Solidarity Stole (Swarthmore Presbyterian)

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Stole Text

Swarthmore Presbyterian Church

Contribution Story

(Note: A “solidarity 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".)

Swarthmore Presbyterian Church is a congregation of over 1,000 members near Swarthmore College, southwest of Philadelphia, PA.  Their Signature Stole is a beautifully crafted quilt.

Martha Juillerat
Founder, Shower of Stoles Project
2006

Archival Record

Stole Number: 150
Honoree(s): Solidarity Stole (Swarthmore Presbyterian)
Donor(s): Swarthmore Presbyterian Church
Geography: Swarthmore, Pennsylvania (USA)
Faith Tradition: Presbyterian Church (USA)
Donation Date: 1999

Citation

“Solidarity Stole (Swarthmore Presbyterian),” LGBTQ Religious Archives Network, accessed March 29, 2024, https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/items/show/770.