Reconciling Works

We’re excited to share that the ReconcilingWorks Board has pledged a $5,000 Year-End Matching Gift. Every dollar you give will be matched dollar-for-dollar through December 31, doubling your impact for LGBTQIA+ inclusion and justice in the church. Your matched gift helps: Empower faith communities on the Reconciling in Christ journey Expand advocacy, education, and training […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a new Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   King of Kings Lutheran Church in Shelby Township, Michigan. Their welcome statement reads: “Today we extend a special welcome to those who are single, married, partnered, divorced, or are a member of the LGBTQIA+ community. You are welcome if you are a crying newborn, dirt […]

ReconcilingWorks extends deep gratitude and joy for our partnerships through the Reconciling in Christ (RIC) program. Beginning in 1983, the holy work of this ministry now represents 13% of ELCA and 7% of ELCIC congregations, synods, and ministries. On Mondays through December 22 we are celebrating all RIC Partners who became RIC in December. Below […]

  Loving God of creation, transform us. Turn our words into acts of your justice and love. Turn points of conflict into possibilities for coalition. In the name of Jesus, Amen. -OUT in Scripture

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a new Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   Christ Lutheran Church (Ferndale, WA) Their welcome statement reads: “At Christ Lutheran Church we live in Christ and share God’s love with all people. CLC celebrates and affirms the sacred worth of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions, including the LGBTQIA+ community; people […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a new Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Jericho, Vermont. Their welcome statement reads: “Good Shepherd Lutheran Church believes that God’s love is freely given to all regardless of identity. No matter who you are, how you connect with faith and spirituality, or where you are on life’s […]

ReconcilingWorks extends deep gratitude and joy for our partnerships through the Reconciling in Christ (RIC) program. Beginning in 1983, the holy work of this ministry now represents 13% of ELCA and 7% of ELCIC congregations, synods, and ministries. On Mondays through December 22 we are celebrating all RIC Partners who became RIC in December. Below […]

  Eternal lover of our souls, during this Advent time of preparation, help us understand the wilderness experiences of our lives as opportunities to assist you in your prophetic transformation of the earth, of all. In the name of Jesus, Amen. -OUT in Scripture

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a new Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   Atonement Lutheran Church in Overland Park, Kansas. Their welcome statement reads: “You Are Welcome Here. Atonement Lutheran Church believes that all people are created by God and share the same need for forgiveness, hope and healing. Even on issues where it is difficult to reach […]

There is still time for you to make an impact! Your generosity, engagement, and encouragement sustain this ministry of welcome, inclusion, celebration, and justice for LGBTQIA+ people across the church. Every contribution—large or small—helps ensure that ReconcilingWorks can continue accompanying congregations, strengthening the RIC movement, and advocating for a church that reflects God’s expansive love. […]