NEAC Ordination Stole Project
Background: Each year fabrics from previous years’ stoles are incorporated into the designs, linking each group of ordinands to those who came before them and those who will come after.
2020 and 2021 ordination stoles for deacons and elders are alike and yet each slightly unique. These two classes are ordained near the end of the long COVID experience in New England. These stoles present the beloved community as parts in motion,
sometimes madly juggling,
sometimes with spirits rising like gentle soap bubbles,
sometimes with the exuberant joy of playing ball,
Sometimes one stepping stone at a time.
The materials from from every inhabited continent where cloth is made. Silk from Prema Devadhar's sari collection appears in the bright yellow circles.
sometimes madly juggling,
sometimes with spirits rising like gentle soap bubbles,
sometimes with the exuberant joy of playing ball,
Sometimes one stepping stone at a time.
The materials from from every inhabited continent where cloth is made. Silk from Prema Devadhar's sari collection appears in the bright yellow circles.
The 2019 Ordination stoles depict the dance of spirit filled life. Dancers of many ages, styles, and backgrounds populate the red ground of celebration. One again, sari material from Prema Devadhar's collection enliven the stoles.
2020 Ordinands
Seok Cheol, Elder
It will not be so among you; but whoever wishes to be great among you must be your servant. -Matthew 20:26
Shannon Kenney, Elder
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience…..And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. -Colossians 3.12 and 14 (NIV)
Kathleen Decker Szakas, Elder
Natalie Hill, Deacon
feed my sheep
Sheri Smith, Deacon
....to act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.-Micah 6:8
2021 ordinands
Carolyn Bass, Deacon
I will not let you go, unless you bless me. -Genesis 32:26,
Karen Skalla, Deacon
See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. -Isaiah 43:19
Ross Johnson, Elder
As a deer pants for flowing streams, so my soul pants for you, O God. -Psalm 42
Yunki Kim, Elder
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God -Matthew 5:9
Ken Mantler, Elder
Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus. -Phillipians 2:5
Dongmyung (David) Shim, Elder
And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. -Colossians 3:17
Seok Cheol, Elder
It will not be so among you; but whoever wishes to be great among you must be your servant. -Matthew 20:26
Shannon Kenney, Elder
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience…..And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. -Colossians 3.12 and 14 (NIV)
Kathleen Decker Szakas, Elder
Natalie Hill, Deacon
feed my sheep
Sheri Smith, Deacon
....to act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.-Micah 6:8
2021 ordinands
Carolyn Bass, Deacon
I will not let you go, unless you bless me. -Genesis 32:26,
Karen Skalla, Deacon
See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. -Isaiah 43:19
Ross Johnson, Elder
As a deer pants for flowing streams, so my soul pants for you, O God. -Psalm 42
Yunki Kim, Elder
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God -Matthew 5:9
Ken Mantler, Elder
Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus. -Phillipians 2:5
Dongmyung (David) Shim, Elder
And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. -Colossians 3:17
Kim Kie
We know that God works all things together for good for the ones who love God, for those who are called according to his purpose. -Romans 8:28
Wanda Santos-Pérez
...the joy of the Lord is my strength. -Nehemiah 8:10
Alecia Reeves-Freeman
I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.-Psalm 34:4
Myung eun Park
You are my beloved child; with you I am well pleased. -Mark 1:11
Jaegil Lee
God is Love....There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear.
Marcelo Gomes Now to him who by the power at work within us is able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen. -Ephesians 3:20-21
Hyung Yong Choi
If I ride the wings of the morning, if I dwell by the farthest oceans,
even there your hand will guide me, and your strength will support me. - Psalm 139: 9-10
Rachel Fraumann
Religion that our God accepts as pure and undefiled is this: Reach out to the homeless and loveless in their distress in order to keep oneself from being corrupted by the world. - James 1:27.
Victor Han
Do everything with love. -1 Cor 16:14
Zachary Kerzee
They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. Awe came upon everyone, because many wonders and signs were being done by the apostles. All who believed were together and had all things in common; they would sell their possessions and goods and distribute the proceeds to all, as any had need. Day by day, as they spent much time together in the temple, they broke bread at home and ate their food with glad and generous* hearts, praising God and having the goodwill of all the people. And day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved. -Acts 2:42-47
Lourey Savick
Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. -Philippians 4:8.
