Reconciling Works

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Tree of Life Lutheran Church (Harrisburg, PA). Their welcome statement reads: “We proclaim that all people are created in the image of God and affirm that each person, inclusive of age, economic status, faith history, ethnicity, gender, mental or physical ability, marital/relationship status, sexual orientation, […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Union Lutheran Church (York, PA). Their welcome statement reads: “There is a place for you here! We at Union Lutheran Church believe that we are called to share the good news of Jesus with our neighbors, as we grow together in Christ. We welcome everyone […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Advent Lutheran Church (Morgan Hill, CA). Their welcome statement reads: “Jesus said, “I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another.” (John 13:34 (NRSV)) This is a safe place to be […]

Pronouns Understanding there is a difference between a person’s sex, gender identity, and gender expressions makes the use of pronouns important. Pronouns are the words taking the place of the noun used to describe a person, in the way a person wants others to use when talking to or about them. Asking someone “What pronouns […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Lutheran Theological Seminary (Saskatoon, SK). Their welcome statement reads: “LTS is an inclusive community and offers hospitality to all who participate in our programs of study. As disciples of Christ committed to public leadership among God’s people in diverse and challenging cultural contexts, we eagerly […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: St. Philip Lutheran Church (Raleigh, NC). Their welcome statement reads: “As a community of God’s love and grace, we welcome all because God welcomes all, regardless of race or culture, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or relationship status. We welcome all without regard to […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Our Saviour Lutheran Church (Saginaw, MI). Their welcome statement reads: “All are welcomed here. All are welcome regardless of race, culture, wealth, poverty, political affiliation, age, education level, faith tradition, health (physical, mental, emotional) or wounds, LGBTQ+ identity, married, single, divorced, widow or nationality. Nothing […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church (Freeland, MI). Their welcome statement reads: “All are welcomed here. All are welcome regardless of race, culture, wealth, poverty, political affiliation, age, education level, faith tradition, health (physical, mental, emotional) or wounds, LGBTQ+ identity, married, single, divorced, widow or nationality. Nothing […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: All Saints Lutheran Church (Lutz, FL). Their welcome statement reads: “We welcome all who are seeking God’s love and grace. We welcome all because God welcomes all, regardless of race or culture, sexual orientation, gender identity or relationship status (LGBTQIA+). We welcome all without regard […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (Madison & Verona, WI). Their welcome statement reads: “You are Welcome Here. We welcome all to Good Shepherd. Everyone. Without exception. This welcome includes those shunned by society and by churches because of their race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, […]