## Summary Christian Feminism Today (CFT) is the magazine and online presence of the Evangelical & Ecumenical Women's Caucus (EEWC), a feminist Christian organization founded in 1974. EEWC-CFT publishes theology, liturgy, and worship resources from a feminist progressive perspective and has been a consistent voice for inclusive-language hymnody and women's leadership in the church. ## Key facts - **Full organizational name.** Evangelical & Ecumenical Women's Caucus (EEWC). The publication is *Christian Feminism Today* (CFT); the two names are used interchangeably. - **Founded.** 1974, as a feminist caucus within evangelical Christianity. Over time the membership broadened to include mainline and ecumenical participants — reflected in the addition of "Ecumenical" to the name. - **Website.** eewc.com - **Tradition.** Progressive / feminist. Not denominationally affiliated; draws from evangelical, mainline, and Catholic feminist streams. ## Significance for this wiki Two ingested sources are EEWC-CFT publications: 1. **Anne Linstatter, "Inclusive Language Music and Hymns"** — a resource list covering three approaches to inclusive-language hymnody: new hymnals, adapted classics, and newly composed inclusive songs. The primary source for the [[Inclusive Language Hymnody]] concept page. (Source: [[2026-04-21 CFT — Inclusive Language Music and Hymns]]) 2. **Reta Halteman Finger, "The Singer and the Song"** — review of Miriam Therese Winter's autobiography *I Will Sing a New Song*. Provides biographical and musical context for Winter's liturgical career with the Medical Mission Sisters. (Source: [[2026-04-21 CFT — The Singer and the Song Book Review]]) Both pieces appear in the online archive at eewc.com, accessible without paywall. ## Theological orientation - Feminist hermeneutics applied to scripture, liturgy, and worship music. - Inclusive and expansive language for God and humanity — both in print and in the hymnody they commend. - Affirming of women in all levels of church leadership and ordained ministry. - Broadly affirming of LGBTQ+ persons, consistent with progressive feminist Christian ethics. ## Why it matters for St. John's UCC context EEWC-CFT occupies a distinctive niche: it bridges evangelical and mainline feminism, making its resources legible to deconstructors with evangelical backgrounds as well as to mainline-formed congregants. Its music and liturgy resources are pre-vetted for inclusive language and progressive theology, usable directly or by reference in a UCC Open and Affirming context. ## Related - [[Inclusive Language Hymnody]] — primary conceptual home for CFT's hymnody work - [[Miriam Therese Winter]] — Medical Mission Sister; subject of the Singer and the Song review - [[Progressive Christianity]] — broader tradition - [[2026-04-21 CFT — Inclusive Language Music and Hymns]] — source page - [[2026-04-21 CFT — The Singer and the Song Book Review]] — source page