Stephen Dale
So I sent messengers to them, saying, “I am doing a great work and I cannot come down. Why should the work stop while I leave it to come down to you?” -Nehemiah 6:3.
Matt Willis-Goode
We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. -Romans 8:28
We know that God works all things together for good for the ones who love God, for those who are called according to his purpose. -Romans 8:28
Wanda Santos-Pérez
...the joy of the Lord is my strength. -Nehemiah 8:10
Alecia Reeves-Freeman
I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.-Psalm 34:4
Myung eun Park
You are my beloved child; with you I am well pleased. -Mark 1:11
Jaegil Lee
God is Love....There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear.
Marcelo Gomes Now to him who by the power at work within us is able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen. -Ephesians 3:20-21
Hyung Yong Choi
If I ride the wings of the morning, if I dwell by the farthest oceans,
even there your hand will guide me, and your strength will support me. - Psalm 139: 9-10
Rachel Fraumann
Religion that our God accepts as pure and undefiled is this: Reach out to the homeless and loveless in their distress in order to keep oneself from being corrupted by the world. - James 1:27.
Victor Han
Do everything with love. -1 Cor 16:14
Zachary Kerzee
They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. Awe came upon everyone, because many wonders and signs were being done by the apostles. All who believed were together and had all things in common; they would sell their possessions and goods and distribute the proceeds to all, as any had need. Day by day, as they spent much time together in the temple, they broke bread at home and ate their food with glad and generous* hearts, praising God and having the goodwill of all the people. And day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved. -Acts 2:42-47
Lourey Savick
Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. -Philippians 4:8.
Stephen Dale
So I sent messengers to them, saying, “I am doing a great work and I cannot come down. Why should the work stop while I leave it to come down to you?” -Nehemiah 6:3.
Matt Willis-Goode
We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. -Romans 8:28
In celebration of the 2018 New England Annual Conference theme, “Vital Conversations: Culture,” the ordination stoles feature 2 separated vertical planes joined by a line constructed of fabric from races, ethnicities, and cultures in every part of the earth including some from the Indian fabric collection of Prema Devadhar. Fabric from earlier years’ ordination stoles are included, signifying the order of elders in which ordinands are now full members.
Transformed by the Holy Spirit, united in trust, we will proclaim Christ boldly to the world.
Taesebo Cho "The Lord is my shepherd". - Psalm 23.
Rebecca Cho 2 Cor 2:9: "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness."
Annie Baker Streevy Jeremiah 1:4-8:
Now the word of the Lord came to me saying,
‘Before I formed you in the womb I knew you,
and before you were born I consecrated you;
I appointed you a prophet to the nations.’
Then I said, ‘Ah, Lord God! Truly I do not know how to speak, for I am only a boy.’ But the Lord said to me,
‘Do not say, “I am only a boy”;
for you shall go to all to whom I send you,
and you shall speak whatever I command you.
Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you, says the Lord.’
Dan Randall height is 5’8”
Matt. 14:16 “Jesus said, ‘...you give them something to eat.’”
Sue Hyosuk Yun -Isaiah 61:1
The Lord God’s spirit is upon me,
because the Lord has anointed me.
He has sent me
to bring good news to the poor,
to bind up the brokenhearted,
to proclaim release for captives,
and liberation for prisoners,
Seongmoon Ahn -Philippians 4:13
I can endure all these things through the power of the one who gives me strength.
Hyung-Kyu Yi "I am the bread of life (John 6:35)
Transformed by the Holy Spirit, united in trust, we will proclaim Christ boldly to the world.
Taesebo Cho "The Lord is my shepherd". - Psalm 23.
Rebecca Cho 2 Cor 2:9: "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness."
Annie Baker Streevy Jeremiah 1:4-8:
Now the word of the Lord came to me saying,
‘Before I formed you in the womb I knew you,
and before you were born I consecrated you;
I appointed you a prophet to the nations.’
Then I said, ‘Ah, Lord God! Truly I do not know how to speak, for I am only a boy.’ But the Lord said to me,
‘Do not say, “I am only a boy”;
for you shall go to all to whom I send you,
and you shall speak whatever I command you.
Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you, says the Lord.’
