April 6: International Asexuality Day
International Asexuality Day “International Asexuality Day takes place on 6th April every year and aims to celebrate, raise awareness and advocate for ‘Ace’ identities. What are ‘Ace’ identities? ‘Ace’ is an umbrella term that describes a spectrum of sexual identities where a person experiences a lack of, varying or occasional sexual attraction. The term ‘ace’ […]
Fifth Sunday in Lent
God of Solidarity, Thank you for being a God who enters the suffering of the world – who doesn’t run from those in pain but rushes to the site of the blood, of tears. Release us from empty cravings of unity that comes at no cost to the oppressor, and guide is toward a solidarity […]
April 4: Day of (No) Silence
April 4: “Day of (No) Silence 2025: Know the Past. Shape the Future. History of Day of (No) Silence: Started in the mid 90’s by two college students, Day of Silence was a nationally-recognized demonstration where LGBTQ+ students and allies all around the country protest the harmful effects of harassment and discrimination of LGBTQ+ people in […]
A New RIC Community: Common Ground Recovery Community (Wyomissing, PA)
Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Common Ground Recovery Community of Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. Their welcome statement reads: “Statement of Welcome Everyone is welcome here. Everyone. Come as you are. Exactly as you are. If you are spiritual and not religious, you are welcome here. If you identify with a religious tradition […]
A Recent RIC Community: Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (Princeton Junction, NJ)
Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a recent Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Princeton Junction, New Jersey. Their welcome statement reads: “Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Princeton Junction, New Jersey commits to live as a community of people seeking reconciliation and wholeness in our life together and in our outreach to […]
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 […]