Reconciling Works

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a recent Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   Redeemer Lutheran Church in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Their welcome statement reads: “At Redeemer Lutheran Church all people are welcomed into a community united by the grace, love, and forgiveness we know in Jesus Christ. Jesus was famous for extending a radical welcome to everyone he met, […]

God of Palms, Thank you for drawing near to us. We have known what it is to encounter “help” that isn’t truly help. We have known white savior complexes and the narrative of white heroism, which has always secretly delighted in suffering, so it might be the hero again and again. Thank you for showing […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a recent Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   Christ Lutheran Church in Lavale, Maryland. Their welcome statement reads: “We believe that all people are created in God’s image and beloved by Jesus Christ. Rooted in Jesus’ ministry of unconditional love, we strive to become a fully inclusive community committed to racial and social […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Newark, Deleware. Their welcome statement reads: “We believe all people are created in God’s image. Rooted in Jesus’ ministry of liberation, unconditional love, and hospitality, we strive to welcome all into our community. This welcome explicitly includes those who have […]

April 10: National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day “National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day (NYHAAD), is a day to educate and urge policymakers and the public regarding the impact of HIV and AIDS on young people. The day also highlights the HIV prevention, treatment, and care campaigns of young people in the U.S.” […]

On April 3, 2025, the current administration released a proclamation on National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This proclamation cloaked under “child abuse prevention,” strategically targets LGBTQIA+ families and transgender children. This dangerous narrative perpetuates lies creating increased discrimination, violence, and destruction of queer families. As Lutherans we know how critical loving adults are to the […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a recent Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Bel Air, Maryland. Their welcome statement reads: “You Are Welcome Here At The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, we embrace the uniqueness of every individual and respect their dignity and worth, for all are created in […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   WingspanILM of Wilmington, North Carolina Their welcome statement reads: “At Wingspan, we believe that every person is created in the image of God and deeply loved. We welcome people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions — including LGBTQIA+ students — into the […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a recent Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   Spirit of Grace Lutheran-Methodist Church in Hood River, Oregon. Their welcome statement reads: “At Spirit of Grace, we believe that the love of God knows no bounds; that every person is beloved by God, bearing the image of the Divine. We affirm the inherent goodness […]

International Asexuality Day “International Asexuality Day takes place on 6th April every year and aims to celebrate, raise awareness and advocate for ‘Ace’ identities. What are ‘Ace’ identities? ‘Ace’ is an umbrella term that describes a spectrum of sexual identities where a person experiences a lack of, varying or occasional sexual attraction. The term ‘ace’ […]