Who We Are

Our Mission Statement

The Episcopal Women's Caucusis a justice organization dedicated to Gospel values of equality and liberation and comitted to the incarnation of God's unconditional love. We work to realize this vision by:
  1. Empowering women and men to challenge oppressive structures in the global community, nation and church;
  2. Modeling non-hierarchical ways -- shared leadership and decision-making, womanist/feminist/mujerista theology and spirituality;
  3. Giving visibility and respect to women's perspectives and actions in the work and struggle for justice, peace and the integrity of creation;
  4. Enabling the church to free itself from racism, sexism, clericalism, heterosexism, ableism, and from teachings and practices that sustain and reinforce power inequities.

Adopted by the EWC Board 6/93 (and edited 11/98) based on the World Council of Churches' statement for the Ecumenical Decade of Churches in Solidarity with Women (1988-98)

All persons -- male and female, lay and ordained -- who subscribe to this statement are invited to join in the ministry and mission of the Episcopal Women's Caucus.


The EWC logo in addition to their familiar spiritual meanings, the water and wheat raise up the important, daily work of women throughout the worldÑ hauling water, and growing and preparing food; the equal sign stands for equality, justice, inclusion; the dove, for peace and empowerment.

What We Do

Embrace and strive to make real the Gospel vision for humanity, earth and church

Challenge the way the church worships, looks at Scripture, lives theology, educates clergy and laity

Stimulate the healthy spiritual growth and faith development of adults and children

Educate and advocate for the full equality and participation of women of color and gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgendered persons in church and society

Assist the church to dismantle systems of marginalization, exploitation and abuse of women and minorities

Affirm and promote the theological, liturgical and scholarly contributions of womanists/mujeristas/feminists

Raise visibility of women and minorities in liturgy, Bible study, leadership, religious education, media and publications

Work with networks and coalitions:

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