyterian School of Christian Education, Richmond, VA 1982 D.Min. from Union Theological Seminary, Richmond, VA Written Ordination Exams – approved by Charlotte Presbytery! All Theological Papers – approved by Charlotte Presbytery! Exegesis and Sermon – approved by Charlotte Presbytery! Oral Exams – FAILED!! How could they fail me? The committee just met me! And I just finished telling them about my experience of grace in my life and my sense of call to the ministry. Did the committee chair suspect that I was gay? I had only come out to myself the previous year! No explanation was given for failing the Oral Exams other than, “Needs more work.” Still, the calling congregation wanted me! This was confirmation enough that my sense of call was real. And since it was a congregation of 3,500 members with several ordained pastors, my own ordination was not necessary for the position to which I was called. I worked in the congregation for four years, until they began to whisper loudly, “Why is Bobby over 30 and not married?” “Why is he living with a roommate?” The session decided to look into the matter. It was time to exit the professional ministry before real ugliness erupted. That was ten years ago. I still have a mix of emotions about the church. I feel relief that I do not have to live a closeted life anymore. That is not healthy. I will not do it again. But I feel sadness and anger as well. I miss the ministry and still believe that I am not living up to my true calling. Nor am I using my knowledge and skills to the fullest. It is with this mix of emotions that I give this stole back to the larger church. It is the one that I wore the most as the color for most of the liturgical year is green. I give this particular stole for another reason, also. I always found this particular color of green to be ugly. As ugly as discrimination is ugly. But there is a difference between the two. This ugly green stole has been transformed, even sanctified, for above its fringe it bears the mark of Christ. Discrimination never does. Denomination Presbyterian Church (USA) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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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/. Title A name given to the resource Robert Mary Clement and John Darcy Noble in front of the White House Description An account of the resource Restored image of Robert and John in front of the White House Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Church of the Beloved Disciple Archive, https://beloved-disciple.com Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CBD_099 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Shower of Stoles Description An account of the resource Items (stoles) for the Shower of Stoles exhibit Stole A stole in the Shower of Stoles exhibit Honoree The person honored by the creation of thestole. Robert Touchton Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 323 Title A name given to the resource Robert Touchton Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Unknown Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rosemary Mitchell https://www.exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/fd151bb5f7d6bb87eb4ca37b890b6080.jpg 2c7e7a9583aa96f1a3d010adcec75539 https://www.exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/c150000e27f6d804b6cfe798b8ee2869.jpg 5aa0435486f26453370655815e6ec26e 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. Robin Leone Stole Text Robin Leone Denomination Presbyterian Church (USA) United Church of Christ Contribution Date 2001 Contribution Story This is one of 52 stoles donated to the Shower of Stoles collection by members and staff of Church of the Covenant. Although each of the stoles is unique, all of them are tied together by the inclusion of a piece cloth from a common bolt of blue and ivory material somewhere in the stole. Covenant is both a More Light and Open and Affirming Congregation. Their strong and public advocacy on behalf of LGBT persons in the life and leadership of the church has drawn many LBGT persons to become a part of the Covenant church family. Their 52 stoles represent the largest subset of stoles given to the collection by any one congregation. Church of the Covenant, a federated United Church of Christ and Presbyterian Church, is steeped in history. Located just off the Boston Commons, the Gothic revival building erected in the mid-1800's was one of the first churches built in the Back Bay area. In the 1890's the sanctuary was completely redecorated by Tiffany Glass and Decorating Co., including the creation of an extraordinary set of Tiffany stained-glass windows and a chandelier that is said to be the first electrified light installed in a public building by Thomas Edison. Covenant's history of social justice and human rights work is equally rich. When I visited Covenant, I was intrigued to learn that the church was a designated stop along the "Boston Women's Heritage Trail." One of Covenant's members, Abbie Child, was the head of the Women's Board of Missions of the Congregational Church in the late 1800's. Another member, Dr. Elsa Meder, was one of the first women ordained as an elder in the Presbyterian Church. Elizabeth Rice and Alice Hageman, ordained in 1974 and 1975 respectively, were the first women to serve as pastors at a Back Bay church. When they were joined by Donna Day Lower, the church became the only one in the United States with three women clergy. Since opening the "Women's Lunch Place" in 1982, the church has served as a haven for poor women and their children. It is fitting, then, that one of the Tiffany windows is "Four Women of the Bible," including Miriam, Deborah, Mary of Bethany, and Dorcas. Covenant remains on the forefront of work for equality and justice, and is active in the LGBT Welcoming movement in the Boston area and beyond. 