Reconciling Works

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Bethlehem Lutheran Church (Encinitas, CA). Their welcome statement reads: “We are a diverse world. We are hurting, broken and heavy hearted. We are loving, celebrating, and above all — we are welcoming. Regardless of the color of your skin or the color of your hair, regardless […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Lord of Life Lutheran Church (Austin, TX). Their welcome statement reads: “Lord of Life is a Lutheran Church, part of the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America). We commit to being a Reconciling in Christ Congregation. As followers of Christ, who calls us to reconciliation and […]

At its annual assembly, The South-Central Synod of Wisconsin (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) voted on April 29, 2017, to extend a specific welcome to people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions and be designated as a Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community. “Of course, it should go without saying that all are welcome in the […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (Birmingham, AL). Their welcome statement reads: “As an inclusive congregation, we welcome all into God’s love and grace without regard to: Ability, Age, Beliefs, Culture, Ethnicity, Gender Identity, Income, Language, Life Circumstances, Marital Status, or Sexual Orientation. As God’s grace […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Coastside Lutheran Church (Half Moon Bay, CA). Their welcome statement reads: “We seek to provide a loving community to everyone regardless of sex,race, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, physical or mental ability, age, or station in life.” Learn more about Coastside Lutheran Church […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church (Fort Collins, CO) Their welcome statement reads: “When we break bread together at Spirit of Joy, we like to say, “This is God’s table, not ours.” We believe this invitation and theology extend to everything we do inside and outside our […]

By Aubrey Thonvold In keeping with the themes, we have discussed this Lenten season in Slow Church, let us use the following scripture to live in for Holy Week. “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (Rye Brook, NY). Their welcome statement reads: “We welcome all who are seeking God’s love and grace. We welcome all because God welcomes all. We encourage young children to participate and make their presence known. We are many races and cultures, different […]