Solidarity Stole (Presbytery of Western Reserve)

Photos

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Stole Text

(No narrative, signatures only)

Contribution Story

The Presbytery of Western Reserve covers nine counties in northeastern Ohio, including the greater Cleveland metropolitan area.  This is one of two stoles from the presbytery made in advance of the 1996 General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA).

 (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".)

 

Martha Juillerat

Founder, Shower of Stoles Project

2006

Archival Record

Stole Number: 332
Honoree(s): Solidarity Stole (Presbytery of Western Reserve)
Donor(s): Members of the Presbytery of Western Reserve
Geography: Cleveland, Ohio (USA)
Faith Tradition: Presbyterian Church (USA)
Donation Date: 1996

Citation

“Solidarity Stole (Presbytery of Western Reserve),” LGBTQ Religious Archives Network, accessed April 19, 2024, https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/items/show/506.