Reconciling Works

ReconcilingWorks is excited to announce the first Reconciling in Christ (RIC) congregation in the state of Oklahoma: Servant’s Table in Tulsa!  Laura Bunch, Core Team-Lay Leader for Servant’s Table, writes:  We are thrilled to be the first congregation in the state of Oklahoma to become Reconciling in Christ (RIC). When planning our new congregation, it […]

My most central faith conviction is that God is love. Super simple, yes, but also profound in its meaning and implications. This idea is seen all over Scripture, included in the most widely-quoted verses and even, sometimes, abused to implicate superiority. But thinking about what God, a spiritual Creator, can do because She is love, […]

With great sadness, ReconcilingWorks notes the passing of the Rev. Jim Siefkes, who died on Saturday in Minneapolis. Jim was instrumental in the founding of Lutherans Concerned for Gay People, which later was named Lutherans Concerned/North American and then ReconcilingWorks. Working with the American Lutheran Church (ALC), a predecessor body of the ELCA, Jim secured […]

ReconcilingWorks thanks the Rev. David Zellmer, bishop of the South Dakota Synod (ELCA), for taking a stand against discrimination. Bp. Zellmer writes: I have contacted South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard and urged him to veto HB 1008 – legislation that would prevent transgender students in public schools from using restrooms and other facilities consistent with […]

As members and supporters of ReconcilingWorks, we rejoice and celebrate as we welcome the first Reconciling in Christ congregation in Louisiana: Peace Lutheran Church of Slidell! “It was important that we make it known to ourselves and our community that, after discernment, we know this is the logical conclusion to the Gospel in which grace […]

As a ministry working within the Lutheran church, ReconcilingWorks receives many newsletters and emails updating us on all sorts of doings in the ELCA, ELCIC, and beyond, including news about faith-based advocacy, administrative developments in the churchwide offices, youth program updates, etc…. One of the recent newsletters crossing our desk, “ELCA Worship News,” came from […]

ReconcilingWorks is proud to offer LGBTQ inclusive downloadable Valentine’s Day cards to our members and supporters this year. It is our way of saying “We love you!” One card is feel-good and romantic, one card is whimsical, and one card is perfect for your best friend. The first two are available in same-gender (from man […]

February is known as “Black History Month” in the United States and Canada. It is a time for remembering and raising awareness of important figures and events in the history of people of African descent. The annual celebration includes festivals, public forums, and celebrations across North America. But too often, the contributions of black lesbian, […]

Happy Reconciling in Christ (RIC) Sunday! We are giving thanks to God for all 629 RIC communities across the map. Thank you for welcoming people of all sexual orientations and gender identities into your seminaries, congregations, campus ministries, and organizations. 2016 Reconciling in Christ Sunday Happy Reconciling in Christ (RIC) Sunday! We are giving thanks […]

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