Dan Randall height is 5’8”
Matt. 14:16 “Jesus said, ‘...you give them something to eat.’”
Sue Hyosuk Yun -Isaiah 61:1
The Lord God’s spirit is upon me,
because the Lord has anointed me.
He has sent me
to bring good news to the poor,
to bind up the brokenhearted,
to proclaim release for captives,
and liberation for prisoners,
Seongmoon Ahn -Philippians 4:13
I can endure all these things through the power of the one who gives me strength.
Hyung-Kyu Yi "I am the bread of life (John 6:35)
2017
In celebration of the 2017 New England Annual Conference theme,
“Vital Conversations: Race,” the 2017 ordination stoles feature crosses constructed of fabric from races, ethnicities, and cultures in every part of the earth. The three Pentecost stripes share fabric with earlier years’ ordination stoles, signifying the order of elders in which ordinands are now full members. The lining this year is from the Indian fabric collection of Prema Devadhar, wife of Bishop Sudarshana Devadhar. The red fabric reminiscent of netting was made in Syria and purchased in Jerusalem’s old market.
Ordained:
Cheryl Machen Beloved, we are God’s children now;
what we will be has not yet been revealed.
What we do know is this: when he is revealed,
we will be like him, for we will see him as he is. -1 John 3:2
Preston Fuller Jesus said to them, “Children, you have no fish, have you?” They answered him, “No.” He said to them,
“Cast the net to the right side of the boat, and you will find some.” So they cast it, and now they were not able to haul it in
because there were so many fish. John 21:5-6
In celebration of the 2017 New England Annual Conference theme,
“Vital Conversations: Race,” the 2017 ordination stoles feature crosses constructed of fabric from races, ethnicities, and cultures in every part of the earth. The three Pentecost stripes share fabric with earlier years’ ordination stoles, signifying the order of elders in which ordinands are now full members. The lining this year is from the Indian fabric collection of Prema Devadhar, wife of Bishop Sudarshana Devadhar. The red fabric reminiscent of netting was made in Syria and purchased in Jerusalem’s old market.
Ordained:
Cheryl Machen Beloved, we are God’s children now;
what we will be has not yet been revealed.
What we do know is this: when he is revealed,
we will be like him, for we will see him as he is. -1 John 3:2
Preston Fuller Jesus said to them, “Children, you have no fish, have you?” They answered him, “No.” He said to them,
“Cast the net to the right side of the boat, and you will find some.” So they cast it, and now they were not able to haul it in
because there were so many fish. John 21:5-6
2016
Theme: Planting Seeds of Trust
Scripture Focus: But I am giving you a new command. You must love each other just as I have loved you. -John 13:34 CEV
Stole Design: In the 2016 stoles, scripture that inspires our ordinands’ leadership falls as seeds. Gold seeds of grace remind us of the fertile Holy Spirit. At the bottom, fabrics from Syria, Africa, Asia, American calico, and remnants of past year’s stoles rise up as fruits of the spirit.
Ordained:
Patricia Ruth Pena
We cried as we went out to plant our seeds. Now let us celebrate as we bring in the crops. -Psalm 126
Song Bok Jon
God did not keep back his own Son, but he gave him for us. If God did this, won’t he freely give us everything else? -Romans 8:31-39 (CEV)
Sunmin Cho
“For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. -Roman 8:38-39
Shandirai Kare Tendekai Mawokomatanda
"I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work among you will bring it to completion by the day of Jesus Christ." -Philippians 1:6 (NRSV)
Rev. Geisa Y. Matos-Machuca
When he had gone out, Jesus said, “Now the Son of Man has been glorified, and God has been glorified in him. 32 If God has been glorified in him, God will also glorify him in himself and will glorify him at once. 33 Little children, I am with you only a little longer. You will look for me; and as I said to the Jews so now I say to you, ‘Where I am going, you cannot come.’ 34 I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. 35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” -John 13: 31-35
Angela Lynn Rotherham
Moses’ father-in-law said to him, “What you are doing is not good. You will surely wear yourself out, both you and these people with you. For the task is too heavy for you; you cannot do it alone. - Exodus 18: 17-18
Shinhyung Ahn
"Seek first the kingdom and the righteousness of God." -Matthew 6:33
Theme: Planting Seeds of Trust
Scripture Focus: But I am giving you a new command. You must love each other just as I have loved you. -John 13:34 CEV
Stole Design: In the 2016 stoles, scripture that inspires our ordinands’ leadership falls as seeds. Gold seeds of grace remind us of the fertile Holy Spirit. At the bottom, fabrics from Syria, Africa, Asia, American calico, and remnants of past year’s stoles rise up as fruits of the spirit.
