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Monday, April 4, 2011

The Words We Use for Ourselves Matter

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This blog is one way the Episcopal Church continues the conversation on expansive language begun at General Convention 1985 with resolution AO95 which authorized the creation of inclusive language texts for the regular liturgies of the church. Then the Women for Justice Working Group Expansive Language Committee of the National Council of Churches, USA organized an ecumenical conversation which resulted in a consultation in Chicago, August 9-11, 2010. From that original resolution and the subsequent consultation this blog continues the conversation....

Working Vision Statement

"Our vision is for many conversations that take diverse contexts seriously in exploring the power of language (words, symbols or images) and how it can be used in life-giving ways that extend the hospitality of the church’s mission within the church and community.

This vision is grounded in the Gospel mandate to affirm life and carry forth the healing love of God found within the gospel of Jesus Christ in the face of the death-dealing effects of sin in our world."

The Rev. Ann Tiemeyer, Program Director for Women's Ministries, The National Council of Churches, USA

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"While the Episcopal Church has been at work on expansive language texts for over two decades, the extent of their use varies. I’m delighted that a new resource is being created to encourage dialogue about this important topic."

The Rev. Dr. Ruth Meyers, Chair of the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music, and Hodges-Haynes Professor of Liturgics at Church Divinity School of the Pacific.

"Issues around the use of language in our churches have been on the agenda of the Justice for Women Working Group (J4WWG) for years. Now the opportunity to take this discussion to another level has arrived. I hope this consultation will be the first of many conversations as we continue to explore ways to welcome and value every person who walks through the doors of our churches."

Kim Robey, Chair, Justice for Women Working Group

"As a parish priest for ten years I understand that the primary locus of formation happens in Sunday morning worship. We Episcopalians are fond of saying, praying shapes believing. Therefore the words, symbols and images used in worship are crucial in forming our faith."

The Rev. Terri C. Pilarski, licensed priest in the Diocese of Chicago

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