About Us

At the heart of the EVE-OLUTION Dialogue Project  lies a profound call for reckoning, repentance and repair in Black church spaces and justice forward communities. We recognize that the tensions felt across gender in our culture have deep roots, many of which we believe can be traced back to interpretations of Eve’s story. In fact, we identify theology as a primary site of narrative conflict and potential transformation in gender relations.  We’re examining how these narratives intersect with lived experiences of Black women and men and the collective impact of these narratives on Black imagination and Black futures.

Mission

Our mission is to create a space where African descendant people can come together to explore how our inherited beliefs about Eve, women and gender responsibilities have shaped our relationships, communities, and sense of self and oneness.  Through this journey of collective discovery and recovery we aim to forge a path toward healing, repair and unitive leadership. 

History

This project was inspired by the voices of women. In our first ever EVE-OLUTION Dialogue pre-pandemic, women across race came together to share stories of marginalization, abuse and confusion 

Objectives

EVE-OLUTION is for everyone – men and women alike -who yearn for a more harmonious, dignifying future. We believe that by addressing the root causes of division we can build stronger, more resilient churches and culture grounded in dignity and sacred purpose.

Together we will explore:

• The myths distortions and narratives we’ve learned at church, at home, and at large about the worth, sexuality, and authority (role) of women.

• The impact of these stories on the minds, emotions, and bodies and behaviors of us all.

• The impact of these stories on our relationships and voice
• The presence and systemic impact of Patriarchy, in religious spaces and beyond.

• The internal world of fear, shame, supremacy, and separation that inevitably results from sexism.

• Actionable pivots in consciousness and practice that dignify and challenge women and girls.

EVE-OLUTION is not about replacing patriarchy with matriarchy. Rather, we seek to heal the divide that has persisted for generations by:

1. Reexamining the narrative of Eve with fresh, culturally aware eyes
2. Acknowledging the harm caused by toxic theological frameworks
3. Fostering dialogue that leads to mutual understanding and respect
4. Cultivating a theology of oneness that empowers both men and wome