Reconciling Works

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Redeemer Lutheran Church (Hinsdale, IL). Their welcome statement reads: “Made one in Christ Jesus, we, the members of Redeemer Lutheran Church seek to celebrate diversity and welcome all to fully participate in our community. We are imperfect people who have been saved by grace and we […]

Name: Matt O’Rear Pronouns: (he/him/his) Location: Assistant to the President for Strategic Initiatives, Wartburg Theological Seminary, Dubuque, IA; Theologian in Residence, Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church, New York, NY Scripture: Gensis 32:22-31 NRSV The same night he arose and took his two wives, his two maids, and his eleven children, and crossed the ford of the […]

New Scripture Resource on Sexuality & Gender! Over the past several years we, as Christians and as Lutherans, have had many conversations about sexuality. Our denomination offered the Statement on Human Sexuality in 2009, specifically addressing same-gender relationships, and this has moved some of us further towards affirmation of our LGBTQ+ siblings. More recently we’ve begun having […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Lord of Life Lutheran Church (Edmond, OK). Their welcome statement reads: “At Lord of Life 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 Believer, Doubter or Seeker…your diversity […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Lutheran Church of Our Savior (Patchogue, NY). Their welcome statement reads: “Lutheran Church of Our Savior is a congregation with a big heart. We all know how difficult it is to be new, but we want you to know that no matter who you are or […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Central Lutheran Church (Minneapolis, MN). Their welcome statement reads: “YOU ARE WELCOME. NO EXCEPTIONS. Central Lutheran Church experiences God’s expansive love and strives to share it abundantly. We affirm all people without regard to age, race, biological sex, housing status, ethnicity, sexual orientation, immigration, refugee or […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: First Lutheran Church (Lone Rock, WI). Their welcome statement reads: “ALL people are welcome at First Lutheran, with no exceptions. We thank God for the gift of diversity, and we welcome people of every nationality, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, language, socioeconomic status, level […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: St. John’s Lutheran Church (Brooklyn, NY). Their welcome statement reads: “Because we are loved by Jesus, the members of St. John’s Lutheran Church declare explicitly, publicly and joyfully that all people are made in the image and likeness of God, and that God has made us […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Emanuel Lutheran Church (Hartford, CT). Their welcome statement reads: “Recognizing that we live in a broken world, Christ calls us to reconciliation and wholeness. As members of Emanuel Lutheran Church and children of a loving and merciful God, we acknowledge that this reconciliation extends to people […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: St. John’s Lutheran Church (Evansville, WI). Their welcome statement reads: “Jesus commands us to love one another. We welcome all, regardless of race or culture, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or relationship status. We welcome all without regard to addictions, physical or mental health, past […]