North Carolina Synod assembly calls for house bill 2 repeal
The North Carolina Synod (ELCA) assembly passed 16.05, “HOUSE BILL 2 RESOLUTION FOR NC SYNOD OF THE ELCA,” addressing the recently passed House Bill 2. House Bill 2 prohibits North Carolinians from filing housing and employment discrimination cases in state courts on the basis of age, sex, religion, national origin, race, class, disability, sexual orientation, or […]
A new RIC community: Christ Lutheran Church (Nashville, TN)
ReconcilingWorks is proud to announce our newest RIC community: Christ Lutheran Church in Nashville, Tennessee! Their welcome statement reads: “All are welcome! All God’s children are welcome, wherever they are from, whatever their age, the contents of their wallet, how they speak, and whatever their abilities or disabilities. We welcome all because Jesus welcomes all: […]
Southeastern synod assembly passes LGBT justice resolution
The Southeastern Synod (ELCA) assembly passed 2016-07, “A Resolution Concerning Justice,” addressing recent anti-LGBTQ laws passed by several of its state assemblies. ReconcilingWorks affirms the synod’s action as it continues its journey as a Reconciling in Christ (RIC) synod. The resolution cites the 1997 ELCA Churchwide Assembly memorial calling for the US Congress to outlaw workplace […]
A new RIC community: The Sobremesa Community (Columbia, SC)
ReconcilingWorks is proud to announce our newest RIC community: The Sobremesa Community in Columbia, South Carolina! Their welcome statement reads: “You could call us “progressive,” or maybe “inclusive.” We’re not interested in explaining at people, or convincing people of something they don’t believe, or making people feel ashamed. We’re a LGBTQ+-affirming group, and as long as […]
A new RIC community: Nativity Lutheran Church (Bethlehem, GA)
ReconcilingWorks is proud to present our newest RIC community: Nativity Lutheran Church in Bethlehem, Georgia! Their welcome statement reads: “Whoever you are and wherever you come from You are Welcome here! Whether you are young or not so young, Asian, Hispanic, African, European, or just plain American, You are Welcome here! If you are gay, straight, […]
Northwest Washington Synod assembly calls for education, advocacy on behalf of transgender neighbors
The Northwest Washington Synod (ELCA) passed “A Statement of Support of Congregational Education Measures Regarding Transgender Individuals.” ReconcilingWorks affirms the assembly’s actions and commits to be a resource for congregations, their members, synod leaders, and pastors as they learn more about and educate on behalf of their transgender and non-binary neighbors. The resolution cites the 2013 […]
A new RIC community: Grace Lutheran Church (Mendham, NJ)
ReconcilingWorks is proud to present our newest RIC community: Grace Lutheran Church in Mendham, NJ! Their welcome statement reads: “Welcome to Grace Lutheran Church Come Grow in Faith with Grace. At Grace we welcome everyone. We believe it is wrong to discriminate against anyone. We are aware that some people have been wounded by churches. […]
A new RIC community: Church of the Resurrection (Pewaukee, WI)
ReconcilingWorks is proud to present our newest RIC community: Church of the Resurrection in Pewaukee, Wisconsin! Their welcome statement reads: “As a Reconciling in Christ congregation of the ELCA, we welcome all who are seeking God’s love and grace. We welcome gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people, their partners, spouses, and families. We open our […]
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