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 793 Title A name given to the resource Robin Leone Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Boston, Massachusetts (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Church of the Covenant Boston Clergy Activist Feminism Leone, Robin Massachusetts More Light Presbyterians for LGBT Concerns Open and Affirming in the UCC Ordination Presbyterian Presbyterian Church (USA) Theology United Church of Christ (UCC) Women and Religion https://www.exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/5be3d6c1e1ded6413e51b95c779e7c05.jpg 1857b1ae8d703ad7bc6cb4fd451359d4 Person An individual. Text Any textual data included in the document Robyn is a lifelong Baptist who has been involved in LGBTQ justice work since college. Having been the only queer and gender nonconforming person in their college classroom, Robyn has always spoken from margin to center. As a mixed-raced Latinx, Robyn has been bridging together both anti-racism with LGBTQ advocacy for two decades. As an out Transqueer person who studied theology, Robyn found that the institutional church to not be a place where they flourished. Leaving the institutional church to do faith-rooted justice work meant that Robyn continued in their theological training, culminating in a PhD in Constructive philosophical theology. Robyn has been trained by Baptists, Roman Catholics, and Methodist scholars and holds three degrees in theology with an emphasis in queer theory and Latinx studies. For the last ten years, Robyn has been vigilant in naming the culture of whiteness of the LGBT movement. In particular,  the ways that the institutional church has focused so acutely on their welcome & affirming stances has allowed Robyn to name the culture of dominance, which has been expressed in & thru whiteness. In an effort to decenter whiteness and intentionally widen the circle of Movement work to include people of color and other marginalized folks, Robyn is devoted to participating & curating  an assemblage of Movement work that is grounded in the politics of radical difference.  (This biographical statement provided by Robyn Henderson-Espinoza.) Biographical Text Robyn is a lifelong Baptist who has been involved in LGBTQ justice work since college. Having been the only queer and gender nonconforming person in their college classroom, Robyn has always spoken from margin to center. As a mixed-raced Latinx, Robyn has been bridging together both anti-racism with LGBTQ advocacy for two decades. As an out Transqueer person who studied theology, Robyn found that the institutional church to not be a place where they flourished. Leaving the institutional church to do faith-rooted justice work meant that Robyn continued in their theological training, culminating in a PhD in Constructive philosophical theology. Robyn has been trained by Baptists, Roman Catholics, and Methodist scholars and holds three degrees in theology with an emphasis in queer theory and Latinx studies. For the last ten years, Robyn has been vigilant in naming the culture of whiteness of the LGBT movement. In particular,  the ways that the institutional church has focused so acutely on their welcome & affirming stances has allowed Robyn to name the culture of dominance, which has been expressed in & thru whiteness. In an effort to decenter whiteness and intentionally widen the circle of Movement work to include people of color and other marginalized folks, Robyn is devoted to participating & curating  an assemblage of Movement work that is grounded in the politics of radical difference.  (This biographical statement provided by Robyn Henderson-Espinoza.) 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 Robyn Henderson-Espinoza Robyn Henderson-Espinoza https://www.exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/a990c7218517e79aa99549993861acbd.jpg ea99ff566eaaf0625de8942614fc7bc1 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 The Historical Development of BIPOC Trans-spiritual Leadership YouTube Video A video hosted on YouTube. YouTube ID Eleven-character ID assigned by YouTube i-jDg0oJJjY 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 Robyn Henderson-Espinoza (Speaking at Rolling the Stone Away Conference, 2017) Description An account of the resource Session 4E from the Rolling the Stone Aaway conference, with Rev. Dr. Jonipher Kwong, Rev. Loey Powell, Dr. Robyn Henderson-Espinoza, Nickie Valdez, Rev. Dr. Renee McCoy, Rev. Cedric Harmon. We tell the stories of how our LGBTQ movement expanded within Communities of Color, exploring how intersectional work can lead us to journey more together beyond barriers that have kept us apart in the past. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived “Robyn Henderson-Espinoza,” LGBTQ Religious Archives Network, accessed December 12, 2022, https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/admin/items/show/1455. Session 4E: Widening Our Circle Among Communities of Color / RTSA 2017. Rolling the Stone Away Conference. