Reconciling Works

Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community, St. James Lutheran Church in Gettysburg, PA participated in the Transgender Day of Remembrance November 20, 2016 in several meaningful ways.”In remembering their lives we renew our commitment to our statement of welcome and inclusion which calls on us to love our neighbor wholeheartedly, seek justice, create peace and practice […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Cleveland Heights, OH. Their welcome statement reads: “As Christ calls us to reconciliation and wholeness, we the members of Bethlehem Lutheran Church are a Reconciling in Christ Congregation. We welcome all who are seeking God’s love and grace. We welcome all because […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Grace Lutheran Church in Apple Valley, MN. Their welcome statement reads: “We at Grace Lutheran Church are committed to being an affirming, loving and welcoming community of faith for all people. We believe the gospel is God’s gift to be shared unconditionally regardless of age, ethnicity, […]

A prayer for Sunday November 20, Transgender Day of Remembrance: God of love, you weep with us in our grief and fear. Enfold in your loving embrace all those in our trans community lost to death this year. You know their names, Divine Creator, even when they are misnamed or misgendered as a last act […]

This week, ReconcilingWorks joins organizations and individuals all over the map celebrating Transgender Awareness Week. We do this to celebrate the beautiful lives of God’s beloved who are transgender and gender non-conforming and to shine a light on the issues these communities face.To raise awareness and visibility, we encourage you to share the resources and stories […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the 700th Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Edison, NJ. Their welcome statement reads: “We invite all who are seeking God’s love and grace. We invite all because God welcomes all, regardless of race or culture, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or relationship status. We invite all […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Roots of the Table in Renton, WA. Their welcome statement reads: “Rich or poor, home owner or homeless, People who’ve gone to church their whole lives and those here today for the first time: There is shelter at this Table. Non-conforming, straight or rainbow identified, Black, […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Christ Lutheran Church in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Their welcome statement reads: “Christ Lutheran Church encourages full inclusion of all people to participate in the life and work of the church. We welcome all people without regard to racial or ethnic distinction, family status, age, economic status, […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church in El Dorado Hills, CA. Their welcome statement reads: “St. Stephen’s, an open and loving congregation, will provide a safe and welcoming spiritual home, so all have opportunities to worship God and serve others. We welcome all who are seeking God’s love […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: All Saints Lutheran Church in Novato, California. Their welcome statement reads: Welcome Statement: We invite all into the grace, love and acceptance we have from God. WE WELCOME YOU: who you are, as you are; where you’re coming from. We welcome: all sexual orientations and gender identities […]