Reconciling Works

ReconcilingWorks is proud of Reconciling in Christ (RIC) congregation, Edmonds Lutheran Church (Edmonds, WA), for responding with grace when a sign was posted in an attempt to take away from their rainbow flag flown for 2017 RIC Sunday. Edmonds Lutheran Church released this press release Tuesday: Edmonds Lutheran Church honors and welcomes everyone from the LGBT community into […]

ReconcilingWorks is grieved to share the news of the sudden passing of longtime supporter and Board Member Everett Freeman. The light and love of Everett will be deeply missed in this holy work of LGBTQ welcome, inclusion, and celebration that he worked so passionately for in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada. Please join me […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in North Easton, MA. Their welcome statement reads: “ In service to the gospel of Jesus Christ for a world created for communion with God and in need of personal and social healing, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church offers hospitality and welcome to all. […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Epiphany Lutheran Church in Harrisburg, PA. Their welcome statement reads: “We believe that Christ calls us to reconciliation and wholeness in a world of alienation and brokenness. We recognize that each person is a unique creation of God and, through grace, is called a child of […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: St. John Lutheran Church in Jacksonville, FL. Their welcome statement reads: “We Are: SEEKING to know Christ, STRIVING to make Christ known and SERVING with a new freshness. We are a safe place to explore your faith and to heal. We’re welcoming of all people regardless of […]

Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community, St. James Lutheran Church in Gettysburg, PA participated in the Transgender Day of Remembrance November 20, 2016 in several meaningful ways.”In remembering their lives we renew our commitment to our statement of welcome and inclusion which calls on us to love our neighbor wholeheartedly, seek justice, create peace and practice […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Cleveland Heights, OH. Their welcome statement reads: “As Christ calls us to reconciliation and wholeness, we the members of Bethlehem Lutheran Church are a Reconciling in Christ Congregation. We welcome all who are seeking God’s love and grace. We welcome all because […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Grace Lutheran Church in Apple Valley, MN. Their welcome statement reads: “We at Grace Lutheran Church are committed to being an affirming, loving and welcoming community of faith for all people. We believe the gospel is God’s gift to be shared unconditionally regardless of age, ethnicity, […]

A prayer for Sunday November 20, Transgender Day of Remembrance: God of love, you weep with us in our grief and fear. Enfold in your loving embrace all those in our trans community lost to death this year. You know their names, Divine Creator, even when they are misnamed or misgendered as a last act […]

This week, ReconcilingWorks joins organizations and individuals all over the map celebrating Transgender Awareness Week. We do this to celebrate the beautiful lives of God’s beloved who are transgender and gender non-conforming and to shine a light on the issues these communities face.To raise awareness and visibility, we encourage you to share the resources and stories […]