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 […]
A Recent RIC Community: Faith Lutheran Church (Andover, MA)
Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a recent Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Faith Lutheran Church in Andover, Massachusetts. Their welcome statement reads: ” ‘My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.’ – John 15:12 Faith Lutheran Church is a community of faith that believes that each person is a beloved child of God. […]
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: Immanuel Lutheran Church (Centralia, WA)
Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a recent Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Immanuel Lutheran Church in Centralia, Washington. Their welcome statement reads: “All are created in the image of God. Therefore, Immanuel Lutheran celebrates persons of all race, age, gender, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation, and faith journeys. We welcome everyone into full participation […]
A Recent RIC Community: Community of Spiritual Practice (Asheville, NC)
Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a recent Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Community of Spiritual Practice in Asheville, North Carolina. Their welcome statement reads: “Community of Spiritual Practice is an LGBTQIA+ celebrating, justice and compassion centered community for people seeking belonging. Rooted in the radical call to love and justice given by Jesus, we’re for dreamers & […]
A Recent RIC Community: St. John American Lutheran Church (Cedar Falls, IA)
Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a recent Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: St. John American Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Their welcome statement reads: “Wherever you are on your journey, you are welcome here in the name of Jesus Christ. We celebrate that each person is loved by God. We affirm the gifts of race, ethnicity, […]
A Recent RIC Community: Emmanuel Lutheran Church (Livonia, MI)
Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a recent Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Livonia, Michigan. Their welcome statement reads: “We welcome all because God welcomes all. We welcome and celebrate all people including people of every age, race, size, body type, culture, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, socio-economic status, those with addictions, […]
A New RIC Community: Advent Lutheran Church (Westminster, CO)
Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a new Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Advent Lutheran Church in Westminster, Colorado. Their welcome statement reads: “Advent Lutheran Church is blessed and honored to have been shaped by the diversity of its community. All of your facets are embraced here as a beloved reflection of God’s creation, including sexual orientation, gender […]
A Recent RIC Community: Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (Appleton, WI)
Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a recent Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Appleton, Wisconsin. Their welcome statement reads: ” ‘There is no longer Jew or Greek; there is no longer slave or free; there is no longer male and female, for all of you are one in Christ Jesus.’ – Galatians […]
A Recent RIC Community: King of Kings Lutheran Church (Liverpool, NY)
Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a recent Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: King of Kings Lutheran Church in Liverpool, New York. Their welcome statement reads: “You are Not Alone! At King of Kings Lutheran Church, we embrace all individuals and respect their dignity and worth, for all are beloved children of God. We seek to recognize everyone’s own […]
A New RIC Community: Resurrection Lutheran Church (Dublin, CA)
Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a new Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Resurrection Lutheran Church in Dublin, California. Their welcome statement reads: “As a community of believers, we welcome people of every race, ethnicity, class, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, and ability, just as Christ welcomed all into God’s family. Our congregation is committed to […]
A Recent RIC Community: Gloria Dei Lutheran Church (Chatham, NJ)
Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a recent Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Chatham, New Jersey. Their welcome statement reads: “Gloria Dei Lutheran Church celebrates that each person is created in the image of God, and God’s wide embrace holds all of us. We trust in a living God who, by the power […]