Reconciling Works

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Bethany Lutheran Church (Olean, NY). Their welcome statement reads: “Bethany recognizes that each of us is a unique creation made in the image of God. We celebrate and give thanks for the many diverse gifts that God has bestowed on us. We proclaim ourselves to […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Immanuel Lutheran Church (Eau Claire, WI). Their welcome statement reads: “Here at Immanuel, we live in God’s unending grace by striving to be a “Church Without Walls,” extending our witness into the community and welcoming all. We recognize that every person has a valuable story […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: St. Johns Lutheran Church (Hollywood, FL). Their welcome statement reads: “Being Lutheran is being part of a movement rather than a religion. God’s unconditional love and acceptance teach us to give unconditional love and acceptance to others. St. Johns Lutheran Church of Hollywood, Florida is […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Hope Lutheran Church (Minneapolis, MN). Their welcome statement reads: “‘There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.’ Galatians 3:28 Hope Lutheran Church welcomes all people as children […]

    Name: Micah Louwagie Pronouns: (they/them/their) Location: St. Paul, MN     Scripture: Ezekiel 37:4-10 NRSV   Then [God] said to me, “Prophesy to these bones, and say to them: O dry bones, hear the word of the Lord. Thus says the Lord God to these bones: I will cause breath to enter you, […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Shepherd of the Sea Lutheran Church (Garden City, SC). Their welcome statement reads: “At Shepherd of the Sea, we welcome everyone because God welcomes everyone… regardless of your ability, age, ethnicity, gender identity, life circumstances, marital status, race, or sexual orientation. Whether you are a […]

    Name: Drew Stever Pronouns: (they/them/their, or he/him/his) Location: Los Angeles, CA     Scripture: Luke 2:1-12 NRSV In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. All went to their own towns to […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Peace in Christ Episcopal and Lutheran Ministry (Elizabeth, CO). Their welcome statement reads: “YOU ARE WELCOME HERE • if you are Episcopal, Lutheran, lapsed Catholic, a former Baptist, Evangelical, a “None,” have some doubts, are looking for a place to wonder. • if you are […]