Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a recent Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:
Christ the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Salem, Oregon.
Their welcome statement reads:
“Welcome to our faith community we call Christ the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.
We believe that reconciliation is the full mission and initiative of God. Christ calls us to reconciliation and wholeness and we are challenged by the Gospel to be agents of healing within our community and society. Because it is Christ and Christ’s work that reconciles us, we welcome all people into our faith community and into the fullness of God’s love. We welcome people of all races, ages, backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, neuro and physical diversity, educational level and socio-economic level, immigration or familial status and political or faith-life affiliation.
We believe in and stand for values of inclusion, racial equity, and justice. Following the example of Christ we strive to be an evermore welcoming community and to extend our most heartfelt welcome to all. Please join us as we seek to celebrate the image of God in all people, nurture meaningful relationships, and share our collective gifts in response to the world’s deep hunger for hope, love, grace, justice and peace. Grace and peace to you my friend – Grace and peace be with you always and you are welcome here!“
Learn more about Christ the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at: www.ChristTheGoodShep.org