Ordained:
Patricia Ruth Pena
We cried as we went out to plant our seeds. Now let us celebrate as we bring in the crops. -Psalm 126
Song Bok Jon
God did not keep back his own Son, but he gave him for us. If God did this, won’t he freely give us everything else? -Romans 8:31-39 (CEV)
Sunmin Cho
“For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. -Roman 8:38-39
Shandirai Kare Tendekai Mawokomatanda
"I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work among you will bring it to completion by the day of Jesus Christ." -Philippians 1:6 (NRSV)
Rev. Geisa Y. Matos-Machuca
When he had gone out, Jesus said, “Now the Son of Man has been glorified, and God has been glorified in him. 32 If God has been glorified in him, God will also glorify him in himself and will glorify him at once. 33 Little children, I am with you only a little longer. You will look for me; and as I said to the Jews so now I say to you, ‘Where I am going, you cannot come.’ 34 I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. 35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” -John 13: 31-35
Angela Lynn Rotherham
Moses’ father-in-law said to him, “What you are doing is not good. You will surely wear yourself out, both you and these people with you. For the task is too heavy for you; you cannot do it alone. - Exodus 18: 17-18
Shinhyung Ahn
"Seek first the kingdom and the righteousness of God." -Matthew 6:33
2015
Theme: Circle of Hope: Powered by Witness and Service
Scripture Focus: Let your steadfast love, O Lord, be upon us, even as we hope in you. –Psalm 33:22
Stole Design: Fabric insets from the annual ordinands trip the Holy Land are set into the Pentecost red that celebrates the movement of the Spirit in Ordination. The pastel stripes are the reverse of the red floral band from Syria, a reminder of “stories from the backside.”
Ordained:
Rev. Janet Deranian
Then Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house, because he too is a son of Abraham. For the Son of Man came to seek out and to save the lost.” -Luke 19: 9-10
Rev. Jeffrey Hooker
If I proclaim the gospel, this gives me no ground for boasting, for an obligation is laid on me, and woe to me if I do not proclaim the gospel! -1 Corinthians 9:16
Theme: Circle of Hope: Powered by Witness and Service
Scripture Focus: Let your steadfast love, O Lord, be upon us, even as we hope in you. –Psalm 33:22
Stole Design: Fabric insets from the annual ordinands trip the Holy Land are set into the Pentecost red that celebrates the movement of the Spirit in Ordination. The pastel stripes are the reverse of the red floral band from Syria, a reminder of “stories from the backside.”
Ordained:
Rev. Janet Deranian
Then Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house, because he too is a son of Abraham. For the Son of Man came to seek out and to save the lost.” -Luke 19: 9-10
Rev. Jeffrey Hooker
If I proclaim the gospel, this gives me no ground for boasting, for an obligation is laid on me, and woe to me if I do not proclaim the gospel! -1 Corinthians 9:16
2014
Theme: On the Wings of Love: Powered by Presence and Service
Scripture Focus: Each of you has been blessed with one of God’s many wonderful gifts to be used in the service of others. So use your gift well.
-1 Peter 4:10 CEV
Stole Design: The conference logo was a beautiful origami dove. After trying to replicate it in folded fabric, I used the shape of the logo on the front of the stoles and printed the logo on individual nameplates inside the stoles. From the dove on the front of the stoles flowed verses that inspired the leadership of each ordinand, handwritten in gold. Fabric insets came from the first annual ordinands trip the Holy Land. Gathered in Jerusalem’s markets, this very fine textiles come from Syrian, Lebanon, Israel, and Palestine.
Ordained:
Rev. Ted Crass, elder
For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
-Romans 8.38-39
Rev. Julia Daley, deacon
Whoever welcomes a little child like this in my name welcomes me.
