Reconciling Works

Minnesota Lutheran synod assemblies of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) have been clear about their opposition to legislation or public policies that would preclude same-gender couples and their families from pursuing ordinary means to achieve the same support and protections afforded to all other citizens of Minnesota.  Such a prohibition is exactly what […]

The Metropolitan Chicago Synod assembly called for civil marriage for all at its annual assembly held in Tinley Park, Illinois on June 1-2, 2012.  The vote by show of cards of the nearly 350 present was overwhelmingly in favor; well over 90%.  The synod is comprised of 202 congregations, nearly 98,000 members, located in Chicago […]

Lutherans Concerned/North America Becomes ReconcilingWorks It’s a new day and we have a new name!!       For decades we’ve worked among Lutherans for the full inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in the life of the church. In 2009, a major milestone was achieved when  the Evangelical Lutheran Church in […]

A Brief History of Our Names and Amazing People Notes from ReconcilingWorks’ Early History On June 16 and 17, 1974, five people gathered at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis at the invitation of Pastor Jim Siefkes. There were no cell phones, the only computers in existence were massive mainframes controlled by “priests and attendants” […]

Families Valued weaves together the stories of more than a half a dozen gay and lesbian couples into a dramatic presentation that utilizes the power of theater to educate and transform hearts and minds. The play gives audiences a glimpse into the full range of these couples’ lives, from their falling in love, to their commitment ceremonies, to their ongoing lives together.

Welcome to ReconcilingWorks!!   Reconciling is what Paul says in the epistles we are all called to do. Reconciling prevents disagreements from growing into permanent separation one from another. We are not only Lutherans concerned about LGBT inclusion; we are Lutherans working for full participation through a ministry of reconciliation. We are not just worried […]

The Delaware-Maryland Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, at its annual assembly in Ocean City, Maryland, May 31-June 1, passed resolutions on the Maryland Civil Marriage Protection Act and in support of the Uniting American Families Act currently before the U.S. Congress.      The Maryland Civil Marriage Protection Act was enacted by the […]

Workshops at Reconciling Works 2012 are scheduled for Sunday, July 8, 4:30 – 5:30 pm and Monday, July 9, 9:00 – 10:00 am.  All are one-hour long.  The catalogue of workshops being offered is listed below.  The schedule of their presentation, including day/time and room assignments, will be available at Luther Place Memorial Lutheran Church […]

Ok, folks, to paraphrase the little girl from the movie Poltergeist, “It’s heeerrrrre!!” June 1st is Friday, and the last chance to register for Reconciling Works 2012 prior to online registration closing.       This is an opportunity not to be missed.  If you are committed to full inclusion for all people in the life of […]

From JamieAnn Meyers: Dear Friends in Christ,       Is your congregation a place where all people can find a spiritual home in which they can grow, find meaning, and be, or even become, their most authentic self?  All of our congregations strive towards being welcoming and inclusive to all, but it’s an ongoing journey to […]