Vol. 47 No. 2 (2020): Living Out and Learning From ‘Faith, Sexism, and Justice: A Call to Action’ 2019 ELCA Social Statement

Over a period of seven years, a diverse national ELCA task force task force studied the many ways that sexism negatively impacts women and girls—as well as men and boys—in church and society. Ultimately the task force crafted the social statement, “Faith, Sexism, and Justice: A Call to Action.â€

With the task force’s work now complete, the challenge before us all—ELCA lay members, staff, deacons, clergy, and bishops—is to call out the sins of sexism where we see them, live out the statement’s compelling vision of neighbor justice, and ensure the fulfillment of the abundant and equitable life that God intends for all creation.

This issue of Currents in Theology and Mission focuses on this historic social statement through reflections, insights, and recommendations.