Reconciling Works

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a new Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   Diamond Lake Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Their welcome statement reads: “You are welcome at Diamond Lake Lutheran Church, a Reconciling in Christ congregation. Your presence makes your journey part of our journey–one we share with people of all ages and abilities, family structures, sexual […]

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Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a recent Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Port Jefferson Station, New York. Their welcome statement reads: “St. Paul’s Lutheran Church welcomes all to join us in worship and fellowship. We welcome people of all races, ethnicities, of every marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation and gender […]

Today we celebrate the sacred gift of identity and the power of names and pronouns to affirm who we are. Using someone’s correct pronouns is a simple, holy act of respect and love—it honors the divine image in which each person is created. At ReconcilingWorks, our faith calls us to ensure that every person is […]

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 throughout October we are celebrating all RIC Partners who became RIC in October. Below is […]

Today and every day, we affirm that coming out is a sacred act of truth-telling. ReconcilingWorks celebrates the courage, truth, and beauty of LGBTQIA+ people who share their stories and live authentically. We also know that during this politically charged time in our country, it is not safe for all people to be out. At […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a recent Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   First Lutheran Church in Portland, Maine. Their welcome statement reads: “At First Lutheran Church, we value and celebrate the richness of God’s creation and offer full welcome and inclusion to all people. Our welcome is as boundless as God’s grace. It is not affected nor […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a new Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   Becoming Oswego in Oswego, Illinois. Their welcome statement reads: “At Becoming, we live out our faith, where all people can find meaningful and joyful lives. We believe in the uniqueness of every individual. We accompany people as they discover and embody their ideal, best selves. […]