Reconciling Works

ReconcilingWorks works at the intersection of oppressions. We recognize that oppression occurs within complex, interrelated combinations of social and cultural categories, such as class, race, age, economic status, body shape, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, and mental and physical ability. We believe that the roots of oppression can best be identified, minimized, and […]

BISHOP & JUDICATORY EXECUTIVE CONVOCATION DUE TO LOW REGISTRATIONS, THE BISHOP AND JUDICATORY EXECUTIVE CONVOCATION HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO A LATER DATE. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT ROSS MURRAY AT 651-665-0861 OR ROSSM@LCNA.ORG. WE HOPE TO REGROUP AT A TIME THAT WILL BE MORE CONVENIENT FOR ALL.   Thank you for agreeing to participate […]

TEACHING THEOLOGIANS ROUNDTABLE Thank you for agreeing to participate in the Teaching Theologian Roundtable. This is the first concerted effort to bring together teaching theologians to discuss the complex theological, biblical, pastoral, and ethical issues facing the ELCA around issues of gender and justice as we move forward together. These teaching theologians will include ELCA college […]

The Nature of Sexual OrientationA paper by John R. Ballew, M.S. that contains factual information about the official stance of the scientific community on the topic of sexual orientation. (042) APA: Being Gay Is Just as Healthy as Being StraightAPA statement on the foundational work of Evelyn Hooker and subsequent research into the ability of […]

Comments from Rev. Dr. Ishmael Noko Greeting from the Lutheran World Federation, brought to the 2009 Churchwide Assembly by the Rev. Dr. Ishmael Noko, General Secretary, August 22, 2009. (034)

Services of Blessings of Relationships Prepared by St. Paul-Reformation Lutheran Church (St. Paul, Minnesota), this resource provides models of blessing ceremonies for same-gender couples as well as a theological foundation. (043) Worship Resources for Transgender Day of Remembrance Liturgies of Confession and Forgiveness, Prayers of the People. Written by the Rev. Jay Wilson (051) Reconciling […]

Text of the social statement, Human Sexuality: Gift and Trust, adopted by the 2009 CWA. (017) CWA Votes on Ministry Policy ResolutionsReport of language on ministry policies adopted by the 2009 CWA. Includes vote tallies. (018) FAQs on sexuality decisions — Bishop Martin WellsHelpful answers to common questions regarding decisions made at the 2009 CWA. (019)

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Below you will find links to a variety of other organizations and web sites that are working for full participation of people of all sexual orientations and gender identities in the Church and the world. Note: clicking on a resource will take you away from the LC/NA web site. LC/NA is not responsible for content […]

Here are downloadable resources on a number of topics. Click on one of the categories below and then scroll down to browse through the list. Some of the links are to PDF files and some are links to resources found on other websites.