Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a recent Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   Christ the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Salem, Oregon. Their welcome statement reads: “Welcome to our faith community we call Christ the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. We believe that reconciliation is the full mission and initiative of God. Christ calls us to reconciliation and wholeness […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   New Spirit Lutheran Church in Tucson, Arizona. Their welcome statement reads: “Welcome, beloved of God! Welcome people from every tradition and those new to the faith. This is a place where you are welcome to celebrate and sorrow, to rejoice and to recover. This is a […]

April 21 – 26 Lesbian Visibility Week “Lesbian Visibility Week serves as a beacon of support, shining a light on the experiences, perspectives, and needs of LGBTQ+ women and nonbinary people. Our mission is to foster greater understanding, enhance visibility, and build a lasting, positive legacy for our community.” Make sure and download your “Activation Packet” full […]

God who rose, Resurrect us. We’ve belonged to communities, workplaces, and spiritual spaces that have demanded our death far more than they ever advocated for our life. They ask us to “die to self,” the ambiguity of the command like grabbing a knife by its blade. No longer will we mirror the hand of the […]

Nonbinary Parent Day “As parents we can all learn from each other — no matter our gender identity. Each year the third Sunday in April marks Nonbinary Parent’s Day. Let’s celebrate and honor nonbinary parents by saying thank you for: Defying gender stereotypes, traditional gender roles, and the gender binary; this encourages your kids to […]

God of the long night, Thank you for being a God not just of solidarity but of deep and raw emotion. A God who did not endure violence in silence but who spoke and cried as your body was broken on the cross. Help us to understand that our memory of you becomes more whole […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   Light of Christ Lutheran Church in LaPorte, Texas. Their welcome statement reads: “We at Light of Christ Lutheran Church are an inclusive and welcoming Christian community. We celebrate the diversity of the Body of Christ and reflect God’s care and goodness in our shared life. […]

ReconcilingWorks celebrating PRIDE with you! As an organization centered on the care and liberation of people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions, ReconcilingWorks knows just how important the voice of people of faith is in sharing their support! As we prepare to celebrate PRIDE month in June, this is an important time to […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:    New Life Lutheran Church in Dripping Springs, Texas. Their welcome statement reads: “New Life Lutheran Church is an inclusive and affirming Christian community that worships with and in nature. We seek to respect and honor all of God’s creation, in all of its diversity. We […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a recent Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   Redeemer Lutheran Church in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Their welcome statement reads: “At Redeemer Lutheran Church all people are welcomed into a community united by the grace, love, and forgiveness we know in Jesus Christ. Jesus was famous for extending a radical welcome to everyone he met, […]

God of Palms, Thank you for drawing near to us. We have known what it is to encounter “help” that isn’t truly help. We have known white savior complexes and the narrative of white heroism, which has always secretly delighted in suffering, so it might be the hero again and again. Thank you for showing […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a recent Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   Christ Lutheran Church in Lavale, Maryland. Their welcome statement reads: “We believe that all people are created in God’s image and beloved by Jesus Christ. Rooted in Jesus’ ministry of unconditional love, we strive to become a fully inclusive community committed to racial and social […]