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A New RIC Community: Christ Lutheran Church (Walla Walla, WA)
Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a new Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Christ Lutheran Church in Walla Walla, Washington. Their welcome statement reads: “Welcome to Christ Lutheran Church! We welcome and invite all as Jesus Christ welcomes and includes all races, ethnicities, ages, abilities, citizenship, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions. You are invited to worship...Continue reading→
A New RIC Community: First Evangelical Lutheran Church (Nashville, TN)
Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a new Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Nashville, Tennessee. Their welcome statement reads: “In 1859, a northern German Lutheran pastor traveled into the Deep South as the Civil War was about to unfold. In the congregation, he openly spoke against secession and urged young men in the...Continue reading→
Celebrating January 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. On Mondays through January we are celebrating all RIC Partners who became RIC in January – 227!...Continue reading→

