Reconciling Works

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (Durham, NC). Their welcome statement reads: “In celebrating the beauty and strength created through diversity, we welcome, value, and include all of God’s children regardless of race, culture, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, appearance, or citizenship.​” Learn more about St. […]

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd Lancaster, PA   A little yeast leavens the whole batch of dough. Galatians 5:9 NRSV

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: St. Luke’s Lutheran Church (Richardson, TX). Their welcome statement reads: “Our worship is traditional, honoring the words and the meal that have always united us throughout time. Our words are today’s words. We hear how God speaks to us in our present reality and how […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (Lawrence, KS). Their welcome statement reads: “Wherever you find yourself on the journey of faith, you are welcome at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (ELCA). We joyously affirm people of all walks of life and invite full participation in the life of […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (Saratoga, CA). Their welcome statement reads: “We mean “ALL are Welcome!” We believe the gospel is God’s unconditional gift for everyone. We believe in the full participation of all people in our church community without regard to socioeconomic, family, or […]

Pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church Everett, WA   Jonah prayed to the Lord his God from the belly of the fish: ‘I called out to the Lord in my distress, and he answered me.  From the belly of the underworld I cried out for help; you have heard my voice. Jonah 2:1-2, Common English Bible […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Faith Lutheran Church (Seattle, WA). Their welcome statement reads: “We are an intentionally inclusive community proclaiming a warm welcome to people of every race, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and ability into all aspects of our church life. We invite you to participate in […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Christ Lutheran Church (Mililani, HI). Their welcome statement reads: “You are welcome at the table found at Christ Lutheran Church. Welcome to those of you who come bearing diverse gifts including wisdom regarding sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions. Welcome to all of you […]

Greensboro, NC Awaiting Call But now, Leah and Rachel and Jacob, hear the word of YHWH- the One who created you, the One who fashioned you, Israel; Do not be afraid, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the seas, I will be with […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Pilgrim Lutheran Church and School (Chicago, IL). Their welcome statement reads: “YOU ARE WELCOME HERE! In response to God’s unconditional love for all, Pilgrim welcomes all people. We welcome people from every religious tradition and no religious tradition. We welcome believers and questioners, and questioning […]