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An ELCA social statement on...
Faith, Sexism, and Justice: A Call to Action
27) Use inclusive language (all genders) for humankind and inclusive
and expansive language (other than human) for God. This church
is committed to the deepest Christian understanding of the Trinity
revealed through Jesus Christ and to the importance of imagining
and speaking about God in faithful ways that expand rather
than limit the expression of God's self-revelation and mystery. In
particular, we support developing liturgies, hymns, prayers, and
educational materials that broaden use beyond predominantly
masculine language. This practice follows the scriptural witness that
God transcends human categories. Therefore, as in the Scriptures,
metaphors for and images of God should be drawn frequently from
the lives of people of all identities and experiences and gleaned
from nature in all its diversity. Employing inclusive and expansive
language for and images of God helps human beings approach and
encounter the God of beauty and love who reveals God’s self to
humanity in rich and mysterious ways.
Faith, Sexism, and Justice: A Call to Action
27) Use inclusive language (all genders) for humankind and inclusive
and expansive language (other than human) for God. This church
is committed to the deepest Christian understanding of the Trinity
revealed through Jesus Christ and to the importance of imagining
and speaking about God in faithful ways that expand rather
than limit the expression of God's self-revelation and mystery. In
particular, we support developing liturgies, hymns, prayers, and
educational materials that broaden use beyond predominantly
masculine language. This practice follows the scriptural witness that
God transcends human categories. Therefore, as in the Scriptures,
metaphors for and images of God should be drawn frequently from
the lives of people of all identities and experiences and gleaned
from nature in all its diversity. Employing inclusive and expansive
language for and images of God helps human beings approach and
encounter the God of beauty and love who reveals God’s self to
humanity in rich and mysterious ways.
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Names for God - A two page document of names for God from both scripture and theologians. There are 22 pages of "Language and the Christian Assembly" in the ELCA's "Renewed Worship" statement, "Principles for Worship."
Short Article on How to Talk about God the Mother. |
ELCA Frequently Asked Questions about Worship Resources including "What is Meant by Inclusive and Expansive Language in Worship" Female Images of God in the Bible - Compiled by the Women’s Ordination Conference
"Language for God: A Lutheran Perspective" Mary J. Streufert. Fortress Press, 2022 |
