Reconciling Works

  We remember, Rev. Sharonda Coleman-Singleton, Cynthia Marie Graham Hurd, Susie Jackson, Ethel Lee Lance, the Rev. DePayne Middleton-Doctor, Tywanza Kibwe Diop Sanders, the Rev. Daniel Lee Simmons, the Rev. Myra Singleton Quarles Thompson, and the honorable state senator and pastor of the church, the Rev. Clementa C. Pinckney. Confessing Racism: A Lament for the […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a recent Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Menomonie, Wisconsin. Their welcome statement reads: “Our Savior’s Lutheran Church believes that all people are beloved of God. We celebrate and give thanks for the sacredness of all people. We affirm and embrace people of all ages, races, backgrounds, cultures, […]

What is happening with anti-trans bills in 2025? “In 2025, 920 bills are under consideration across the country that would negatively impact trans and gender non-conforming people. This number is anticipated to grow.” To learn more about bills follow this link: www.translegislation.com #RWKS #ReconcilingWorks #RIC #Reconcilinginchrist #Queerlutheran #lgbtqialutheran

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a recent Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   Holy Cross Lutheran Church (Livonia, MI) Their welcome statement reads: “Holy Cross is a Christ-centered community in the Lutheran tradition (ELCA). We believe all people are created in God’s image. We are passionate about the radical hospitality that Jesus showed all people, and are committed […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a new Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   United Lutheran Church in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Their welcome statement reads: “United Lutheran Church embraces the gift of God’s love for all creation. We rejoice in the way diversity informs, nurtures, and enriches the life and ministry we share. In a world that is […]

Pulse Nightclub: We Remember On this day ReconcilingWorks remembers the 49 people who lost their lives and the additional 53 who were injured at the hate crime, mass shooting at the Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, FL. In this political climate where LGBTQIA+ people and families are experience heightened discrimination, we know how important it is to […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a recent Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:    English Lutheran Church in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Their welcome statement reads: “The faith community of English Lutheran Church is rooted in Christ and committed to living life generously. We celebrate diversity of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, age, economic status, marital status, physical or […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a new Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   St. Paul Lutheran Church in Dearborn, Michigan. Their welcome statement reads: “The Congregation of St Paul Lutheran Church, Dearborn extends our hospitality and our welcome to all who seek or are growing in a relationship with our Savior, Jesus Christ. Affirming and celebrating diversity, people […]

New Job Board for Our RIC Partners We want to support RIC Partners in attracting candidates who want to work with RIC Partners. Therefore, we have added a Job Board to our website (find it on the website menu under RIC PROGRAM > OPEN CALLS AND POSITIONS). RIC Partners are invited to let us know about […]

Mutual Aid & Emergency Funds The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) is maintaining a list of resources and organizations that may provide emergency funding to individuals and families impacted by anti-LGBTQ+ legislation. Funds can be used to relocate or to access care or services outside of your current state of residence. Many of the organizations are […]