S.A.

Stole Text

EXCLUSION IS UGLY
S.A.

Contribution Story

Never let it be said that this collection is devoid of humor.  An anonymous minister, identified only by the initials "S.A.," sent us a bright lime green polyester stole with an off-white wheat shaft stitched on it -- an ordination gift which recipient apparently did not find particularly tasteful.  However, the minister added that the stole was the perfect vehicle for making this statement to the church: "Exclusion is Ugly!"

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

Archival Record

Stole Number: 42
Honoree(s): S.A.
Donor(s): Anonymous
Geography: Unknown, (USA)
Faith Tradition: Presbyterian Church (USA)
Donation Date: 1995

Citation

“S.A.,” LGBTQ Religious Archives Network, accessed April 18, 2024, https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/items/show/721.