Reconciling Works

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: St. John’s Lutheran Church (Minneapolis, MN). Their welcome statement reads: “St John’s is a Reconciling in Christ congregation that celebrates and cares for all people. As followers of Christ, who calls us to reconciliation and wholeness through baptism, the members of St John’s Lutheran Church welcome […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Prince of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church (Brockton, MA). Their welcome statement reads: “Welcoming Statement: We commit to be a Reconciling in Christ congregation. As followers of Christ, we, the people of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church are compelled by the Gospel to seek reconciliation and wholeness […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: St. Stephen Lutheran Church (Longwood, FL). Their welcome statement reads: “As a Reconciling in Christ congregation, St Stephen Lutheran Church commits to celebrating the love of God with ALL people as you are made in God’s image. Whatever your abilities, gender identification, sexual orientation, relationship status, […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Bethlehem Lutheran Church (Auburn, CA). Their welcome statement reads: “Welcome! As followers of Jesus who aspire to create a safe community that communicates God’s unconditional love for the world, we welcome all. All abilities All ages All ethnicities All gender identities All life circumstances All sexual […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Christ Trinity Church (Sheffield, MA). Their welcome statement reads: “Christ Trinity Church, an Episcopal-Lutheran worshiping community, welcomes you to worship with us in the care, comfort and safety of our church home. The following statement was true in 1868 when the first building of Christ Church […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Hope Lutheran Church (Fresno, CA). Their welcome statement reads: “Hope Lutheran Church is devoted to Extending Hope in Jesus and committed to being a welcoming congregation. Centered in Christ and living in gratitude for God’s love and grace we welcome ALL. We welcome: All races All […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church (Whitehall, PA). Their welcome statement reads: “As a community of faith, our mission statement reads “Feeding people: body, mind, and spirit.” We welcome all because we believe God welcomes all through Christ, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, culture, or […]

Dear Siblings in Christ, This morning the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 to reinstate Trump’s Transgender Military Ban temporarily. “The thousands of transgender military members and their families serving our nation right now deserve better than this decision, which has compounded the tremendous amount of uncertainty these military families were already facing. Our only hope is […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church (Millville, NJ). Their welcome statement reads: “As a faith community centered in Christ and in response to God’s unconditional love for all people, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church is committed to welcoming and affirming all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Calumet Lutheran Ministries (West Ossipee, NH). Their welcome statement reads: “All Are Welcome LGBTQ+ persons share with all others the worth that comes from being unique individuals created by God. This synod encourages all of its congregations to welcome LGBTQ+ persons into membership upon making the […]