A New RIC Community: River of Hope (Palm Springs, CA)
Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: River of Hope in Palm Springs, California. Their welcome statement reads: “Called to be a truly inclusive Lutheran Church, we embrace all people as divinely created in the image of God. We welcome all people of goodwill, with no exceptions, to gather, love, serve in […]
A New RIC Community: Hope Lutheran Church (Enumclaw, WA)
Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a recent Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Hope Lutheran Church in Enumclaw, Washington. Their welcome statement reads: “Hope Lutheran Church, A Vibrant Community For All, Rooted In God’s Grace, is a welcoming and inclusive Christian community. We commit to ministries that reflect the love of God and Jesus’ message of grace, […]
March 31 is Transgender Day of Visibility
At ReconcilingWorks we hold our Transgender sibling close to our hearts and ministry. As people of faith, it is critical we use our words and actions to see, name, and care for our Transgender siblings in all of their diverse wonder and glory. We have a God who lives beyond the binary of male and […]
Fourth Sunday in Lent
Honest God, We confess that we, as individuals and nations, have engaged in self-protection and delusion. Let this be a season when we reclaim the practices of telling the truth about our histories, that we would no longer shield ourselves and other from the harm we have caused by coddling our guilt and insecurity. Let […]
A New RIC Community: The Collective (Decatur, GA)
Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a recent Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: The Collective in Decatur, Georgia. Their welcome statement reads: “At the Collective, we seek to do more than just welcome you. We seek to be a community which radically affirms your identity and your personhood. We seek to stand in solidarity with you, especially […]
A New RIC Community: Immanuel Lutheran Church (Jackson, MI)
Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Immanuel Lutheran Church in Jackson, Michigan. Their welcome statement reads: “Claimed and nourished by Christ, we share God’s transforming love with all people. We value the gifts of age, race, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, relationship status, faith background, and reject anything […]
A New RIC Community: Irving Park Lutheran Church (Chicago, IL)
Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a recent Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Irving Park Lutheran Church in Chicago, Illinois. Their welcome statement reads: “Irving Park Lutheran Church’s motto, “Continuing the Journey,” takes its cue from the painting behind the altar and the ongoing life of faith. We welcome you to take this journey with us as […]
Beyond Visibility: The Power of Love in Defending Transgender Lives
The Power of Love in Defending Transgender Lives! A collaborative webinar with LGBTQ+ faith leaders and ecumenical partners. On April 2, 2025, at 7 PM ET, a coalition of LGBTQ+ leaders and organizations will host a crucial conversation titled Beyond Visibility: The Power of Love in Defending Transgender Lives. This ecumenical webinar will explore how […]
A Statement from the Collective of Queer Christian Leaders
Ash Wednesday Statement We are leaders of faith-based organizations in the intersectional work of LGBTQIA2S+ justice. This is a statement from our organizations to the LGBTQIA2S+ people who are connected to our ministries. We can’t mince words about what’s happening here: we are under attack. But you are not alone, and you are not forgotten—not […]
A New RIC Community: St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church (West Hempstead, NY)
Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church in West Hempstead, New York. Their welcome statement reads: “Welcome to St. Andrew’s, where all are embraced in reconciling love of Christ. We affirm the sacred worth of every individual, regardless of race, culture, ethnicity, age, gender expression or identity, […]
A New RIC Community: Mount Calvary Lutheran Church (Excelsior, MN)
Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a recent Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Excelsior, Minnesota. Their welcome statement reads: “As ambassadors for Christ, Mount Calvary is called to be a congregation that affirms and embraces all people valuing every race, ethnicity, culture, religion, age, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, ability, occupation or […]
Third Sunday in Lent
God who knows loss, We long for the presence of those we’ve lost – the sound of their voice, their laughter, the way their face moved. A longing so deep, it is difficult to articulate. Keep it from consuming us. Protect our grief from the grip of despair and guide us into the kind of […]