A New RIC Community: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (Newark, DE)
Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Newark, Deleware. Their welcome statement reads: “We believe all people are created in God’s image. Rooted in Jesus’ ministry of liberation, unconditional love, and hospitality, we strive to welcome all into our community. This welcome explicitly includes those who have […]
April 10: National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day
April 10: National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day “National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day (NYHAAD), is a day to educate and urge policymakers and the public regarding the impact of HIV and AIDS on young people. The day also highlights the HIV prevention, treatment, and care campaigns of young people in the U.S.” […]
Comment on the Proclamation on National Child Abuse Prevention Month, 2025
On April 3, 2025, the current administration released a proclamation on National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This proclamation cloaked under “child abuse prevention,” strategically targets LGBTQIA+ families and transgender children. This dangerous narrative perpetuates lies creating increased discrimination, violence, and destruction of queer families. As Lutherans we know how critical loving adults are to the […]
A Recent RIC Community: The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd (Bel Air, MD)
Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a recent Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Bel Air, Maryland. Their welcome statement reads: “You Are Welcome Here At The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, we embrace the uniqueness of every individual and respect their dignity and worth, for all are created in […]
A New RIC Community: WingspanILM (Wilmington, NC)
Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: WingspanILM of Wilmington, North Carolina Their welcome statement reads: “At Wingspan, we believe that every person is created in the image of God and deeply loved. We welcome people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions — including LGBTQIA+ students — into the […]
A Recent RIC Community: Spirit of Grace Lutheran-Methodist Church (Hood River, OR)
Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a recent Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Spirit of Grace Lutheran-Methodist Church in Hood River, Oregon. Their welcome statement reads: “At Spirit of Grace, we believe that the love of God knows no bounds; that every person is beloved by God, bearing the image of the Divine. We affirm the inherent goodness […]
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 […]