A New RIC Community: Bethany Lutheran Church (Crystal Lake, IL)
Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Bethany Lutheran Church in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Their welcome statement reads: “We are called by Jesus to love God and one another, to practice inclusive hospitality, and to serve all without stipulations. Each of us is a unique and beloved child of God. We welcome...Continue reading→
A New RIC Community: Bethlehem Lutheran Church (Saint Charles, IL)
Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Saint Charles, Illinois. Their welcome statement reads: “Bethlehem Lutheran Church is a community of people which seeks to live out Jesus’ extravagant welcome and love. We strive to live an active faith working for reconciliation and wholeness in our life together...Continue reading→
Response to Continued Executive Orders Against LGBTQIA+ People
Beloved Children of God, For over 50 years ReconcilingWorks has advocated for the acceptance, full participation, and liberation of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions within the Lutheran Church. This is holy work for holy people. In one week, the world has experienced the Trump Administration – through Executive Orders – try to...Continue reading→