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These two papers serve as reference material for the use of inclusive language:

Inclusive or exclusive: God or man at the centre of the universe? (Annette Hannah, Judith McKinlay, Kevin Ward: 2010) 

The trinity: God's lover overflowing (Presbyterian Church USA, 2006) 

A study by the Knox Centre for Ministry and Leadership is also available, "Thinking About the Language We Use in Worship". Download study

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