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-jDg0oJJjY&t=6s 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/0dw3r3NaYNA" 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 Robyn Henderson-Espinoza on RTSA Robyn Henderson-Espinoza 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. Rod Bragg Stole Text ROD BRAGG Having been raised in rural West Virginia, Rod always knew he wanted to be a minister. He would follow in his dad's footprints. He also knew that he was gay but, through prayer, thought he could deny that part of his life. He married in 1977, had two children, and was ordained in the Western Pennsylvania Conference of the United Methodist Church in 1984. When he came to terms with his homosexuality and spoke to his bishop about it, he was asked to leave the ministry. Reluctantly he did this. Today Rod works in the mental health field, is in a 9 year committed relationship with his partner, Windle and they have adopted a child, Reggie. They happily live in Nashville, Tennessee. Denomination United Methodist Church Contribution Date 2000 Contribution Story This stole was given to us in advance of the 2000 General Conference of the UnitedMethodistChurch 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 694 Title A name given to the resource Rod Bragg Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Nashville, Tennessee (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rod Bragg Bragg, Rod Clergy Activist Methodist Ordination Reconciling Ministries Network (formerly Reconciling Congregation Program) Tennessee Theology United Methodist Church https://www.exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/f3524ea76e1b440a0857ce839a88038e.jpg 1c476cbb71c8ccc9d079b5189ca18fcc https://www.exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/71ab687d17a967d90a5d6100e7da959d.jpg ab567e63187ad2f28b870af4277738a2 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. Roger Franklin Stole Text ROGER FRANKLIN 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 256 Title A name given to the resource Roger Franklin 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 Franklin, Roger 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/5517195522029c12b1dfcf9681a746af.jpg 2eb61f502424e3b74b7bcfe6e536fff4 https://www.exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/7d6582b6dd82141edc39051dc9b995d0.jpg 8a074362e0635a8aa84dbb121a592192 https://www.exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/2f5bcf9cd6eb1a13edc2eedfd56d8bec.jpg 529d076ebec94d5db05c552afb31b0c3 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. Roland A. Hollins Stole Text In Memory of Roland A. Hollins He studied to be a priest but never took his final vows "for obvious reasons." From his friend Phil Campbell, in memory of Roland, his love of the church, and his commitment to his companion of 25 years. Denomination Roman Catholic Church Contribution Date 2001 Contribution Story This is the first Roman Catholic stole given to the collection. Phil Campbell donated it on behalf of his friend, Roland Hollins, who passed away on July 21, 2000 at the age of 73. This satin brocade stole is a piece unique to Catholic and similar traditions that make use of multi-layer "high church" liturgical garb. It is short (less than 2') and wide, with a cross piece to hold its shape. It is intended to be worn over an alb or robe and surplice with a wide collar. Because of its distinct style, it has caught the eye of many Catholics who have viewed displays of the stoles over the years. 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 710 Title A name given to the resource Roland A. Hollins 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 Phil Campbell Campbell, Phil Catholic Hollins, Roland A. Ordination Roman Catholic United States https://www.exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/24308fac5b1ceae9c26acd4e82d47454.jpg 850b5c56fca7a694e67225fe18d793b2 https://www.exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/3cab56e5432d3aaacc37a3c9132bf4e0.jpg ebac20347ec4aab40b41892a5f5ebc9e https://www.exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/8a579e2d147e132b915a20b37731296a.jpg 4a3088bbeae3320e9958b5a848c7523d https://www.exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/c8a8e66045ea8c92997e3d2719691f0f.jpg 2f9079d40377dea603cde1fcace01400 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. Roland Stringfellow Stole Text Roland Stringfellow Fort Wayne, IN Baptist Minister I have always longed to walk in the Sun. Praise the Lord Jesus for His Grace and guidance for leading me on a path of truth and integrity. My prayer is for my other brothers and sisters to also find peace and presence of God in their lives. May we all dwell in the Sun! Denomination Baptist Contribution Date 2003 Contribution Story This "stole" is one of two neckties in the collection, both donated by Baptists. 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 920 Title A name given to the resource Roland Stringfellow Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Fort Wayne, Indiana (USA) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Roland Stringfellow Baptist Clergy Activist Indiana Stringfellow, Roland Theology https://www.exhibits.lgbtran.org/files/original/2650fda8a3507a0007470f1b84f159b6.jpg 81280c748a28903d8bf0b5515ef0cee6 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/. Title A name given to the resource Rolling the Stone Away Banner Description An account of the resource Rolling the Stone Away Banner