Author: Aubrey Thonvold

A New RIC Community: All Saints Lutheran Church (Cottage Grove, MN)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: All Saints Lutheran Church (Cottage Grove, MN). Their welcome statement reads: “All Saints Lutheran Church is called to the ministry of reconciliation. We proclaim this statement of welcome to all who have known the pain of exclusion or discrimination in the church and society. Guided […]

A New RIC Community: Bethlehem Lutheran Church (Indianapolis, IN)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Bethlehem Lutheran Church (Indianapolis, IN). Their welcome statement reads: “The congregation of Bethlehem Lutheran Church is a Reconciling in Christ congregation and we strive to love as Christ loves us. We are a community committed to the work of racial equity, bringing justice for all […]

A New RIC Community: Holy Family Lutheran Church (Yellowknife, NT)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Holy Family Lutheran Church (Yellowknife, NT). Their welcome statement reads: “Holy Family believes that we are all created in God’s image, holy and dearly loved, and we welcome all people to come as they are to celebrate God’s love and grace. We invite and embrace […]

A New RIC Community: Capitol Hill Lutheran Church (Des Moines, IA)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Capitol Hill Lutheran Church (Des Moines, IA). Their welcome statement reads: “CHLC is a welcoming community. Our diversity reflects God’s creation, and our shared unity is in Christ. Our history of welcoming refugees has extended to the work of anti-racism, uplifting the LGBTQIA+ community, and […]

A New RIC Community: Advent Lutheran Church (Mentor, OH)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Advent Lutheran Church (Mentor, OH). Their welcome statement reads: “Our mission is “Loved by God, we share Christ’s love with all.”  We are a fully-inclusive faith community of shared Christian beliefs. We invite you to join us on your faith journey, no matter where you […]

A New RIC Community: Christ the King Lutheran Church (Tigard, OR)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Christ the King Lutheran Church (Tigard, OR). Their welcome statement reads: “Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. Romans 15:7 Christ the King Lutheran Church/Cristo Rey Iglesia Luterana is a community of children of God who are […]

A New RIC Community: Saint Anthony Park Lutheran Church (Saint Paul, MN)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Saint Anthony Park Lutheran Church (Saint Paul, MN). Their welcome statement reads: “Welcome, unique and beloved child of God. St. Anthony Park Lutheran Church is a Christ-centered community striving to love each other and the world more boldly. We are people of strong, uncertain, and […]

A New RIC Community: Nativity Lutheran Church (St. Anthony, MN)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Nativity Lutheran Church (St. Anthony, MN). Their welcome statement reads: “Nativity aspires to be an inclusive community of faith that loves and accepts people of every race & culture, age & ability, family structure & economic status, and every sexual orientation, gender identity, & gender […]

A New RIC Community: Trillium Lutheran Church (Waterloo, ON)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Trillium Lutheran Church (Waterloo, ON). Their welcome statement reads: “All are welcome. We understand all of creation to be beloved by God. We believe God’s unconditional love extends to all people, and we strive to embody gender and racial equity. We embrace all those who […]

A New RIC Community: St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church (Bellevue, WA)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church (Bellevue, WA). Their welcome statement reads: “Welcome to St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church! Jesus calls us to reconciliation and wholeness in a world full of alienation and brokenness. Being transformed by the love of God to direct our actions, we seek to […]