L'écriture de Jann Aldredge-Clanton explore en profondeur les domaines théologiques et féministes, examinant les images inclusives de Dieu et les questions de genre dans des contextes religieux. Son travail recherche constamment des thèmes de libération et de justice, dans le but de rendre les concepts théologiques accessibles et pertinents à un public plus large. Au-delà de ses rôles pastoraux et académiques, Aldredge-Clanton crée des hymnes et des prières qui célèbrent la justice et la paix. Ses contributions favorisent une compréhension plus inclusive et libératrice de la foi.
Exposes the persistent sin of idolatry in limiting God to male and masculine language. The author challenges faith to recover female and feminine speech in order to understand the God beyond male and female. In developing this thesis, Aldredge-Clanton has amassed an array of documentation, beginning with Scripture, continuing through church history, and concluding with contemporary experiences.
The book presents an inclusive collection of resources designed for children, aiming to foster a belief that God embraces all genders equally. It offers creative materials that encourage the next generation to grow up with an understanding of God's love for both girls and boys, promoting equality and inclusivity within congregations and classrooms.
This collection offers over two hundred inclusive blessings and prayers designed for diverse community settings, healthcare institutions, and faith groups. Emphasizing themes of peace, justice, and healing, it features gender-inclusive language and respects various religious traditions. The book includes blessings for significant events such as Thanksgiving services, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and memorial services, along with pastoral prayers and laments addressing social injustices. Its adaptable content serves as a valuable resource for both clergy and laypersons.
For those who choose to serve as close companions of terminally ill relatives or friends, Parting offers the collective wisdom of people from many cultures and faith traditions as a ""travel guide"" for meaningful companionship in helping someone toward a peaceful transition from this life. číst celé
Jann Aldredge-Clanton offers a powerful and creative collection of prayer services to bring healing and renewal to both individuals and faith communities. The services focus on Christ-Sophia, a symbol drawn from Judeo-Christian scripture and tradition that embraces new possibilities for wholeness and shared responsibility. This symbol is built upon the foundation of the inclusive christology the author developed in her book In Search of Christ-Sophia and is intended to overcome dualisms and make equal connections between male and female. These rituals and prayer services use the themes of justice, relationship, peace, and healing--among others--to address the concerns that contemporary Christian women and men encounter in their lives. The inclusive language and images seek to convert the Christian imagination to view God and others in a balanced, holistic perspective, one that benefits all peoples alike. Over thirty-five original texts set to standard hymn tunes are featured. These graceful and enlivening songs offer participants an opportunity to express their spirituality and human needs through egalitarian words and sacred symbols sung to familiar melodies. Liturgists, members of inclusive worship communities, Women-Church participants, and anyone concerned with an inclusive, liberating theology will find the services within this book of tremendous value.
The book showcases twelve pioneering ministers who are transforming the Christian tradition by addressing social justice issues such as gender, race, and ecology. Through their inclusive worship practices and diverse depictions of the Divine, they advocate for justice and equality. Despite facing significant challenges from denominational authorities, these ministers leverage their roles to promote progressive changes within the church and society. Their stories highlight the interplay between expansive theology and ethical commitments to social justice, demonstrating the potential for liberation through faith.
Chronicling her journey from a conforming youth to a pioneering Baptist minister, the author reflects on the struggles against societal and religious norms. After grappling with self-worth and identity, she defied expectations by becoming one of the first women ordained in the South. Facing backlash for her progressive views on God’s gender and women's roles in the church, she highlights the broader issues of gender inequality and the challenges women encounter in both faith and society. Her story is a powerful testament to resilience and reform.
An Inclusive Christology for Liberating Christians
Exploring the concept of the Divine Feminine, this book presents a compelling theological case for the figure of Sophia (Wisdom) within Christianity. It links Sophia to Jesus Christ, advocating for a christology that embraces both male and female aspects as essential for liberation and equality. The author combines scholarly insights with pastoral care, emphasizing the relevance of this theology in contemporary spirituality and social justice. Additionally, the book offers practical resources for worship and reflection, encouraging a transformative approach to faith communities.