Shower of Stoles: Exhibit in Honor of Transgender Rememberance Day

The Shower of Stoles is a collection of over a thousand liturgical stoles and other sacred items representing the lives of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people of faith. LGBTQ+ religious leaders have served in thirty-two denominations and faith traditions, in six countries, and on three continents. Each stole contains the story of a LGBTQIA 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. Various locations throughout Asheville will be featuring a small collection of stoles in an effort to demonstrate collective support for the LGBTQIA community. Together, united, and as a community we celebrate love and acceptance in our hearts. Come see the display of stoles at the JCC during the months of November and December. Email rochelle@jccavldev.wpengine.com for more information.