Evangelical and Ecumenical Women's Caucus

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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 the Bible and the ordination of women. They are also LGBT 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^[1]

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.^[2]

EEWC publishes a newsletter called Christian Feminism Today. which features exclusive columns from founding members, authors, research scholars and other experts. Contributors include Letha Dawson Scanzoni, an expert on gay marriage and Christianity, as well as Anne Eggebroten, whose most recent book is about pro-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.