[Rarebooks] FS: 1972 Christmas Card from Founder of First American Gay Church

[Joslin Hall Books & Ephemera]

1972 Christmas Card from Fr. Robert Clement Founder of First Gay  
Church in the United States.

Self-described as “The first gay church in the United States”, The  
Church of the Beloved Disciple was founded in New York in 1968 by a  
group headed by Father Robert Clement, who had served in several  
American Catholic orders. Clement marched in New York City's first Gay  
Parade “as the only openly-gay priest and in collar carrying the  
banner “Gay People This Is Your Church,” while his life-companion John  
Darcy Noble passed out fliers inviting people to attend “The Church of  
the Beloved Disciple.” Over 800 people attended the following Mass at  
the church at 9th Avenue and 28th Street” (NYT).

The handwritten note inside the card reads- “Darling, A friendship  
that in great pain can support and strengthen, so that our church’s  
greater Christmas (1972) was produced in love and pride, for our  
people, the ‘gay men and women of God’ at Beloved Disciple. Thank you  
‘ad multas anno’ Your beloved Fr. Robert (Robbie)”.

Paper card, printed on the front, handwritten inside. 5.5”x8.25”. Some  
soil and light wear. $150

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