The Shower of Stoles

June 19, 20, 21, 2009.

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The Shower of Stoles is a collection of over a thousand liturgical stoles and other sacred items from gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) persons from thirty-two denominations in six countries.  Thirty of these inspirational stoles were on display in the Library and Parlor of the United Church.  Each stole contains the story of a GLBT person who is active in the life and leadership of their faith community in some way: minister, elder, deacon, teacher, missionary, musician, administrator or active layperson. This extraordinary collection celebrates the gifts of GLBT persons who serve God in countless ways, while also lifting up those who have been excluded from service because of their sexual orientation or gender identity.