Reconciling Works

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

ReconcilingWorks is proud to recognize the first Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community in Alabama: Christ Lutheran Church of Prattville! “We at Christ Lutheran believe that we are called to be a congregation that opens its doors to all, especially those who have been harmed, excluded or marginalized by society or other faith traditions.  We have […]

ReconcilingWorks is proud to present our newest RIC community, Mercy Seat Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota! Their welcome statement reads: “At Mercy Seat, we are a community that welcomes you, in all the ways that you define yourself. We welcome people of all races, cultures and origins, all sexual orientations and gender identities, all abilities […]

ReconcilingWorks is proud to present our newest RIC community: Epiphany Lutheran Church in Suwanee, Georgia! Their welcome statement reads: “Our unity is in Christ. We welcome all because God welcomes all, regardless of any human divisions: race or culture, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or relationship status. We welcome all without regard to addictions, […]

On behalf of ReconcilingWorks and its Board of Directors, I want to express my deepest thanks and gratitude for Tim Fisher and his nine years of dedication and service to our organization and let you know his last day with ReconcilingWorks will be May 19th. Tim Fisher has worked faithfully for ReconcilingWorks since 2007. Tim’s […]

Rev. Dave Brauer-Rieke, bishop of the Oregon Synod (ELCA), wrote a letter to the editor of the Oregonian praising the Oregon Department of Education’s guidance to school districts on creating safe and supportive school environment for transgender students. See the full letter and text of school-district guidelines in the bishop’s letter below:  Dear Casey Parks, […]