Reconciling Works

BREAKING NEWS: Today a Lutheran couple and their Pastor joined a landmark lawsuit to protect First Amendment rights of North Carolina clergy.  According to the Campaign for Southern Equality, this lawsuit, filed in a Federal District Court by the United Church of Christ, is the first such case brought by a national religious denomination challenging […]

Last week the World Bank’s Spring Meetings drew to a close. It has been less than a month since the World Bank delayed a $90 million loan to Uganda in light of the recently enacted Anti-Homosexuality Act. In a powerful op-ed announcing the delayed loan, Bank President Dr. Jim Kim spoke out against discrimination on […]

The Minnesota State Senate passes the Safe and Supportive Schools Act! This law will take Minnesota from having the weakest anti-bullying law in the country to the strongest. It provides educators, parents and students with tools and resources they need for bullying prevention and intervention.

Learn more: www.outfront.org/safeschools/bill

For free “allies against bullying” curriculum to use in your congregation visit: https://www.reconcilingworks.org/antibullying

BREAKING NEWS: Safe & Supportive Minnesota Schools Act Scheduled for A Vote This Thursday, April 3. Click here to find your senator. Then call or email her/him TODAY and let them know that you support the Safe Schools bill and you want them to vote yes to protect all students from bullying.  Join us at the […]

On February 6, Thrivent Financial implemented a “neutrality” policy that removed ReconcilingWorks and our partner in ministry Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries from its benevolence programs. This decision was made by a small management team, not by the membership or board of Thrivent. Here is a bulletin insert resource for your congregation to help spread the word and […]