Jim Drake

Stole Text

Jim Drake

A closeted elder in Grandview Park Presbyterian Church in Kansas City, Kansas, Jim decided that to live honestly as who he was he had to leave the Presbyterian Church.  He became active in the lay leadership of the Metropolitan Community Church in Kansas City, Missouri.

Contribution Story

This is one of twelve stoles donated to the collection by Merrill Proudfoot in honor of friends and colleagues.

Martha Juillerat
Founder, Shower of Stoles Project
2006

Archival Record

Stole Number: 109
Honoree(s): Jim Drake
Donor(s): Merrill Proudfoot
Geography: Kansas City, Missouri (USA)
Faith Tradition: Presbyterian Church (USA)
Donation Date: 1995

Citation

“Jim Drake,” LGBTQ Religious Archives Network, accessed April 18, 2024, https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/items/show/761.