Reconciling Works

Congratulations to Bishop-elect Rev. Tracey Breashears, the next Bishop of our RIC partner, Gulf Coast Synod!      On Saturday, May 17, at the Synod Assembly, Bishop’s Associate Tracey Breashears Schultz was elected as the 4th bishop of the Gulf Coast Synod. On the first ballot for bishop, 26 pastors were nominated. Pastor Tracey Breashears […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   The Canadian Lutheran Anglican Youth Gathering in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Their welcome statement reads: “Compelled by God’s expansive, unconditional love revealed in Christ and celebrating the image of God in young people, CLAY strives to welcome youth and their leaders in all their beautiful expressions of […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a recent Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   Edgebrook Lutheran Church in Chicago, Illinois. Their welcome statement reads: “Edgebrook Lutheran welcomes the full participation of all ages, gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations as well as all races, ethnicities, nationalities, cultures, abilities, and socioeconomic status in the life and work of the church. […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a recent Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   Living Waters Lutheran Church in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Their welcome statement reads: “The people of Living Waters Lutheran Church are called to share the grace of Christ with ALL people through worship and community service. We are committed to welcoming into our community and advocating […]

ReconcilingWorks is looking forward to attending the 2025 ELCA Churchwide Assembly. As we prepare to be there in less than 80 days, ReconcilingWorks would love to extend several invitations to those who will be attending. Invitations for you: If you are a voting member, please let us know by completing THIS FORM. ReconcilingWorks would love […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a recent Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   Christ the King Lutheran Church in Bloomington, Minnesota. Their welcome statement reads: “We the people of Christ the King Lutheran Church of Bloomington, MN believe that Jesus taught and exemplified a life of love, and so we seek to be loving in all of our […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Overland Park, Kansas. Their welcome statement reads: “Everyone is welcome. Yes … even you. Especially you. God’s love is for everyone – Every culture, class, and color, Every heritage and history, Every sexual orientation, Every type of brain and body, […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a recent Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   Messiah Lutheran Church in Madison, Wisconsin. Their welcome statement reads: “You are a beloved child of God who is unique and special. You are respected and accepted for who you are, with all your differences and gifts, including: sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, […]

Join ReconcilingWorks and our guest presenter Jamie Bruesehoff for an important and timely conversation (online via Zoom): Faithfully Protecting and Supporting Our Transgender, Nonbinary, and Gender Expansive Youth Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 7 PM ET Join us for a FREE  90-minute virtual gathering for parents and caregivers of transgender, nonbinary, and gender expansive young […]

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