Today’s Emergent/C Newsletter has an article on the recent Emerging Women conference, Emergent Women’s Round Barn ReGathering near Indianapolis. The theme of the gathering, ‘Jeans That Fit’, provided a metaphor for the struggle of women to fit in the church.
A blog, Emerging Women, has been developed to follow on from the network developed there. This blog is a space for women involved in the emerging church conversation to use their voice. “This is a space to voice your thoughts, express your opinions, and practice your theology. This is a safe community where we can complain, deconstruct, brainstorm, network, dream, and encourage.”
I wonder if there’s room for something similar in Australia? In New Zealand? Or is already happening?
I think one of the glaring issues for the Emerging Church is the perpetuation of the gender imbalance. We face that even within our own network. In fact, I face that even with my blog links. I have tried to balance things out within my own circle of influence but its damn hard. Just doesn’t seem to be enough women within the conversation.
maybe we need to change the conversation then…