Author: Ashlei Buhrow

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: St. Andrew Lutheran Church (Vancouver, WA). Their welcome statement reads: "Reflecting Jesus’ calling, we, the community of St. Andrew, proclaim that the gifts of God are for all so we welcome… All abilities and disabilities All believers and unbelievers All races and ethnicities All religions and creeds All gender identities All countries of origin All sexual orientations All immigrants and refugees All...

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Emmaus Table at 7400 Woodlawn (Seattle, WA). Their welcome statement reads: "Emmaus Table is a newly forming worshipping community in the Green Lake neighborhood of North Seattle. At Emmaus Table we welcome people of all ages, races, classes, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. We come together to practice hospitality in order to encounter Jesus in the stranger made friend. Through Eucharist, su...

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: King of Glory Lutheran Church (Boise, ID). Their welcome statement reads: "As a Reconciling in Christ congregation, King of Glory commits to celebrating the love of God with all people. Whatever your abilities, gender identification, sexual orientation, relationship status, color, culture, faith tradition or economic circumstance; whatever your past or present - or if you’ve ever felt like an outsider – you are w...

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: St. Timothy Lutheran Church (Miami Gardens, FL). Their welcome statement reads: "St. Timothy Evangelical Lutheran Church welcome All of God’s children. We do not see strangers in this church. Rather, we see sisters and brothers who reflect God’s image in all faiths and denominations. We do not ask you to change; we just ask you to come just as you are. St. Timothy Evangelical Lutheran Church serves as God’s house...

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Reformation Evangelical Lutheran Church (Media, PA). Their welcome statement reads: "Called by Christ, we invite and welcome all people. We welcome all because God welcomes all, regardless of race or culture, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or relationship status. We welcome all without regard to addictions, physical or mental health, age, abilities, imprisonment, socio-economic circumstan...

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: The 8th Day Project (Oshkosh, WI). Their welcome statement reads: "As beloved children of God, we see all of creation as having valuable stories and infinite worth. These are gifts from God, meant to be shared with the world. Together as a community, we follow Christ's own example of inclusion and love: we welcome all. We affirm people of all races, ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and bac...

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Journey House Campus Ministry (River Falls, WI). Their welcome statement reads: "Together we share, exemplify, and embody Christ through worship, mission, and education, and we welcome EVERYONE regardless of race, religion, gender identity, or sexual orientation." Learn more about Journey House Campus Ministry at: http://journeyhousecampusministry.org

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Calvary Lutheran Church (Federal Way, WA). Their welcome statement reads: "As Christ's church we choose to be different together, embracing the diversity of God's creation. We celebrate the beauty of this creation by welcoming people of all: * Beliefs, questions, and doubts * Races, cultures, and ethnicities *Sexual orientations, gender identities & expressions * Economic status and living situations * P...

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: St. Stephen's Lutheran Church (Wilmington, DE). Their welcome statement reads: "WE BELIEVE that the gospel is God's gift to all people, shared unconditionally and without regard to race, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic or family status, age, physical or mental abilities, outward appearance, or religious affiliation. We seek to live the truth written in Ephesians that Christ breaks down the ...