Anonymous ("I am what fraternities and sororities call a Legacy... generations of family in the M.E. Church, South, the Methodist Church, and the United Methodist Church...")

Stole Text

ANONYMOUS

I am what fraternities and sororities call a Legacy… generations of family in the M.E. Church, South, the Methodist Church, and the United Methodist Church.  Brought up by its Sunday Schools, Baptized, Confirmed, sang in her choirs, attended its camps, and married at her chancel.

Then, when I got in touch with my sexual orientation, I was no longer allowed to serve as Minister in sharing the gifts and graces which God has given me.

There is much sadness and grief and, when I allow it, much anger in not being allowed to be who God has called me to be.

Contribution Story

This stole was given to us anonymously.  We have no other information about this former United Methodist pastor.

Martha Juillerat
Founder, Shower of Stoles Project
2006

Archival Record

Stole Number: 697
Honoree(s): Anonymous ("I am what fraternities and sororities call a Legacy... generations of family in the M.E. Church, South, the Methodist Church, and the United Methodist Church...")
Donor(s): Anonymous
Geography: Unknown, (USA)
Faith Tradition: United Methodist Church
Donation Date: 2001

Citation

“Anonymous ("I am what fraternities and sororities call a Legacy... generations of family in the M.E. Church, South, the Methodist Church, and the United Methodist Church..."),” LGBTQ Religious Archives Network, accessed March 28, 2024, https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/items/show/970.