Reconciling Works

LGBTQIA+ Icon Keith Boykin (Journalist, author, and LGBTQ+ activist) “It is not always easy to be who we are, but as we grow up and mature and develop coping mechanisms that enable us to survive and thrive in a complicated world, we have the responsibility to reach back and help others still struggling along the […]

ReconcilingWorks honors the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots—a watershed moment in LGBTQIA+ history when queer and trans people, especially trans women of color, resisted harassment, violence, and systemic oppression and sparked a movement for liberation. Stonewall reminds us that Pride began as protest. It began with courage, resistance, and a refusal to accept injustice as […]

ReconcilingWorks extends deep gratitude and joy for our partnerships through the Reconciling in Christ (RIC) program. Beginning in 1983, the holy work of this ministry now represents 13% of ELCA and 7% of ELCIC congregations, synods, and ministries. On Mondays through June we are celebrating all RIC Partners who became RIC in June. Below is […]

LGBTQIA+ Icon Troy Perry (Minister and LGBTQ+ activist) “If God loves me, then God has to love other gay people too.” “There are times when you have to fight for what is right, and you have to fight in their face. I say that over and over again. We can’t back away from being who […]

LGBTQIA+ Icon Mathew Tyler Oakley (YouTuber, LGBTQ+ activist, and author) “This is why homophobia is a terrible evil: It disguises itself as a concern while it is inherently hate.” “The only constant you have from point A, your birth to point B, your death is you. There is no point in changing who you are […]

LGBTQIA+ Icon Morris Kight (LGBTQ+ activist) “So marched we did, with butterflies in our stomachs, with legitimate doubts and fears but with enormous courage and devotion.” “Think of yourself as being: I’m being OK, I’m being good, I’m being gay. Build on that and through that we’re building a community. It’s not perfect, but we […]

LGBTQIA+ Icon Henry “Harry” Hay Jr., 1912-2002 (LGBTQ+ activist and labor organizer) “I always say to people, ‘if you share my dream, why don’t we walk together?’ That’s my only organizing tool.” “Give yourself permission to enjoy being gay. You do have to give yourself permission. You have been told you may not. Give yourself […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a new Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   Faith Lutheran Church of Bristol in Bristol, Connecticut. Their welcome statement reads: “As the people of Faith Lutheran Church of Bristol, we recognize Jesus’ announcement of the Kingdom of God as God’s embrace to all people. Embraced by God, we proclaim our welcome unreservedly to […]