Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a new Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   Five Points Lutheran Church in Blue River, Wisconsin. Their welcome statement reads: “Romans 15:7:   ‘Accept one another then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.’ At Five Points Lutheran Church, nestled in the rolling hills of Southwest Wisconsin, we welcome […]

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 […]

Intersex Awareness Day invites us to honor the beauty, diversity, and dignity of intersex people — those born with variations in sex characteristics that don’t fit typical definitions of “male” or “female.” As people of faith, we affirm that all bodies are wonderfully made in God’s image. Intersex people are beloved, whole, and worthy of […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a new Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   The Table Lutheran Church in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania. Their welcome statement reads: “All are welcome to pull up a seat at The Table. As we learn and grow together, it is our hope to live like Jesus, to love like Jesus, and to humbly seek grace […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a new Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   Faith Lutheran Church in Arlington, Virginia. Their welcome statement reads: “At Faith Lutheran Church, we celebrate and give thanks for the many different gifts that God has bestowed on each of us as unique creations made in God’s own image. We are called by Jesus […]

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 […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a new Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   Diamond Lake Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Their welcome statement reads: “You are welcome at Diamond Lake Lutheran Church, a Reconciling in Christ congregation. Your presence makes your journey part of our journey–one we share with people of all ages and abilities, family structures, sexual […]

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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]