Signature Stole (First Presbyterian Church, Cooperstown NY)

Photos

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Stole Text

One Spirit
Many Gifts

First Presbyterian Church
Cooperstown, NY

Signed by straight allies on reverse side.

Contribution Story

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".

 

Martha Juillerat

Founder, Shower of Stoles Project

2006

Archival Record

Stole Number: 300
Honoree(s): Signature Stole (First Presbyterian Church, Cooperstown NY)
Donor(s): First Presbyterian Church
Geography: Cooperstown, New York (USA)
Faith Tradition: Presbyterian Church (USA)
Donation Date: 1996

Citation

“Signature Stole (First Presbyterian Church, Cooperstown NY),” LGBTQ Religious Archives Network, accessed April 20, 2024, https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/items/show/504.