- Evangelical and Ecumenical Women's Caucus
Evangelical and Ecumenical Women’s Caucus (EEWC) is a group of
Christian feminists that organized in 1973, originally as "Evangelical Women's Caucus" (EWCI). EECW is in favor of women's equality specifically within Christianity. They support use of gender inclusive language in theBible and theordination of women . They are alsoLGBT friendly. The "Ecumenical" part of the name was added in 1990 to include members from all faiths of Christianity. The "Evangelical" part of the name reflects their belief that the gospel is good news for everyone [ [http://www.eewc.com/About.htm About EEWC] ]In 1986 the EEWC passed a resolution stating: "Whereas homosexual people are children of God, and because of the biblical mandate of Jesus Christ that we are all created equal in God's sight, and in recognition of the presence of the lesbian minority in EWCI, EWCI takes a firm stand in favor of civil rights protection for homosexual persons." This resolution led to a group of more conservative women (including Catherine Kroeger) leaving EWCI and forming
Christians for Biblical Equality . [Citation|title=Encyclopedia of Evangelicalism|author=Randall Herbert Balmer|publisher=Baylor University Press 2004]EEWC publishes a newsletter called "
Christian Feminism Today ". which features exclusive columns from founding members, authors, research scholars and other experts. Contributors includeLetha Dawson Scanzoni , an expert ongay marriage and Christianity, as well asAnne Eggebroten , whose most recent book is aboutpro-choice Christian women.EEWC holds biannual conferences which present lectures, plenaries, panels, and guest speakers. The conferences are renowned for presenting a variety of seminars, workshops and speakers focused on the intersection of gender, sexuality, and religion.
Phyllis Trible , an expert on biblical feminism, spoke at the 2004 conference in Claremont, CA.External links
* [http://www.eewc.com Official EEWC site]
ee also
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Christian feminism
*Christian egalitarianism
*Christians for Biblical Equality
*Homosexuality and Christianity
*HerChurch References
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