A New RIC Community: Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church (Newport News, VA)
Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a new Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Newport News, Virginia. Their welcome statement reads: “Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church recognizes Christ’s love has no bounds and welcomes all believers regardless of color, race, ethnicity, age, marital status, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions, economic status, mental or […]
A Recent RIC Community: Christ Lutheran Church (Aptos, CA)
Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a recent Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Christ Lutheran Church in Aptos, California. Their welcome statement reads: “Yes – all are not just welcome but honored and essential here! Alongside our identity as a Reconciling in Christ congregation, Christ Lutheran Church is a community of people who welcomes, includes, celebrates, and advocates […]
Hearing the Story of LGBTQIA+ Rostered Leaders
ReconcilingWorks prays your PRIDE season is one filled love, celebration, and advocacy! As ReconcilingWorks strives to live out our mission of “advocating for the acceptance, full participation, and liberation of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions within the Lutheran Church” one important piece is to learn more about the stories and experiences of LGBTQIA+ Rostered […]
A New RIC Community: Calvary Lutheran Church (Hauppauge, NY)
Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a new Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Calvary Lutheran Church in Hauppauge, New York. Their welcome statement reads: “Calvary is committed to fostering a diverse community— one where all can receive and share God’s love, and this means everyone, including you! Calvary welcomes… people of varying sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender […]
Remembering the Emanuel Nine
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 […]
A Recent RIC Community: Our Savior’s Lutheran Church (Menomonie, WI)
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, […]
Anti-Trans Bills in 2025
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
A Recent RIC Community: Holy Cross Lutheran Church (Livonia, MI)
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 […]
A New RIC Community: United Lutheran Church (Grand Forks, ND)
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
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 […]
A Recent RIC Community: English Lutheran Church (La Crosse, WI)
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 […]
A New RIC Community: St. Paul Lutheran Church (Dearborn, MI)
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 […]