Reconciling Works

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Hope Lutheran Church (Minneapolis, MN). Their welcome statement reads: “‘There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.’ Galatians 3:28 Hope Lutheran Church welcomes all people as children […]

    Name: Micah Louwagie Pronouns: (they/them/their) Location: St. Paul, MN     Scripture: Ezekiel 37:4-10 NRSV   Then [God] said to me, “Prophesy to these bones, and say to them: O dry bones, hear the word of the Lord. Thus says the Lord God to these bones: I will cause breath to enter you, […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Shepherd of the Sea Lutheran Church (Garden City, SC). Their welcome statement reads: “At Shepherd of the Sea, we welcome everyone because God welcomes everyone… regardless of your ability, age, ethnicity, gender identity, life circumstances, marital status, race, or sexual orientation. Whether you are a […]

    Name: Drew Stever Pronouns: (they/them/their, or he/him/his) Location: Los Angeles, CA     Scripture: Luke 2:1-12 NRSV In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. All went to their own towns to […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Peace in Christ Episcopal and Lutheran Ministry (Elizabeth, CO). Their welcome statement reads: “YOU ARE WELCOME HERE • if you are Episcopal, Lutheran, lapsed Catholic, a former Baptist, Evangelical, a “None,” have some doubts, are looking for a place to wonder. • if you are […]

    Name: Zach Busch Pronouns: (he/him/his) Location: University Lutheran Church of Hope, Dinkytown – Minneapolis, MN     Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7 NRSV To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. Devotional: As a musician for the church, I have infinitely marveled at the power and mystery of music. […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church (Norwood, PA). Their welcome statement reads: “As a Reconciling in Christ congregation, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Norwood, commits to celebrating the love of God with ALL people as we are all made in God’s image. Whatever your abilities, gender identity, sexual orientation, […]

    Name: The Rev. Kevin L. Strickland, Assistant to the Presiding Bishop and Executive for Worship Pronouns: (he/him/his) Location: Chicago, IL     Scripture: Psalm 31:11-12 NRSV I am the scorn of my enemies, a disgrace to my neighbors, a dismay to my acquaintances; when they see me in the street they avoid me. […]

    Name: Sister Liz Colver – Director of Vocation and Education for the Deaconess Community of the ELCA Pronouns: (she/her/hers) Location: Seattle, WA     Scripture: Mark 12:28-31b The Inclusive Bible Translation “Which commandment is the first of all?’”Jesus answered, “The first is ‘hear oh Israel: the Lord our God, the Lord is one; […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Embrace Ministries at Capital University (Columbus, OH). Their welcome statement reads: “Embrace Ministries celebrates that every individual person uniquely embodies the image of God. We affirm members of any sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, race, ability, and background. Inspired by the unconditional […]