Reconciling Works

The winter newsletter is here! You now have two ways to read the ReconcilingWorks newsletter: Read it as an online flipbook, or Download a PDF.   When reading as a flipbook, click on the three dots on the bottom right for options, including fullscreen. Use the white arrows on the sides of the screen to […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a new Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   Hope Lutheran Church in Temecula, California. Their welcome statement reads: “We welcome all people, celebrating the diversity of God’s creation. No matter your race, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, ability or background—you are loved and affirmed here. Filled with faith or full of […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a new Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   Mount Olive Lutheran Church in Surrey, British Columbia. Their welcome statement reads: “Mount Olive Lutheran Church is an inclusive and caring congregation inspired by faith and shaped by the love and grace of God. As we are called by Jesus to love God and one […]

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 January we are celebrating all RIC Partners who became RIC in January – 227! […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a new Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   United Lutheran Church of Long Island in Huntington Station, New York. Their welcome statement reads: “We believe that, just as Jesus transcended barriers of gender, racial equity, ability, and status, we are called to love and welcome all as God loves us. By God’s grace, […]

Access the free Reconciling in Christ (RIC) Sunday 2026 worship materials here. “Celebrating Diversity as God’s Children” Why celebrate? We believe that the Gospel is built upon a foundation of diversity. We believe that the Creator gifted us a universe infused with beautiful diversity. We believe the Blessed Community is strongest and most faithful to […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a new Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   Cross Lutheran Church in Burlington, Wisconsin. Their welcome statement reads: “Here at Cross Lutheran Church, we believe we are called by Jesus to love God and one another, to practice radical hospitality, and to serve all without stipulations. Wherever you are on your faith journey, […]

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 January we are celebrating all RIC Partners who became RIC in January – 227! […]