Good Friday
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 […]
A New RIC Community: Light of Christ Lutheran Church (LaPorte, TX)
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. […]
PRIDE 2025: Queer Justice is Intersectional
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 […]
A New RIC Community: New Life Lutheran Church (Dripping Springs, TX)
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 […]
A Recent RIC Community: Redeemer Lutheran Church (Lancaster, PA)
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, […]
Palm Sunday
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 […]
A Recent RIC Community: Christ Lutheran Church (Lavale, MD)
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 […]
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 […]