Author: Aubrey Thonvold

A New RIC Community: The Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity (Hershey, PA)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: The Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity (Hershey, PA). Their welcome statement reads: “Holy Trinity Lutheran Church welcomes and affirms everyone seeking God’s love and grace, regardless of faith background, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ability, size, class, immigration or […]

A New RIC Community: Lutheran Church of the Cross (Arlington Heights, IL)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Lutheran Church of the Cross (Arlington Heights, IL). Their welcome statement reads: “Welcome! YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Sometimes life appears overwhelming. The Bible assures us that we are not alone. God is always journeying with us, comforting us, encouraging us, and offering us hope for […]

A New RIC Community: Christ the Servant Lutheran Church (Denton, TX)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Christ the Servant Lutheran Church (Denton, TX). Their welcome statement reads: “God’s grace encompasses everyone. God welcomes, cherishes, and affirms each person, as all are made in God’s image. At Christ the Servant, we strive to look like God’s vision for one new humanity, united […]

A New RIC Community: First Lutheran Church (Onalaska, WI)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: First Lutheran Church (Onalaska, WI). Their welcome statement reads: “We Welcome All. God DELIGHTS in the beautiful diversity of humankind and UNITES us through the love, grace, and forgiveness of Jesus. We CELEBRATE God’s creation in all its forms and the inherent worth, dignity and […]

A New RIC Community: Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast Synod (Houston, TX)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast Synod (Houston, TX). Their welcome statement reads: “We, the Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast Synod, honor the diverse Body of Christ and echo God’s goodness and care in our life together. We believe the church is to reflect the expansive beauty of the region […]

A New RIC Community: Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church (Apple Valley, MN)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church (Apple Valley, MN). Their welcome statement reads: “Welcome to Shepherd of the Valley Centered in the love of God in Jesus and gathered as siblings in Christ, inclusive of age, ethnicity, race, ability, faith background, gender identity, gender expression, […]

A New RIC Community: Spirit of Joy! Lutheran Church (The Woodlands, TX)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Spirit of Joy! Lutheran Church (The Woodlands, TX). Their welcome statement reads: “We – the community of Spirit of Joy! Lutheran Church – believe that God has blessed all of creation with beautiful diversity. This includes the diverse mosaic of the human community, and the […]

A New RIC Community: Cross of Glory Lutheran Church (Denver, CO)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Cross of Glory Lutheran Church (Denver, CO). Their welcome statement reads: “WELCOME TO CROSS OF GLORY Believing that the Holy Scriptures and the example of our Lord Jesus Christ direct us to embrace all people. Cross of Glory Lutheran Church proclaims with joy that everyone […]

A New RIC Community: Christ the King Lutheran Church (Houston, TX)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Christ Lutheran Church (Houston, TX). Their welcome statement reads: “Called by the Holy Spirit, we are committed to welcoming and celebrating all people, inclusive of culture, age, race or ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, ability, economic status, or family structure. We are committed […]

A New RIC Community: Peace Lutheran Church (Tomah, WI)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Peace Lutheran Church (Tomah, WI). Their welcome statement reads: “Peace Lutheran Church of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, located in Tomah, WI, strives to be an inclusive community that follows, explores, and embraces the teachings of Jesus Christ. We are committed to evolve our […]