Author: Ashlei Buhrow

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Mount Olive Lutheran Church (Rochester, MN). Their welcome statement reads: "We trust that God calls Mount Olive Lutheran Church to a ministry of reconciliation. We embrace as a gift the diversity of our neighborhood and the world, and we extend God's hospitality by welcoming, hearing, and treasuring: All gender identities and sexual orientations; All races and ethnicities; All ages and abilities; All economic st...

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Trinity Lutheran Church (Stillwater, MN). Their welcome statement reads: "Trinity Lutheran Church is a faithful community in the heart of Stillwater. We seek to be a church grounded in the reconciling Gospel of Jesus Christ. In doing so, we intentionally educate ourselves in becoming more effective advocates for all of God's people. We embrace those of strong, uncertain, or undiscovered faith. We e...

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Lutheran Students of Appalachian (Boone, NC). Their welcome statement reads: "Welcome to Lutheran Students of Appalachian! We are a community of students from Appalachian State University who strive to represent God’s love through all people. We accept all individuals regardless of race and ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender identity, socioeconomic status and political affiliation, mental and physical ab...

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: St. Stephen Lutheran Church (Pompano Beach, FL). Their welcome statement reads: "In response to the amazing love, mercy and grace of God; St. Stephen Lutheran Church is a community that openly welcomes all who are seeking God’s divine love and grace. All are welcome in this place regardless of race or culture, sexual orientation or gender identity, economic situation or life situation, marital or relationship sta...

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Peace Lutheran Church (Gahanna, OH). Their welcome statement reads: "We are a Reconciling in Christ Congregation ● Because we are ALL created in God’s image (Genesis 1:26) ● Because Jesus has commanded us to love one another as Jesus has loved us (John 13:34-35, 15:12) ● Because our core purpose is to love God, Neighbor, and Self (Matthew 22:37-39) We at Peace Lutheran Church welcome, love, and include ...

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Trinity Lutheran Church (Battle Creek, MI). Their welcome statement reads: "We believe God created all of humanity in God’s image. Since every person is made in the image of God, every person is part of God’s family. Whatever your gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, income, mental or physical ability, age, religious background, nationality, or political ideology, you are welcome here. Diversi...

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: King of Glory Lutheran Church (Dallas, TX). Their welcome statement reads: "In response to the overwhelming love of God, we stand in awe of God’s vast mercy.  King of Glory Lutheran Church proclaims that the Gospel is God’s gift to all people, to be shared unconditionally.  As followers of Christ, the members of King of Glory seek reconciling and wholeness in a world that is often an unloving place. In faithfulne...

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: First Evangelical Lutheran Church (Brockton, MA). Their welcome statement displayed above and written below reads: "Members and friends of First Lutheran Church believe that the love of God is universal, extending to all peoples, across all barriers. In response to God’s love, we welcome all to our community regardless of what defines our lives. COME JOIN US!" Learn more about First Evangelical Lutheran Church ...

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (Stevenson, WA). Their welcome statement reads: "We welcome all because God welcomes all regardless of race, culture, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or relationship status. In this welcome, we include all people without regard to addictions, physical or mental health, imprisonment, socio-economic circumstance, or anything that too often divides us. Our...

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Emmanuel Lutheran Church (Bakersfield, CA). Their welcome statement reads: "Guided by the Holy Spirit, we recognize the church is in a never-ending process of growth, reformation, and reconciliation. As a welcoming, all-inclusive community of faith, we believe Jesus commands us to love one another. We value the uniqueness of each individual as created in the image of God. We celebrate people of any age, faith hi...