Signature Stole (North Decatur Presbyterian Church, Decatur GA)

Photos

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Stole Text

Supporters from
NORTH DECATUR PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA)

Decatur, Georgia
Presbytery of Greater Atlanta

Contribution Story

(Note: A signature stole is one that is covered with the signatures of both gay and straight members of a congregation, denominational governing body, or other organization.  These stoles serve the dual purpose of showing support for LGBT persons, while also protecting their anonymity by including their names as "one among many".)

In 1997, North Decatur Church donated about a dozen stoles to the collection.  A few honored members of the church, a few more were Signature Stoles from the congregation, including this one.  The final few stoles were made to honor LGBT persons known to the church (although not necessarily members there) who serve the Presbyterian Church in silence.

Martha Juillerat
Founder, Shower of Stoles Project
2006

Archival Record

Stole Number: 354
Honoree(s): Signature Stole (North Decatur Presbyterian Church, Decatur GA)
Donor(s): North Decatur Presbyterian Church
Geography: Decatur, Georgia (USA)
Faith Tradition: Presbyterian Church (USA)
Donation Date: 1997

Citation

“Signature Stole (North Decatur Presbyterian Church, Decatur GA),” LGBTQ Religious Archives Network, accessed March 28, 2024, https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/items/show/528.