Author: Jennifer

A New RIC Community: Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church (Homewood, IL)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a new Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church in Homewood, Illinois. Their welcome statement reads: “We at Faith Lutheran Church believe every person is a gift, a unique and beloved child of God. We embrace the call of Jesus to welcome all people, which we understand to include people […]

A New RIC Community: Spirit of Christ Lutheran Church (Clawson, MI)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a new Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   Spirit of Christ Lutheran Church (Clawson, MI) Their welcome statement reads: “At Spirit of Christ, we welcome all individuals as having been created in the image of God. We embrace, affirm, and advocate for all of God’s beloved children. We celebrate all racial and ethnic […]

A Recent RIC Community: First Evangelical Lutheran Church (Toronto, ON)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a recent Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   First Evangelical Lutheran Church (Toronto, ON) Their welcome statement reads: “We appreciate and celebrate the participation of all members of our diverse and multicultural community in the ongoing life of First Lutheran. As an ever-reforming church we recognize this has not always been the case. […]

A New RIC Community: Northern Illinois Synod (Moline, IL)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a new Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   The Northern Illinois Synod of the ELCA in Moline, Illinois. Their welcome statement reads: “Journeying together as we love Christ and love all for the sake of the world, the Northern Illinois Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America strives to reflect the expansive […]

A Recent RIC Community: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (Brunswick, ME)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a recent Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Brunswick, Maine. Their welcome statement reads: “Welcome to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church! No matter who you are, who you love, how you vote, the color of your skin, your relationship with God, or your feelings about Church, we affirm you, […]

ReconcilingWorks at the ELCA Churchwide Assembly Next Week

Are you going to be at the ELCA Churchwide Assembly next week in Phoenix? If yes, ReconcilingWorks would love to have you join us for Morning Prayer (Tuesday – Friday) and a ReconcilingWorks Reception (Thursday evening). Start your day in prayer with ReconcilingWorks on Tuesday – Friday mornings at 8:30 am in the Convention Center […]

A New RIC Community: Zoar Lutheran Church (Canby, OR)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a new Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:    Zoar Lutheran Church in Canby, Oregon. Their welcome statement reads: “Welcome to Zoar Lutheran Church! Zoar seeks to follow Jesus’s example of inclusion by welcoming and affirming all, including all whom the world attempts to separate, divide, or isolate. We are committed to fostering social […]

A Recent RIC Community: Peace First Lutheran Church (Astoria, OR)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a recent Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   Peace First Lutheran Church in Astoria, Oregon. Their welcome statement reads: “Peace First Lutheran Church Following Jesus’ command to love, we, the community of Peace First, proclaim that the gifts of God are for all, so we welcome and advocate for equity and justice for […]

A Recent RIC Community: First Lutheran Church (Norfolk, VA)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a recent Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   First Lutheran Church in Norfolk, Virginia. Their welcome statement reads: “Connected by the love of Jesus, we at First Lutheran welcome people of all ages, races, sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, abilities, socio-economic status, citizenship status or political affiliation. Committed to inclusivity, racial equity, […]

A New RIC Community: Good Soil Lutheran Ministries (Rocky River, OH)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a new Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   Good Soil Lutheran Ministries in Rocky River, Ohio. Their welcome statement reads: “Reflecting the abundant welcome of the Kingdom of God as revealed by Jesus, Good Soil Lutheran Ministries welcomes all who seek God’s love and grace. We affirm and celebrate the diversity of humanity […]