Rev. Xia Jiao, elder
We must work the works of him who sent me while it is day; night is coming when no one can work. John 9:4
Welcomed:
Rev. Jay Williams, elder from the New York Conference serving in New England
Let us start building. - Nehemiah 2:18
Theme: On the Wings of Love: Powered by Presence and Service
Scripture Focus: Each of you has been blessed with one of God’s many wonderful gifts to be used in the service of others. So use your gift well.
-1 Peter 4:10 CEV
Stole Design: The conference logo was a beautiful origami dove. After trying to replicate it in folded fabric, I used the shape of the logo on the front of the stoles and printed the logo on individual nameplates inside the stoles. From the dove on the front of the stoles flowed verses that inspired the leadership of each ordinand, handwritten in gold. Fabric insets came from the first annual ordinands trip the Holy Land. Gathered in Jerusalem’s markets, this very fine textiles come from Syrian, Lebanon, Israel, and Palestine.
Ordained:
Rev. Ted Crass, elder
For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
-Romans 8.38-39
Rev. Julia Daley, deacon
Whoever welcomes a little child like this in my name welcomes me.
Rev. Xia Jiao, elder
We must work the works of him who sent me while it is day; night is coming when no one can work. John 9:4
Welcomed:
Rev. Jay Williams, elder from the New York Conference serving in New England
Let us start building. - Nehemiah 2:18
2013
Theme: Strangely Warmed-Formed by God
Narrative Focus: John Wesley’s testimony as his call was formed by God.
Stole Design: The 2013 conference theme emphasized one of our five critical issues as a conference, “Spiritual Life: We are a people who year for God and seek healing and spiritual life through Jesus Christ in order to be united in trust and mission.” The logo demonstrated the way faith is formed both by crisis (fire colors) and by organic development (a shell like spiral). This year’s stoles feature a print on silk of the Conference logo with portions the leadership verses (underlined) of ordinands hand written in outreaching lines.
Ordained:
Rev. Federico Carmona, elder,
Jesus said, "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep." – John 10:10-11
Rev. Katherine Mitchell , elder,
Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.-1 John 4:7
Rev. David Dyrenforth
No one can receive anything except what has been given from heaven. … my joy has been fulfilled. He must increase, but I must decrease. -John 3:25-30
Rev. Ed Bove, elder,
Be still and know that I am God...-Psalm 46:10
Rev. Jinyong Choi, elder,
Feed my sheep-John 21:17
Theme: Strangely Warmed-Formed by God
Narrative Focus: John Wesley’s testimony as his call was formed by God.
Stole Design: The 2013 conference theme emphasized one of our five critical issues as a conference, “Spiritual Life: We are a people who year for God and seek healing and spiritual life through Jesus Christ in order to be united in trust and mission.” The logo demonstrated the way faith is formed both by crisis (fire colors) and by organic development (a shell like spiral). This year’s stoles feature a print on silk of the Conference logo with portions the leadership verses (underlined) of ordinands hand written in outreaching lines.
Ordained:
Rev. Federico Carmona, elder,
Jesus said, "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep." – John 10:10-11
Rev. Katherine Mitchell , elder,
Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.-1 John 4:7
Rev. David Dyrenforth
No one can receive anything except what has been given from heaven. … my joy has been fulfilled. He must increase, but I must decrease. -John 3:25-30
Rev. Ed Bove, elder,
Be still and know that I am God...-Psalm 46:10
Rev. Jinyong Choi, elder,
Feed my sheep-John 21:17
2012
Theme: Catching the Wave: Sailing to Congregational Vitality
Stole Design: This year’s ordination service recognized how the Spirit uniquely equips us to navigate the signs and wonders of our diverse calls to ministry. White sails on the stoles’ red backgrounds can also be seen as wings, hand embroidered with metallic thread in rainbow hues. Under the sails are “boats” created by each ordinand’s inspiring verse. The red background is hand-dyed cotton in the shibori block resist technique.
Ordained:
Rev. John J. Park, elder
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. From now on there is reserved for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give me on that day, and not only me but also to all who have longed for his appearing. -2 Timothy 4:7-8
Jenny Styer, elder
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight. 6 In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.- Proverbs 3:5-6
Justin Hildebrandt, elder
Matthew 25:31-46.
