Reconciling Works

Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary (LTSS) a seminary of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), has been designated as Reconciling in Christ (RIC). LTSS is located in Columbia, SC and is the theological school within Lenoir-Rhyne University. Their welcome statement states: “We, the academic community of Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary, confess that we are given […]

Join ReconcilingWorks in celebrating Bisexual Visibility Week with us culminating in Bi Visibility Day September 23.  As Lutherans, we embrace paradox and give thanks that our “Both/And God” calls people of all sexual orientations and gender identities “Beloved!” Our identities are lived on continua, and we know we are more than a single story. Harmful stereotypes of bisexual people […]

ReconcilingWorks applauds Rev. Elizabeth Eaton, the Presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and her firm statement in support of transgender people in the latest episode of the Chicago Sun-Time’s “Face to Faith” podcast. “Our church has done work for years thinking about this. And we have come to the understanding that God’s […]

ReconcilingWorks’ celebration of the 750th Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community comes in the midst of this morning’s announcement to discriminate against transgender people by banning them from serving in the military. As transphobia increases at the local, state, and federal level, your faith community’s voice is needed to speak a truth of love and inclusion. […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome and celebrate the 750th Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Our Redeemer Lutheran Church (Indianapolis, IN). Their welcome statement reads: “Our Redeemer Lutheran Church has committed to being a Reconciling in Christ congregation. We all are one in the body of Christ. None of us is greater or lesser in the eyes of […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Lutheran Church of the Redeemer (Woburn, MA). Their welcome statement reads: “Living out the unconditional love of God, in Christ, we the people of Redeemer welcome you. We honor you, and all that makes you who you are: your sexual orientation, your gender identity, your race, […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Our Third Space (Gresham, OR). Their welcome statement reads: “All Are Welcome! If you are Asian, Hispanic, Black or White… If you are male or female or transgender…. If you are three days old, 30 years old, or 103 years old… If you’ve never stepped foot […]

There are few things that compare to being surrounded by 3,000 faithful women of the ELCA. Over the weekend ReconcilingWorks was blessed to host a booth at the Women of the ELCA’s Tenth Triennial Gathering in Minneapolis, MN. Executive Director, Aubrey Thonvold, and Annual Fund Director, Ryan Muralt, shared in conversation, gave away hundreds of resources, […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Christ Lutheran Church on Capitol Hill (Saint Paul, MN). Their welcome statement reads: “Our mission statement describes our congregational identity as a ‘diverse people brought together by the grace of God.’ That identity is inclusive of all people – of every race, national origin, immigration status, […]