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A New RIC Community: St. Thomas/Holy Spirit Lutheran Church (Saint Louis, MO)

Posted on June 26, 2019June 24, 2019 by Ashlei Buhrow

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: St. Thomas/Holy Spirit Lutheran Church (Saint Louis, MO). Their welcome statement reads: "“Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God” (Romans 15:7) As our Lord has committed his love for all of his creation so we too are directed to love all of Gods’ creation with no limits or boundaries. We therefore welcome to worship and membership all, whatever your age, sex, race, ethni...

A New RIC Community: Zion Lutheran Church (Ann Arbor, MI)

Posted on June 24, 2019June 19, 2019 by Ashlei Buhrow

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Zion Lutheran Church (Ann Arbor, MI). Their welcome statement reads: "We are intentional about living out our purpose at Zion Lutheran Church: ● To Know Christ is to understand his message of love and forgiveness ● To Grow in Christ is to trust in his divine forgiveness and to recognize that all people are God’s children and are worthy of love and belonging ● To Make Christ Known is to be open and affirmi...

A New RIC Community: Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church (New Paltz, NY)

Posted on June 21, 2019June 24, 2019 by Ashlei Buhrow

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church (New Paltz, NY). Their welcome statement reads: "WELCOME is at the heart of our mission at Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church of New Paltz. Celebrating the rich diversity of God's creation, we embrace our fellow human beings of all races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages, ability levels, faith journeys, and from all walks of life. Together, we joyfully ...

A New Merged RIC Community: United in Grace Lutheran (Vallejo, CA)

Posted on June 19, 2019June 14, 2019 by Ashlei Buhrow

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: United in Grace Lutheran (Vallejo, CA). Their welcome statement reads: "Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity is a spiritual community that celebrates the gifts of God that empower us to engage in the struggles of life, to care for each other, and to serve Christ where we work and live. Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity is a Reconciling-in-Christ congregation. We welcome the participation of people of all ages, ethn...

A New RIC Community: Lutheran Church of Our Savior (Dayton, OH)

Posted on June 17, 2019June 14, 2019 by Ashlei Buhrow

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Lutheran Church of Our Savior (Dayton, OH). Their welcome statement reads: "The Lutheran Church of Our Savior celebrates that every individual person uniquely embodies the image of God. We affirm and welcome people of any sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, age, ethnicity, race, ability, and faith tradition. Inspired by the unconditional love of God in Jesus Christ, we hear t...

A New RIC Community: Lutheran Church of Framingham, in Partnership with St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church (Framingham, MA)

Posted on June 14, 2019June 12, 2019 by Ashlei Buhrow

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Lutheran Church of Framingham, in Partnership with St. Andrew's Episcopal Church (Framingham, MA). Their welcome statement reads: "Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church and the Lutheran Church of Framingham seek to uphold our baptismal promise to respect the dignity of every human being, regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, intellectual or physical ability, age, marita...

A New RIC Community: Bay Lake Island Camp (Deerwood, MN)

Posted on June 7, 2019June 3, 2019 by Ashlei Buhrow

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Bay Lake Island Camp (Deerwood, MN). Their welcome statement reads: "ALL ARE WELCOME! NO EXCEPTIONS! Through all that is loving, graceful, and kind, Bay Lake Island Camp is: An inviting place, welcoming all people to participate in the life and wellness of the whole world regardless of religion, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation or gender identity including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender ...

A New RIC Community: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter (Baltimore, MD)

Posted on June 5, 2019June 3, 2019 by Ashlei Buhrow

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter (Baltimore, MD). Their welcome statement reads: "We are a diverse and non-judgmental community, grounded in the unconditional love of God. We live out our faith by serving our neighbors and partnering with others to change the world. We believe Jesus inspires our worship, our service, and our joy. We welcome people of every race, national origin, immigration ...

A New RIC Community: Gloria Dei Lutheran Church (Rochester, MN)

Posted on June 3, 2019May 15, 2019 by Ashlei Buhrow

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Gloria Dei Lutheran Church (Rochester, MN). Their welcome statement reads: "At Gloria Dei, all people are welcome without distinction. We believe the invitation of Jesus was radical and all-inclusive, and we want to be the kind of community that says and does the things Jesus did. In this faith community, our welcome is wide open: • Open to people of all colors, backgrounds, and abilities • Open to people...

A New RIC Community: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (Rockville Centre, NY)

Posted on May 24, 2019May 23, 2019 by Ashlei Buhrow

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (Rockville Centre, NY). Their welcome statement reads: "As members of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Rockville Centre affirm that we are followers of Jesus Christ and the message of the Gospels which call us to an always deepening relationship with God and to lives of mercy, compassion, and reconciliation founded on love toward all people, especially the most marginalized. Therefo...