David Nicol, elder
2 Corinthians 4:5-7, 1 Timothy 4:12
Received as an elder from another denomination:
Marion Easterling, 6’2”
Matthew 16: 13 NRSV
Theme: Catching the Wave: Sailing to Congregational Vitality
Stole Design: This year’s ordination service recognized how the Spirit uniquely equips us to navigate the signs and wonders of our diverse calls to ministry. White sails on the stoles’ red backgrounds can also be seen as wings, hand embroidered with metallic thread in rainbow hues. Under the sails are “boats” created by each ordinand’s inspiring verse. The red background is hand-dyed cotton in the shibori block resist technique.
Ordained:
Rev. John J. Park, elder
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. From now on there is reserved for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give me on that day, and not only me but also to all who have longed for his appearing. -2 Timothy 4:7-8
Jenny Styer, elder
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight. 6 In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.- Proverbs 3:5-6
Justin Hildebrandt, elder
Matthew 25:31-46.
David Nicol, elder
2 Corinthians 4:5-7, 1 Timothy 4:12
Received as an elder from another denomination:
Marion Easterling, 6’2”
Matthew 16: 13 NRSV
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2011
Theme: “Living Side by Side: The Broken and the Whole. Stole Design: Fragments of fabrics that have served in ministry are gathered here and put to new service by your side: UMVIM mission tee shirts, linens from camps, church kitchens and altars, Pakistani Sari remnants, Stole scrapes from prior years, and Prayer flags. May their presence remind you of your many partners in ministry! Ordained: Jacquelyn Brannen, elder Deborah Holly Larson, elder Han Sung Kim, elder Byungmoo Lee, elder Jong-Sun Lim, elder Catherine Nicol, elder |
2010
Theme: Casting Bread Upon the Water: Up River and Downstream
Scripture Focus: Out of the believer's heart shall flow rivers of living water - John 7:38
Stole Design: Water colored streams join fabrics from around the world to remind ordinands of the common bond of baptism and common hope of Christ’s presence wherever we find ourselves in the world.
Ordained:
Kathy Macedo elder,
The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor. -Luke 4:18-19
Bill Taylor, elder
Go to the Temple and take your stand. Tell the people everything there is to say about this life. -Acts 5: 20
Sharon Lovejoy, elder
Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7
Chong Choi, elder
I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. - Galatians 2:20
Erika Hirsch, deacon
Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your arm;
for love is strong as death, passion fierce as the grave.
Its flashes are flashes of fire, a raging flame.
Many waters cannot quench love, neither can floods drown it
-Song of Songs 8:6-7a
Kristin White, elder
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect. - Romans 12:2
Linda Stetter, elder
You did not choose me but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that will last, so that God will give you whatever you ask in my name. -John 15:16
Heather Bailes Bake, elder
God can do anything, you know—far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams! He does it not by pushing us around but by working within us, his Spirit deeply and gently within us. -Ephesians 3: 20
Jim Blair, elder’s orders recognized
Rejoice always, pray constantly, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. -1 Thess. 5:16-18
Theme: Casting Bread Upon the Water: Up River and Downstream
Scripture Focus: Out of the believer's heart shall flow rivers of living water - John 7:38
Stole Design: Water colored streams join fabrics from around the world to remind ordinands of the common bond of baptism and common hope of Christ’s presence wherever we find ourselves in the world.
Ordained:
Kathy Macedo elder,
The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor. -Luke 4:18-19
Bill Taylor, elder
Go to the Temple and take your stand. Tell the people everything there is to say about this life. -Acts 5: 20
Sharon Lovejoy, elder
Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7
Chong Choi, elder
I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. - Galatians 2:20
Erika Hirsch, deacon
Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your arm;
for love is strong as death, passion fierce as the grave.
Its flashes are flashes of fire, a raging flame.
Many waters cannot quench love, neither can floods drown it
-Song of Songs 8:6-7a
Kristin White, elder
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect. - Romans 12:2
Linda Stetter, elder
You did not choose me but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that will last, so that God will give you whatever you ask in my name. -John 15:16
Heather Bailes Bake, elder
God can do anything, you know—far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams! He does it not by pushing us around but by working within us, his Spirit deeply and gently within us. -Ephesians 3: 20
Jim Blair, elder’s orders recognized
Rejoice always, pray constantly, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. -1 Thess. 5:16-18
2009
Theme: And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us
Scripture Focus: -John 1: 14
Stole Design: Vertical stripes of fabrics from the USA, Asia, and Central America suggest the spines of books, repositories of wisdom, history and narrative. The Pentecost red background fabric is hand-dyed using block resist, an ancient Japanese technique.
