Author: Ashlei Cramer

A new RIC community: Peace Lutheran Church (Belleville, IL)

ReconcilingWorks is proud to present our newest RIC community: Peace Lutheran Church in Belleville, IL! Their welcome statement reads: “Who is welcome here? If you are Asian, Black, Hispanic or White… If you are three days old, 30 years old or 130 years old… If you’ve never set foot in a church; or if you […]

A new RIC community: Open Arms Worshipping Community (Rockton, IL)

ReconcilingWorks is proud to present our newest RIC community: Open Arms Worshipping Community in Rockton, IL! Their welcome statement reads: “In response to the call of Romans 15:7, “Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you for the glory of God,” we believe that every person has worth as an individual and every […]

A new RIC community: Kindred (Houston, TX)

ReconcilingWorks is proud to present our newest RIC community: Kindred in Houston, TX! Their welcome statement reads: “Kindred is a way of life. It’s not something you “go to,” it’s something you are a part of. We believe that God is on the move in Montrose, in the greater Houston area, and beyond. We want […]

A new RIC community: Zion Lutheran Church (Fort Frances, ON)

ReconcilingWorks is proud to present our newest RIC congregation: Zion Lutheran Church in Fort Frances, ON! Their welcome statement reads: “As a Reconciling Lutheran, I extend God’s extravagant welcome and a genuine invitation for acceptance and full inclusion to People of every age, class, color, and ethnic origin; People of all sexual orientations and gender […]

A new RIC community: First Evangelical Lutheran Church (Mesa, AZ)

ReconcilingWorks is proud to present our newest RIC congregation: First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mesa, AZ! Their welcome statement reads: “First Evangelical Lutheran Church/La Primera is committed to being a radically loving and Welcoming community of faith, centered in the Good News of Jesus Christ. Therefore, in faithfulness to the Gospel and our Lutheran heritage, […]

A new RIC community: Lutheran Church of the Savior (Kalamazoo, MI)

ReconcilingWorks is proud to present our newest RIC community: Lutheran Church of the Savior in Kalamazoo, Michigan! Their welcome statement reads: “We the community of Lutheran Church of the Savior welcomes and affirm all persons. We welcome all because Jesus welcomes all: individuals and families of any race or culture, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender […]

A new RIC community: Trinity Lutheran Church (Kenosha, WI)

ReconcilingWorks is proud to announce our newest Reconciling in Christ community, Trinity Lutheran Church in Kenosha, WI! Their welcome statement reads: “We acknowledge that throughout history the Christian church has at times condemned and excluded people because of race, culture, age, gender, economic status, disability or sexual orientation. While the church has made progress in […]

A new RIC community: First Lutheran Church (Decorah, IA)

ReconcilingWorks is proud to present our newest Reconciling in Christ community, First Lutheran Church in Decorah, IA! Their welcome statement reads: You Are Welcome Here!! Whatever your country of origin or ancestry, your race or ethnic heritage, and whether you are religious or not, Christian or not, or Lutheran or not, you are welcome here. […]

A new RIC community: Immanuel Lutheran Church (Evanston, IL)

ReconcilingWorks is proud to present our newest Reconciling in Christ community, Immanuel Lutheran Church in Evanston, IL! Their welcome statement reads: “Immanuel Lutheran Church is a Reconciling in Christ congregation. We welcome people of every age and size, color and culture, every sexual orientation and gender identity, socio-economic status and marital status, every ability and […]

A new RIC community: Gloria Dei Lutheran Church (Long Beach, CA)

ReconcilingWorks is proud to present our newest RIC community, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Long Beach, CA! Their welcome statement reads: “At Gloria Dei Lutheran Church 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. […]