A New RIC Community: St Andrew’s Lutheran Church (Ames, IA)
Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a new Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church in Ames, Iowa. Their welcome statement reads: “We are a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran church in America. In keeping with the life and teaching of Jesus Christ, we are a progressive Ames Church joyfully and unconditionally welcoming all people of […]
A Recent RIC Community: Atonement Lutheran Church (Wesley Chapel, FL)
Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a recent Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Atonement Lutheran Church in Wesley Chapel, Florida. Their welcome statement reads: “We are called by Jesus to love God and one another, and to accept, welcome, and embrace all people without exceptions. We commit to social and racial equity, creating a safe, supportive worship space, […]
Stonewall Anniversary
Stonewall Anniversary – June 28, 1969 Liberation is a movement, and the LGBTQIA+ movement started as a riot. Our government, communities, and maybe even some of our churches will try and tell us there is not room for LGBTQIA+ to live fully and freely as God made them; but we know the truth. ReconcilingWorks exists […]
A New RIC Community: St. John Lutheran Church (Ashwaubenon, WI)
Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a new Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: St. John Lutheran Church in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin. Their welcome statement reads: “St. John Lutheran Church of Ashwaubenon strives to be an all-inclusive and inviting Christian Community whose mission is Sharing the Bread of Life. We are called to share God’s Good News of love, grace, […]
A Recent RIC Community: Christ Memorial Lutheran Church (Plymouth, MN)
Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a recent Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Christ Memorial Lutheran Church in Plymouth, Minnesota. Their welcome statement reads: “As a Reconciling in Christ faith community, Christ Memorial Lutheran Church strives to embrace fully the gospel of Christ our Savior – to live as a community that welcomes and advocates for all of […]
A New RIC Community: Unity Lutheran Church (Burlington, IA)
Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a new Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Unity Lutheran Church in Burlington, Iowa. Their welcome statement reads: “We commit to being a Reconciling in Christ Congregation. As followers of Christ, who calls us to reconciliation and wholeness, we, the members of Unity Lutheran, welcome all who are seeking God. Believing all are […]
Finding Community
Beloveds we need each other now more than ever. The way we make it through trials and hard times is as a community. If you or someone you know if looking to expand their network and LGBTQIA+ community, make sure and check out your local and state LGBTQIA+ organizations as well as these national resources! […]
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 […]