Author: Ashlei Cramer

A New RIC Community: Emmanuel Lutheran Church (Vienna, VA)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Emmanuel Lutheran Church (Vienna, VA). Their welcome statement reads: “Emmanuel Lutheran Church welcomes all who are seeking God’s love and grace. We welcome and affirm full participation by all because God welcomes all, regardless of race, culture, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity […]

A New RIC Community: Freedom Lutheran Church (Oregon, IL)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Freedom Lutheran Church (Oregon, IL). Their welcome statement reads: “As Freedom Lutheran, we are Freed in Christ to Welcome, Grow, and Serve. We uphold this mission by embracing Christ’s love, which blankets the expanse of creation. We are all created in God’s image; Christ’s love […]

A New RIC Community: Reformation Lutheran Church (Las Vegas, NV)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Reformation Lutheran Church (Las Vegas, NV). Their welcome statement reads: “Reformation Church seeks to always be an open and welcoming faith community. Since all people are created in God’s image, we commit to working toward justice and inclusivity inside and outside this congregation. What does […]

A New RIC Community: Christ the Servant Lutheran Church (Reston, VA)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Christ the Servant Lutheran Church (Reston, VA). Their welcome statement reads: “You are welcome to worship here! Whether you arrive on foot, on wheels, with some assistance, or in the company of a service animal, there will be someone to greet you and all who […]

A New RIC Community: South Wedge Mission (Rochester, NY)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: South Wedge Mission (Rochester, NY). Their welcome statement reads: “The Gospel of God’s love in Jesus Christ proclaims that, by grace, God’s family has always already included all of humanity. The Church, as the Body of Christ, is called to keep up with and reflect […]

A New RIC Community: Reformation Lutheran Church (Brookfield, WI)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Reformation Lutheran Church (Brookfield, WI). Their welcome statement reads: “Reformation Lutheran Church Reconciling In Christ Welcome Statement We, Reformation Lutheran Church, Brookfield, have prayerfully journeyed together to become a Reconciling In Christ Congregation. We celebrate that all persons are created in God’s image. We embrace […]

June 2020 Newsletter

A New RIC Community: Pointe of Grace Lutheran Church (Mukilteo, WA)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Pointe of Grace Lutheran Church (Mukilteo, WA). Their welcome statement reads: “As people of Grace, made one in the waters of baptism, we are strengthened by diversity. We are a community that welcomes people of every ability, age, citizenship status, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, […]

A New RIC Community: St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church (San Mateo, CA)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church (San Mateo, CA). Their welcome statement reads: “We welcome all people as children of God and invite you to participate fully in the life and ministry at St. Andrew’s regardless of age, race, education, ethnic origin, marital or family status, cultural […]

A New RIC Community: Hope Lutheran Church (El Sobrante, CA)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Hope Lutheran Church (El Sobrante, CA). Their welcome statement reads: “Be it hereby RESOLVED that Hope Lutheran Church of West Contra Costa County declares itself a Reconciling in Christ congregation, a congregation that welcomes people of all sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions, fully […]