Author: Ashlei Cramer

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Reformation Lutheran Church (Brookfield, WI). Their welcome statement reads: "Reformation Lutheran Church Reconciling In Christ Welcome Statement We, Reformation Lutheran Church, Brookfield, have prayerfully journeyed together to become a Reconciling In Christ Congregation. We celebrate that all persons are created in God’s image. We embrace each person’s sacred wisdom. We welcome persons of all s...

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Pointe of Grace Lutheran Church (Mukilteo, WA). Their welcome statement reads: "As people of Grace, made one in the waters of baptism, we are strengthened by diversity. We are a community that welcomes people of every ability, age, citizenship status, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, language, life circumstance, marital status, political perspective, race, sexual orientation, and creed. Whether you ...

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: St. Andrew's Lutheran Church (San Mateo, CA). Their welcome statement reads: "We welcome all people as children of God and invite you to participate fully in the life and ministry at St. Andrew's regardless of age, race, education, ethnic origin, marital or family status, cultural heritage, sexual orientation, gender identity, economic reality or diversity of ability. We resolve to be a church with open heart...

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Hope Lutheran Church (El Sobrante, CA). Their welcome statement reads: "Be it hereby RESOLVED that Hope Lutheran Church of West Contra Costa County declares itself a Reconciling in Christ congregation, a congregation that welcomes people of all sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions, fully into the life and ministry of the congregation." Learn more about Hope Lutheran Church at: https://...

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: First Lutheran Church and School (Torrance, CA). Their welcome statement reads: "We celebrate diversity at FLCS. There are more than 75 ethnic and tribal identities represented in our congregation and schools. We welcome all people, regardless of race, sexual orientation, gender identity or background. All are welcome!" Learn more about First Lutheran Church and School at: www.flchurch.org

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Gloria Dei Lutheran Church (Garland, TX). Their welcome statement reads: "ALL ARE WELCOME AT GLORIA DEI LUTHERAN CHURCH! As Lutherans, we believe that God's grace is given to all, regardless of color, age, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, economic status, mental or physical health status, culture, or faith tradition. We strive to live up to the example of unconditional love and acceptance that ...

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Lutheran Church of the Redeemer (Savannah, GA). Their welcome statement reads: "We are Christ's Church There is a place for you here. We are a church that shares a living confidence in God's grace. Liberated by our faith, we embrace you as a whole person - questions, complexities and all. Everyone is invited and welcomed regardless of race, age, ability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and culture. We w...

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (Thousand Oaks, CA). Their welcome statement reads: "Holy Trinity joyfully extends Christ’s love to all. We welcome everyone regardless of race, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental health, faith, doubt, family composition, political affiliation, socio-economic status, or any other category that divides us. Christ taught us that loving is a ne...

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Our Saviour's Lutheran Church (Holladay, UT). Their welcome statement reads: "We embrace the teaching of Jesus to love one another as we are first loved by God: wholly and abundantly. We want all people to know that they are worthy of God’s unconditional love and grace. Whoever you are-we want you here. Whatever your gender identity-we want you here. Wherever you’re from-we want you here. Whatever your st...