Ordained:
Gwyneth Arrison, elder
I pray that you may have the power to comprehend, with all the saints, what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. Now to him who by the power at work within us is able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
-Ephesians 3:18-21
Meredith Brown, elder
Come to me, all you who are weary and carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me.
For I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.
-Matthew 11:28-30
Lynne Campbell, elder
Immediately he regained his sight and followed [Jesus] on the way.
- Mark 10:52
Jinwoo Chun, elder
Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be
discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go. -Joshua 1:9
Kerry Greenhill, deacon
What does the Lord require of you, but to do justice,
and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?
Micah 6:8
Elizabeth Kubota, deacon
Praise God with trumpet sound; praise God with lute and harp!
-Psalm 150: 3-4
Lehlohonolo Henrietta Montjane, elder
And now my daughter, do not be afraid, I will do for you all that you ask, for all the assembly of my people know that you are a warrior woman. -Ruth 3:11
Paul O’Neil, elder
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. Acts 1:8
Theme: And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us
Scripture Focus: -John 1: 14
Stole Design: Vertical stripes of fabrics from the USA, Asia, and Central America suggest the spines of books, repositories of wisdom, history and narrative. The Pentecost red background fabric is hand-dyed using block resist, an ancient Japanese technique.
Ordained:
Gwyneth Arrison, elder
I pray that you may have the power to comprehend, with all the saints, what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. Now to him who by the power at work within us is able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
-Ephesians 3:18-21
Meredith Brown, elder
Come to me, all you who are weary and carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me.
For I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.
-Matthew 11:28-30
Lynne Campbell, elder
Immediately he regained his sight and followed [Jesus] on the way.
- Mark 10:52
Jinwoo Chun, elder
Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be
discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go. -Joshua 1:9
Kerry Greenhill, deacon
What does the Lord require of you, but to do justice,
and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?
Micah 6:8
Elizabeth Kubota, deacon
Praise God with trumpet sound; praise God with lute and harp!
-Psalm 150: 3-4
Lehlohonolo Henrietta Montjane, elder
And now my daughter, do not be afraid, I will do for you all that you ask, for all the assembly of my people know that you are a warrior woman. -Ruth 3:11
Paul O’Neil, elder
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. Acts 1:8
2008
Theme: Living the NET-work
Scripture Focus: Again, the Kingdom of heaven is like a net that was thrown into the sea and caught fish of every kind…..-Matthew 13: 47
Stole Design: The 2008 stoles incorporate the fisherman’s net-making technique, called sprang, and a verbal net drawn using the ordinands’ leadership verses.
Ordained:
Duane Clinker Micah 6: 8
Rachel Fisher
Marion Grant
Dorothy Matson
Richard McKinley Ephesians 3: 20-21
Patricia Miller-Fernandez
Rebecca Miniceli
Jan Parke
Theme: Living the NET-work
Scripture Focus: Again, the Kingdom of heaven is like a net that was thrown into the sea and caught fish of every kind…..-Matthew 13: 47
Stole Design: The 2008 stoles incorporate the fisherman’s net-making technique, called sprang, and a verbal net drawn using the ordinands’ leadership verses.
Ordained:
Duane Clinker Micah 6: 8
Rachel Fisher
Marion Grant
Dorothy Matson
Richard McKinley Ephesians 3: 20-21
Patricia Miller-Fernandez
Rebecca Miniceli
Jan Parke
2007
Theme: A Frame-Bending Outlook
Scripture Focus: Let mutual love continue…show hospitality to strangers, for by doing so some have entertained angels without knowing. –Hebrews 13: 1-2
Stole Design: Fabric pieces form around the world swirl and push at the frame that holds them. This year’s logo, a cross whose lines are animated in movement that bend the frame around it, was designed by Chris McInerney, graduate of RISD and of the United Methodist related Kents Hill School. Chris’ simple and elegant design appears on the ordination stoles.
