Reconciling Works

When a Pride flag is torn down or a welcome sign is vandalized, the harm reaches beyond a symbol. These acts seek to undermine belonging, silence public witness, and diminish the dignity of LGBTQIA+ people. ReconcilingWorks has created a new worship resource, A Public Witness of Hope: A Litany and Prayers for Rehanging a Pride […]

ReconcilingWorks extends deep gratitude and joy for our partnerships through the Reconciling in Christ (RIC) program. Beginning in 1983, the holy work of this ministry now represents 13% of ELCA and 7% of ELCIC congregations, synods, and ministries. On Mondays through July we are celebrating all RIC Partners who became RIC in July. Below is […]

ReconcilingWorks extends deep gratitude and joy for our partnerships through the Reconciling in Christ (RIC) program. Beginning in 1983, the holy work of this ministry now represents 13% of ELCA and 7% of ELCIC congregations, synods, and ministries. On Mondays through July we are celebrating all RIC Partners who became RIC in July. Below is […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a new Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Darien, Illinois. Their welcome statement reads: “Lord of Life Lutheran Church’s long standing credo is “We share God’s Love”. LoL provides a welcoming and safe place for worship, comfort, solace and reflection. We are called by Jesus to love […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a new Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   Celebration Lutheran Church in Sartell, Minnesota. Their welcome statement reads: “We, Celebration Lutheran Church, embrace and celebrate the diversity of all people. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and safe space where people of every race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, educational […]

ReconcilingWorks extends deep gratitude and joy for our partnerships through the Reconciling in Christ (RIC) program. Beginning in 1983, the holy work of this ministry now represents 13% of ELCA and 7% of ELCIC congregations, synods, and ministries. On Mondays through July we are celebrating all RIC Partners who became RIC in July. Below is […]

At ReconcilingWorks, we believe that the flourishing of queer people and the fullness of the LGBTQIA+ community are gifts to the Church and to the world. Every person is created in the image of God, and together we reflect the breathtaking creativity, beauty, and abundance of God’s creation. Our diversity is not a problem to […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a new Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   Saint Barnabas Lutheran Church in Cary, Illinois. Their welcome statement reads: “St. Barnabas Lutheran Church welcomes, celebrates, embraces, and uplifts people of every race, national origin, immigration status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, health and mental health status, and neurodiversity. We affirm […]