Author: Ashlei Cramer

A New RIC Community: Prince of Life Lutheran Church (Oregon City, OR)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Prince of Life Lutheran Church (Oregon City, OR). Their welcome statement reads: “The love and mercy of God move us to welcome all people, including those who have ever felt excluded because of race, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental […]

A New RIC Community: St. Matthias Evangelical Lutheran Church (Carlisle, PA)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: St. Matthias Evangelical Lutheran Church (Carlisle, PA). Their welcome statement reads: “We are St. Matthias Evangelical Lutheran Church. We are loved by God. We are family of God. We are caring for the world so that all will know Christ’s peace. We come from a […]

A New RIC Community: Epiphany Lutheran Church (Alexandria, VA)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Epiphany Lutheran Church (Alexandria, VA). Their welcome statement reads: “At Epiphany you will meet people of many ages, ethnicities, languages, gender identities and expressions, occupations, family backgrounds, sexual orientations, life experiences, and physical abilities. … For the LGBTQIA+ community in particular, we recognize that church […]

A New RIC Community: St. Thomas/Holy Spirit Lutheran Church (Saint Louis, MO)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: St. Thomas/Holy Spirit Lutheran Church (Saint Louis, MO). Their welcome statement reads: ““Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God” (Romans 15:7) As our Lord has committed his love for all of his creation so we too are directed […]

A New RIC Community: Zion Lutheran Church (Ann Arbor, MI)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Zion Lutheran Church (Ann Arbor, MI). Their welcome statement reads: “We are intentional about living out our purpose at Zion Lutheran Church: ● To Know Christ is to understand his message of love and forgiveness ● To Grow in Christ is to trust in his […]

A New RIC Community: Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church (New Paltz, NY)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church (New Paltz, NY). Their welcome statement reads: “WELCOME is at the heart of our mission at Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church of New Paltz. Celebrating the rich diversity of God’s creation, we embrace our fellow human beings of all races, ethnicities, sexual […]

A New Merged RIC Community: United in Grace Lutheran (Vallejo, CA)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: United in Grace Lutheran (Vallejo, CA). Their welcome statement reads: “Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity is a spiritual community that celebrates the gifts of God that empower us to engage in the struggles of life, to care for each other, and to serve Christ […]

A New RIC Community: Lutheran Church of Our Savior (Dayton, OH)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Lutheran Church of Our Savior (Dayton, OH). Their welcome statement reads: “The Lutheran Church of Our Savior celebrates that every individual person uniquely embodies the image of God. We affirm and welcome people of any sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, age, ethnicity, […]

A New RIC Community: Lutheran Church of Framingham, in Partnership with St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church (Framingham, MA)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Lutheran Church of Framingham, in Partnership with St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church (Framingham, MA). Their welcome statement reads: “Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church and the Lutheran Church of Framingham seek to uphold our baptismal promise to respect the dignity of every human being, regardless of race, ethnicity, […]

A New RIC Community: Bay Lake Island Camp (Deerwood, MN)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Bay Lake Island Camp (Deerwood, MN). Their welcome statement reads: “ALL ARE WELCOME! NO EXCEPTIONS! Through all that is loving, graceful, and kind, Bay Lake Island Camp is: An inviting place, welcoming all people to participate in the life and wellness of the whole world […]