Ordained:
Hattie Stoltzfus – Deacon
Krista Beth Attwood, elder
Leigh Dry, elder
Sara Ewing Merrill, elder
Kyung-hee Sa, elder
Melissa Tustin, elder
Brian Wood – elder
Theme: A Frame-Bending Outlook
Scripture Focus: Let mutual love continue…show hospitality to strangers, for by doing so some have entertained angels without knowing. –Hebrews 13: 1-2
Stole Design: Fabric pieces form around the world swirl and push at the frame that holds them. This year’s logo, a cross whose lines are animated in movement that bend the frame around it, was designed by Chris McInerney, graduate of RISD and of the United Methodist related Kents Hill School. Chris’ simple and elegant design appears on the ordination stoles.
Ordained:
Hattie Stoltzfus – Deacon
Krista Beth Attwood, elder
Leigh Dry, elder
Sara Ewing Merrill, elder
Kyung-hee Sa, elder
Melissa Tustin, elder
Brian Wood – elder
2006
Theme: Holy Conferencing Seeking Wholeness, whole hearted holiness
Scripture Focus: I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart.
I will proclaim all your wonderful deeds. -Psalm 9: 1 (RSV)
Stole Design: Strict new Massachusetts fire laws guiding use of fabrics in the public spaces led to the donation of cutting edge textile samples from by TexTech, of Winthrop Maine. These were used in the stage backdrop, a large and lyrical open heart. Remnants were used to design the hearts on this year’s stoles, symbols of the whole-hearted openness to God that is essential for Christian life and ministry.
Ordained:
Rev. Rebecca Baumann, elder
Rev. Nizzi Santos Digan, elder
Rev. Rebecca Hamann, deacon
Rev. Peter Remick, Deacon
Rev. Laurel Scott, elder
Rev. Tiffany Steinwert, elder
Rev. Dr. Abraham Waya, elder
Theme: Holy Conferencing Seeking Wholeness, whole hearted holiness
Scripture Focus: I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart.
I will proclaim all your wonderful deeds. -Psalm 9: 1 (RSV)
Stole Design: Strict new Massachusetts fire laws guiding use of fabrics in the public spaces led to the donation of cutting edge textile samples from by TexTech, of Winthrop Maine. These were used in the stage backdrop, a large and lyrical open heart. Remnants were used to design the hearts on this year’s stoles, symbols of the whole-hearted openness to God that is essential for Christian life and ministry.
Ordained:
Rev. Rebecca Baumann, elder
Rev. Nizzi Santos Digan, elder
Rev. Rebecca Hamann, deacon
Rev. Peter Remick, Deacon
Rev. Laurel Scott, elder
Rev. Tiffany Steinwert, elder
Rev. Dr. Abraham Waya, elder
2005
Conference theme: Uniting in Trust: Evangelism and Church Growth
Sending verse: May God hold you in the palm of his hand.
Stole Design NEAC 2015 celebrated the work of our hands as we are molded and held in God’s hands. On the stoles, a fiery African cotton print depicts dancing figures who lift their hands in celebration. Near the heart on each stole a yellow hand print is reminiscent of a child’s first artwork. This year the stoles end in irregular shapes which symbolize our ongoing formation and work.
Ordained:
Loye Ashton, deacon
Yoo Yun Cho Chang, elder
Nancy Collins, elder
Donald Hegeman, elder
Ardis Mayo-McNeil, elder
Hyuk Seonwoo, elder
Marj Stark, elder
Arlene Tully, elder
David Williams, elder
Jean Wood, elder
Johanna Dame, elder recognized from another denomination
Conference theme: Uniting in Trust: Evangelism and Church Growth
Sending verse: May God hold you in the palm of his hand.
Stole Design NEAC 2015 celebrated the work of our hands as we are molded and held in God’s hands. On the stoles, a fiery African cotton print depicts dancing figures who lift their hands in celebration. Near the heart on each stole a yellow hand print is reminiscent of a child’s first artwork. This year the stoles end in irregular shapes which symbolize our ongoing formation and work.
Ordained:
Loye Ashton, deacon
Yoo Yun Cho Chang, elder
Nancy Collins, elder
Donald Hegeman, elder
Ardis Mayo-McNeil, elder
Hyuk Seonwoo, elder
Marj Stark, elder
Arlene Tully, elder
David Williams, elder
Jean Wood, elder
Johanna Dame, elder recognized from another denomination
