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Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Faith Lutheran Church (Roseburg, OR). Their welcome statement reads: "We are a church that shares a living, daring confidence in God's grace. Liberated by our faith, we embrace everyone as a whole person, with questions, doubts, complexities and all. We are moved by God's grace to welcome all who have ever felt marginalized, no matter your gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, ethnicity, marital status, ...

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: South Loop Campus Ministry (Chicago, IL). Their welcome statement reads: "At the South Loop Campus Ministry you are welcome and celebrated for who God created and redeemed you to be. This is not limited by your race, class, age, ability, documentation status, criminal record, mental or physical health, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We welcome all, especially our LGBTQIA2+ siblings. So whatever you...

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Christ Lutheran Church of Alamo Heights (San Antonio, TX). Their welcome statement reads: " All are welcome at Christ Lutheran Church. We emphasize grace, forgiveness, and the reality that God is love. The teachings and example of Jesus call us to love one another and to be an inclusive and affirming community for people of every culture, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, relationship status, family ...

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Emmanuel Lutheran Church (Vienna, VA). Their welcome statement reads: "Emmanuel Lutheran Church welcomes all who are seeking God's love and grace. We welcome and affirm full participation by all because God welcomes all, regardless of race, culture, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, relationship or socio-economic status, addictions, physical or mental heal...

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Freedom Lutheran Church (Oregon, IL). Their welcome statement reads: "As Freedom Lutheran, we are Freed in Christ to Welcome, Grow, and Serve. We uphold this mission by embracing Christ’s love, which blankets the expanse of creation. We are all created in God’s image; Christ’s love embraces people of all ages, races, ethnicities, genders, family structures, sexual orientations, gender identities, socioecon...

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Reformation Lutheran Church (Las Vegas, NV). Their welcome statement reads: "Reformation Church seeks to always be an open and welcoming faith community. Since all people are created in God’s image, we commit to working toward justice and inclusivity inside and outside this congregation. What does that mean? This means that our table is a place where Jesus sits down to share a meal with us. This faith communi...

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Christ the Servant Lutheran Church (Reston, VA). Their welcome statement reads: "You are welcome to worship here! Whether you arrive on foot, on wheels, with some assistance, or in the company of a service animal, there will be someone to greet you and all who accompany you with a helping hand. Whether you are living year to year, day to day, or paycheck to paycheck, a cup of hot coffee will be ready for ...

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: South Wedge Mission (Rochester, NY). Their welcome statement reads: "The Gospel of God’s love in Jesus Christ proclaims that, by grace, God’s family has always already included all of humanity. The Church, as the Body of Christ, is called to keep up with and reflect God’s inclusivity. We, the members of South Wedge Mission, recognize that LGBTQIA+ persons have always been a part of Christ’s Body, and of our c...

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Reformation Lutheran Church (Brookfield, WI). Their welcome statement reads: "Reformation Lutheran Church Reconciling In Christ Welcome Statement We, Reformation Lutheran Church, Brookfield, have prayerfully journeyed together to become a Reconciling In Christ Congregation. We celebrate that all persons are created in God’s image. We embrace each person’s sacred wisdom. We welcome persons of all s...