Reconciling Works

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a new Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   Mount Olivet Lutheran Church in Plymouth, Minnesota. Their welcome statement reads: “Welcome to Mount Olivet Lutheran Church of Plymouth: We Welcome Every Individual. We affirm that you are loved and cherished with a unique place at the Creator’s table, no matter where you are on […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a new Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Fayetteville, New York. Their welcome statement reads: “Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is a flock of Christ which recognizes each of us is a unique creation made in the image of God. We celebrate and give thanks for the many diverse […]

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 through April we are celebrating all RIC Partners who became RIC in April. Below is […]

God of empty tombs and open futures, Roll away every stone that seals off life, every policy that denies dignity, every law that restricts flourishing. Raise up your beloved from closets, cages, and tombs of despair. Make your church bold in the face of empire, tender in the face of suffering, and fearless in the […]

God of the crucified, We do not rush past this day. We name the violence. We honor the dead. We lament the systems that still kill in your name. Stay with those whose bodies are broken by power. Stay with those who grieve without answers. Stay with those who resist and pay the price. Teach […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a new Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   West Koshkonong Lutheran Church in Stoughton, Wisconsin. Their welcome statement reads: “We welcome all to West Koshkonong Lutheran Church, without exception, all who have ever felt excluded, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, faith traditions, physical or mental health […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a new Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   Lutheran Church of the Resurrection in Yardley, Pennsylvania. Their welcome statement reads: “Our faith community at LCR welcomes all individuals regardless of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, gender expression, economic status, age, disability, or family make-up. We are committed to racial equity and abundant […]

Transgender Day of Visibility You are seen. You are loved. You are exactly who you are meant to be. Today and every day, we celebrate the beauty, courage, and joy of transgender lives. Your existence is a gift and the church and the world is better because you are in it. ReconcilingWorks has your back. […]