Anonymous (Brown woven stole, "From an anonymous gay pastor in the hope that the church will affirm my identity...")

Photos

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Stole Text

From an anonymous gay pastor in the hope that the church will affirm my identity in the same way they have affirmed my gifts for ministry.

Contribution Story

We know nothing more about this minister, who sent us his stole anonymously.  A tag on the back of this simple but beautifully woven stole identifies it as having been made by Native Americans in New Mexico; the turquoise symbol is Native American.

Martha Juillerat
Founder, Shower of Stoles Project
2006

Archival Record

Stole Number: 225
Honoree(s): Anonymous (Brown woven stole, "From an anonymous gay pastor in the hope that the church will affirm my identity...")
Donor(s): Anonymous
Geography: Unknown, (USA)
Faith Tradition: Presbyterian Church (USA)
Donation Date: 1996

Citation

“Anonymous (Brown woven stole, "From an anonymous gay pastor in the hope that the church will affirm my identity..."),” LGBTQ Religious Archives Network, accessed March 28, 2024, https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/items/show/783.