Reconciling Works

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a new Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   Grace Lutheran Church in Des Moines, Iowa. Their welcome statement reads: “Grace Lutheran Church commits to welcoming and celebrating all people; those in the LGBTQIA+ community, Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and their allies. We commit to the work of anti-racism, liberation, social and environmental […]

Have an Open Call or Position? Post on our Job Board! Our Job Board is open to our Reconciling in Christ (RIC) Partners to post their open calls and positions in support of attracting candidates to their ministry. RIC Partners simply need to complete this short online form.  This free service is available to our […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a new Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   Saint Luke Lutheran Church in Silver Spring, Maryland. Their welcome statement reads: “WELCOME! We at Saint Luke Lutheran Church believe that every person is a child of God and God’s unconditional love, grace and mercy is there for all people. Every person has worth 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 February we are celebrating all RIC Partners who became RIC in February. Below is […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a new Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   Westby Coon Prairie Lutheran Church in Westby, Wisconsin. Their welcome statement reads: “The boundless good news of God’s grace embraces everyone. Here at Westby Coon Prairie, we invite you to be your authentic self. Scripture teaches us that Jesus’s love is for all people regardless […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a new Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   Joy! Lutheran Church in Gurnee, Illinois Their welcome statement reads: “Joy! intentionally welcomes and includes all people fully into the faith community, regardless of lifestyle, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, race, ethnicity, religious background/journey, physical or mental ability, education, socioeconomic or marital status, age, and political […]

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 January we are celebrating all RIC Partners who became RIC in January – 227! […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a new Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   Christ Lutheran Church in Walla Walla, Washington. Their welcome statement reads: “Welcome to Christ Lutheran Church! We welcome and invite all as Jesus Christ welcomes and includes all races, ethnicities, ages, abilities, citizenship, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions. You are invited to worship […]