A Recent RIC Community: Faith Lutheran Church (Hillsborough, NJ)
Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a recent Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Faith Lutheran Church in Hillsborough, New Jersey. Their welcome statement reads: “The congregation of Faith Lutheran Church proclaims that all people are created in God’s image and that Christ has made us one. We are therefore committed to working for justice and celebrating the dignity […]
RW Partnering with ELCA’s Truth and Healing Movement
Today we pause to remember and honor the work of the ELCA at the 2025 Churchwide Assembly around the painful legacy of Indian boarding schools. Together, we acknowledge the deep harm these institutions caused Indigenous children, families, and communities, and we commit ourselves to walking the long road of truth-telling, repentance, and healing. The Assembly […]
Celebrating September RIC Anniversaries
ReconcilingWorks extends deep gratitude and joy for our partnerships through the Reconciling in Christ (RIC) program. Beginning in 1983, the holy work of this ministry now represents 13% of ELCA and 7% of ELCIC congregations, synods, and ministries. We want to celebrate all RIC Partners celebrating a September Anniversary of becoming an RIC Partner. Below […]
A Recent RIC Community: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Plover (Plover, WI)
Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a recent Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Plover, Wisconsin. Their welcome statement reads: “Welcome to our church community, where all are embraced with open arms and boundless love. We openly celebrate the diversity of humanity in all its beautiful forms, including our LGBTQIA+ siblings, and we affirm […]
A Recent RIC Community: Grace Lutheran Church (Scarsdale, NY)
Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a recent Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Grace Lutheran Church in Scarsdale, New York. Their welcome statement reads: “Grace Lutheran Church is an open and affirming congregation. We welcome and celebrate people of all races, cultures, ages, gender identities, gender expressions, sexual orientations, abilities, and economic status into our ministry. We are […]
Bisexual Awareness Day
Happy Bisexual Awareness Day! ReconcilingWorks is grateful for the gift you are in the life of the church and society. We see you, love you, and celebrate you. Thank you to our Bi siblings for making the church and world a better place! #bisexualawarenessweek #rwks #RIC #queerlutherans #lgbtqialutherans #bisexuallutherans
Celebrating September RIC Anniversaries
ReconcilingWorks extends deep gratitude and joy for our partnerships through the Reconciling in Christ (RIC) program. Beginning in 1983, the holy work of this ministry now represents 13% of ELCA and 7% of ELCIC congregations, synods, and ministries. We want to celebrate all RIC Partners celebrating a September Anniversary of becoming an RIC Partner. Below […]
A Recent RIC Community: Incarnation Lutheran Church (Poway, CA)
Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a recent Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Incarnation Lutheran Church in Poway, California. Their welcome statement reads: “Incarnation Lutheran Church’s vision is to serve God in the service of all God’s people. ALL are God’s people – no matter who they are, what they look like or whom they love. We welcome […]
A Recent RIC Community: Central States Synod, ELCA (Kansas City, MO)
Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a recent Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Central States Synod, ELCA in Kansas City, Missouri. Their welcome statement reads: “Traveling the way of Jesus, who commanded his followers to love one another as Christ has loved, and believing that all persons are created in the image of God, this synod welcomes people […]
Job Board for Our RIC Partners
Job Board for Our RIC Partners In support of RIC Partners in attracting candidates for open calls and positions, we recently added a Job Board to our website (find it on the website menu under RIC PROGRAM > OPEN CALLS AND POSITIONS). RIC Partners are invited to let us know about open calls or positions by completing […]
Celebrating September RIC Anniversaries
ReconcilingWorks extends deep gratitude and joy for our partnerships through the Reconciling in Christ (RIC) program. Beginning in 1983, the holy work of this ministry now represents 13% of ELCA and 7% of ELCIC congregations, synods, and ministries. We want to celebrate all RIC Partners celebrating a September Anniversary of becoming an RIC Partner. Below […]
A Recent RIC Community: Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church (Naperville, IL)
Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a recent Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Naperville, Illinois. Their welcome statement reads: “Welcome to Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church! You are created in God’s image and are truly God’s beloved. Whatever road you took to get here, we are better because you are here. We strive to […]