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Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Saint John's Lutheran Church (Philadelphia, PA). Their welcome statement reads: "We at Saint John’s Lutheran Church welcome all who seek to follow Jesus wherever they are in their faith journey, regardless of race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, nationality, ethnicity, marital status, physical or mental ability, family configuration, political affiliation, or economic circumstance. We...

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Abiding Peace Lutheran Church (Budd Lake, NJ). Their welcome statement reads: "ALL ARE WELCOME IN THIS PLACE! At Abiding Peace Lutheran Church, whoever you are and wherever you find yourself on your journey of faith, know that you are most welcome here, to receive God’s goodness, mercy, and love. When we say that you are welcome, we really mean it: We extend a loving welcome to those who are single, married...

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Living Faith Lutheran Church (Pembroke Pines, FL). Their welcome statement reads: "Welcome to Living Faith! We are a community of love, faith, forgiveness, and healing for ALL people. We are called to a Living Faith, a faith that is active in works of love. Here, Jesus is our shepherd and our Lord, tending to the flock by searching for the lost, lifting up the afflicted, healing the broken, feeding the hungry, a...

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: St. Mark's Lutheran Church by the Narrows (Tacoma, WA). Their welcome statement reads: "As a diverse community of people drawn together by God’s Spirit, we gladly welcome the gifts of all who join us for worship and witness. In this place for grace, each person’s age, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, spirituality, special interests, and unique abilities enrich us as the Body of Christ...

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Glenwood Lutheran Church (Toledo, OH). Their welcome statement reads: "Whether your faith in God is strong, wavering, or non-existent, No matter your sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, No matter your race or where you or your family came from, No matter your age or physical or mental ability, No matter your past, present, or future, You are made in God's image and you are welcome here. We co...

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Zion - Ministries Under the Cross (Deerfield Beach, FL). Their welcome statement reads: "Welcome to Zion! We are a community of love, hope, safety, and forgiveness for all people. Jesus is Lord in this place, offering food for the hungry, living water for the thirsty, and healing for the whole world. We are so glad you are here. We believe God loves you for who you are, as you are – no exceptions. We welcome yo...

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: All Saints Lutheran Church (Bowie, MD). Their welcome statement reads: "At All Saints Lutheran Church, we believe that all truly means all: All people are loved unconditionally and abundantly by God who created them. Following the example of Jesus Christ, God’s son and our sibling, and united with Him through baptism, we share that love in offering a warm welcome to all people in the full diversity of humanity, incl...

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Our Savior's Lutheran Church (Sun Prairie, WI). Their welcome statement reads: "Our Savior’s Lutheran Church embraces people beyond simply saying “all are welcome” and engages in the practice of radical affirmation. We celebrate our human family’s diversity of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, age, faith history, economic status, marital status, physical and mental ability, and education. We affi...

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: United in Christ Lutheran Church (Lewisburg, PA). Their welcome statement reads: "United In Christ Lutheran Church strives to be a community of heartfelt hospitality. We who call UIC home have experienced firsthand the God-given gifts of welcome and participation in the life of this community. We come from different places, with different backgrounds, and with different life experiences. Yet, we come knowing what it...

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Queen Anne Lutheran Church (Seattle, WA). Their welcome statement reads: "Queen Anne Lutheran Church is a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Our faith community is a diverse and inclusive community welcoming people of all cultures, races, sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. We commit ourselves to embracing the work of anti-racism, social and economic justice, ...