First Congregational Church UCC, Boulder (Solidarity Stole)
Stole Text
First Congregational Church
United Church of Christ
Boulder, CO
This stole is dedicated to our many members and friends who have been called into ordained service to God, but have been denied that call by their home denominations. With deep gratitude to all our LGBTQ brothers and sisters for sharing their gifts, presence and inspiration among us in the UCC, we pray for the day when the household of God allows all to freely serve in the denomination of their choice. When God calls us to share our talents and gifts, may we be truly free to answer that call in the wholeness of our being God’s children.
This stole is a collage of handprints of members of our congregation with words of support and affirmation – a symbolic laying on of hands with the fervent hope that these hands might help to bring about healing.
Colorado’s first Open and Affirming congregation of the UCC – proudly proclaiming and living God’s inclusive welcome since 1987.
United Church of Christ
Boulder, CO
This stole is dedicated to our many members and friends who have been called into ordained service to God, but have been denied that call by their home denominations. With deep gratitude to all our LGBTQ brothers and sisters for sharing their gifts, presence and inspiration among us in the UCC, we pray for the day when the household of God allows all to freely serve in the denomination of their choice. When God calls us to share our talents and gifts, may we be truly free to answer that call in the wholeness of our being God’s children.
This stole is a collage of handprints of members of our congregation with words of support and affirmation – a symbolic laying on of hands with the fervent hope that these hands might help to bring about healing.
Colorado’s first Open and Affirming congregation of the UCC – proudly proclaiming and living God’s inclusive welcome since 1987.
Contribution Story
Archival Record
Stole Number: 1158
Honoree(s): First Congregational Church UCC, Boulder (Solidarity Stole)
Donor(s): Barbara and Scott Reed
Geography: Boulder, Colorado (USA)
Faith Tradition: United Church of Christ
Donation Date: 2012
Citation
“First Congregational Church UCC, Boulder (Solidarity Stole),” LGBTQ Religious Archives Network, accessed April 23, 2024, https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/items/show/1060.