A Recent RIC Community: Triumphant Love Lutheran Church (Austin, TX)
Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a recent Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Triumphant Love Lutheran Church in Austin, Texas. Their welcome statement reads: “Triumphant Love Lutheran Church believes that God’s love surpasses all. We are an open and inviting congregation. We welcome God’s children of all ages, abilities, family structures, gender identities or expressions, sexual orientations, races […]
Congratulations to Bishop-elect Rev. Tracey Breashears! (RIC Partner Gulf Coast Synod)
Congratulations to Bishop-elect Rev. Tracey Breashears, the next Bishop of our RIC partner, Gulf Coast Synod! On Saturday, May 17, at the Synod Assembly, Bishop’s Associate Tracey Breashears Schultz was elected as the 4th bishop of the Gulf Coast Synod. On the first ballot for bishop, 26 pastors were nominated. Pastor Tracey Breashears […]
A New RIC Community: Canadian Lutheran Anglican Youth Gathering
Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: The Canadian Lutheran Anglican Youth Gathering in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Their welcome statement reads: “Compelled by God’s expansive, unconditional love revealed in Christ and celebrating the image of God in young people, CLAY strives to welcome youth and their leaders in all their beautiful expressions of […]
A Recent RIC Community: Edgebrook Lutheran Church (Chicago, IL)
Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a recent Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Edgebrook Lutheran Church in Chicago, Illinois. Their welcome statement reads: “Edgebrook Lutheran welcomes the full participation of all ages, gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations as well as all races, ethnicities, nationalities, cultures, abilities, and socioeconomic status in the life and work of the church. […]
A Recent RIC Community: Living Waters Lutheran Church (Crystal Lake, IL)
Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a recent Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Living Waters Lutheran Church in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Their welcome statement reads: “The people of Living Waters Lutheran Church are called to share the grace of Christ with ALL people through worship and community service. We are committed to welcoming into our community and advocating […]
Invitation to those attending Churchwide Assembly this summer
ReconcilingWorks is looking forward to attending the 2025 ELCA Churchwide Assembly. As we prepare to be there in less than 80 days, ReconcilingWorks would love to extend several invitations to those who will be attending. Invitations for you: If you are a voting member, please let us know by completing THIS FORM. ReconcilingWorks would love […]
A Recent RIC Community: Christ the King Lutheran Church (Bloomington, MN)
Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a recent Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Christ the King Lutheran Church in Bloomington, Minnesota. Their welcome statement reads: “We the people of Christ the King Lutheran Church of Bloomington, MN believe that Jesus taught and exemplified a life of love, and so we seek to be loving in all of our […]
A New RIC Community: Holy Cross Lutheran Church (Overland Park, KS)
Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Overland Park, Kansas. Their welcome statement reads: “Everyone is welcome. Yes … even you. Especially you. God’s love is for everyone – Every culture, class, and color, Every heritage and history, Every sexual orientation, Every type of brain and body, […]
A Recent RIC Community: Messiah Lutheran Church (Madison, WI)
Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a recent Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Messiah Lutheran Church in Madison, Wisconsin. Their welcome statement reads: “You are a beloved child of God who is unique and special. You are respected and accepted for who you are, with all your differences and gifts, including: sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, […]
Parent Support Zoom: Faithfully Protecting and Supporting Our Transgender, Nonbinary, and Gender Expansive Youth
Join ReconcilingWorks and our guest presenter Jamie Bruesehoff for an important and timely conversation (online via Zoom): Faithfully Protecting and Supporting Our Transgender, Nonbinary, and Gender Expansive Youth Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 7 PM ET Join us for a FREE 90-minute virtual gathering for parents and caregivers of transgender, nonbinary, and gender expansive young […]
April – June 2025 Newsletter
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A Recent RIC Community: Emanuel Lutheran Church (Corning, NY)
Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a recent Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Emanuel Lutheran Church in Corning, New York. Their welcome statement reads: “Emanuel Lutheran Church welcomes ALL because God loves ALL, regardless of race, culture, class, age, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, and whatever other terms are used to define people. […]