This study guide for the social statement Faith, Sexism, and Justice: A Call to Action has six sessions that guide participants to engage the social statement and discern ways to take action.

In this post we share Bishop Eaton’s invitation to participate. View the study guide here.

Dear siblings in Christ,

I am excited to announce that the ELCA churchwide organization is releasing the study guide for this church’s newest social statement, Faith, Sexism, and Justice: A Call to Action. The new study guide features six flexible sessions that can be customized for in-person gatherings, virtual discussions or interactive virtual meetings. Each session incorporates prayers, videos, engaging activities, Scripture study and invitations to live out the social statement’s call to gender justice in the world.

The study guide supports individuals, congregations, students, organizations and faith leaders as they explore gender justice to pursue equity for women and girls. “Because we rely on God as a God of promise, this church speaks about sexism and the harm it causes for all people,” reads the statement’s introduction. “Those who support gender justice are intent on righting gender-based wrongs that prevent the abundant and flourishing life God intends” (Faith, Sexism, and Justice, p. 14).

As Lutherans, we are called to serve the neighbor and affirm the diversity of God’s creation. Grounded in faith and love, we work for a gender justice that flows from the heart of Lutheran theology and cultivates abundant life for all people.

I encourage you to learn more about this vital new resource by reading the leader’s welcome in it. I’ve created a video welcome to the study guide that you can share with others. If you have questions, please write to justiceforwomen@elca.org.

In Christ,

Presiding Bishop Elizabeth A. Eaton