Clerical Stole for Pentecost, Ordination and Baptism
ALL PRICES ARE IN US DOLLARS.
For Canadian customers who want a price in Canadian dollars, email karen@brodiedesigns.com.
This stole is available with a white base instead of red. See separate product listing.
Are you interested in purchasing this stole as a deacon's stole? Contact Karen at karen@brodiedesigns.com.
Those items bolded on the drop down size menu to the right are those in stock. The other sizes are those we will make as "Made to Order" within several of weeks. Please see "Made to Order" information on the right. Questions or tight timeline? Email Karen or call 250-344-7815.
"Borne By The Spirit" - RED
In Acts we read the story of Pentecost when Jesus’ disciples waited for the fulfillment of the promise that Jesus would be with them always. Suddenly in the rush of a mighty wind, flames appeared, hovering over each of them. They were filled with the Holy Spirit and could not only speak many languages, but received the gift of understanding one another. This is the beginning of the New Covenant and the church. It is such an amazing celebration of God with us as Spirit, changing the way we understand our accessibility to God our Creator, and Jesus - God's son (Emmanuel) - who was with us in person. We are invited into this process of death and resurrection, with the promise being born anew over and over as we live with this Holy Spirit.
The Book of John uses the words “born of water and the spirit”. Celebrating Pentecost includes all times when we mark the outward and visible sign of a divine inward newness and change like baptism and ordination. These moments are special and life-changing and this stole shows the life and mystery in those moments. This design also goes on to try to capture being carried by the Spirit at all times. The Holy Spirit is promised as an advocate, sustainer, guide, comforter, wisdom, witness, spirit of life, revealer, intercessor, indweller and teacher. In short, this Spirit of God bears us. As we live our life in Christ daily, beyond special awe-filled moments, we find ourselves being borne, carried in ways we could never have asked or imagined. A gift worthy of celebration indeed!
The lines of water and flames surge upward, encircling, buoying, and carrying the dove, a symbol of the Spirit of God, They symbolize the bearing of us too in an active, life giving relationship.
This stole uses many different types of silk, the shiny side showing in red flame.
Amen.
All stoles are made with 100% natural fibres: wool, cotton, silk, linen, etc. If you have any questions about material quality, do not hesitate to contact us. Stoles are lined with cotton so they don't slip around. Stoles should be stored out of direct light and are flammable.
Karen Brodie Designs has been making made to order stoles for over 30 years. Not all of our handmade clergy stoles are currently in stock but we will still be happy to make them for you. Made to order requests will take up to 1-2 weeks to get ready as we will create the product for your order. Please proceed with regular checkout, using the 'Made To Order' drop-down option. If at any point you have questions or comments, or would prefer to order offline, please do not hesitate to email or call.
Each of these stoles is offered in 48", 54", and 58" from base of back neck. Custom sizing is available upon request. Please contact us to place your custom size order. We charge an additional $80 to make your custom stole length.
Please view our sizing chart here.
"When it came time to buy a stole for my ordination, I looked all over the web. I fell in love with 'Borne by the Spirit' - RED. I continued to search all over the web, in catalogs, and stoles made by local individuals but I kept on coming back to 'Borne by the Spirit'. The art of the design was deeply theological and simply captivated me and spoke to my soul. It was well worth the purchase - it was just as beautifully handcrafted and exquisite in person. It is very well made and was admired by my ministerial colleagues and lay people alike. I look forward to wearing this stole on Pentecosts, ordination occasions, and maybe sneak it into a couple baptisms for years to come! I liked it so much I proceeded to buy a second stole from Karen Brodie Designs. I am 5'8" and bought a medium. Highly recommend."
Allison Lebrun, Vermilion, OH
"My husband and I presented this stole to our daughter at her ordination as a Minister in the United Church of Canada. This was more than a business transaction, or even the considered selection of liturgical art; it was an intentional desire to gift something lovely and spirit filled that would truly reflect her call. From the moment I contacted Karen to inquire about creating the stole, to the day our daughter had it around her neck for the first time, I felt Karen completely understood what we were intending. Karen answered my many emails promptly and completed the stole in less than the time I had expected, so it arrived in plenty of time for the ordination. The stole was even more beautiful than it looked online, and the crafting and design was exquisite. Our daughter was thrilled, and it will be carried with her through what I hope are many, many years of ordained ministry. "
Sandi Parker, North Vancouver, B.C.