October 2025 Newsletter
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A Recent RIC Community: St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church (Port Jefferson Station, NY)
Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a recent Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Port Jefferson Station, New York. Their welcome statement reads: “St. Paul’s Lutheran Church welcomes all to join us in worship and fellowship. We welcome people of all races, ethnicities, of every marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation and gender […]
Happy International Pronouns Day!
Today we celebrate the sacred gift of identity and the power of names and pronouns to affirm who we are. Using someone’s correct pronouns is a simple, holy act of respect and love—it honors the divine image in which each person is created. At ReconcilingWorks, our faith calls us to ensure that every person is […]
Celebrating October 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. On Mondays throughout October we are celebrating all RIC Partners who became RIC in October. Below is […]
Happy National Coming Out Day!
Today and every day, we affirm that coming out is a sacred act of truth-telling. ReconcilingWorks celebrates the courage, truth, and beauty of LGBTQIA+ people who share their stories and live authentically. We also know that during this politically charged time in our country, it is not safe for all people to be out. At […]
A Recent RIC Community: First Lutheran Church (Portland, ME)
Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a recent Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: First Lutheran Church in Portland, Maine. Their welcome statement reads: “At First Lutheran Church, we value and celebrate the richness of God’s creation and offer full welcome and inclusion to all people. Our welcome is as boundless as God’s grace. It is not affected nor […]
A New RIC Community: Becoming Oswego (Oswego, IL)
Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a new Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Becoming Oswego in Oswego, Illinois. Their welcome statement reads: “At Becoming, we live out our faith, where all people can find meaningful and joyful lives. We believe in the uniqueness of every individual. We accompany people as they discover and embody their ideal, best selves. […]
A Recent RIC Community: Nineveh: Lutheran Justice Ministry (Radford, VA)
Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a recent Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Nineveh: Lutheran Justice Ministry in Radford, Virginia. Their welcome statement reads: “God intentionally created a diverse world and rejoices in the beautiful complexity of all that we are. Nineveh strives to be a place where diversity is celebrated as good and wonderful. We envision a […]
Celebrating October 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. On Mondays throughout October we are celebrating all RIC Partners who became RIC in October. Below is a […]
A Recent RIC Community: St. Luke’s Evangelical Lutheran Church (Derwood, MD)
Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a recent Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: St. Luke’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Derwood, Maryland. Their welcome statement reads: “The congregation of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church is committed to live as a community of people seeking reconciliation and wholeness in our life together and in our outreach to the world. We celebrate […]
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 […]