Queer People and the LGBTQIA+ Community Are Gifts to the Church and the World
At ReconcilingWorks, we believe that the flourishing of queer people and the fullness of the LGBTQIA+ community are gifts to the Church and to the world. Every person is created in the image of God, and together we reflect the breathtaking creativity, beauty, and abundance of God’s creation. Our diversity is not a problem to...Continue reading→
A New RIC Community: Saint Barnabas Lutheran Church (Cary, IL)
Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a new Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Saint Barnabas Lutheran Church in Cary, Illinois. Their welcome statement reads: “St. Barnabas Lutheran Church welcomes, celebrates, embraces, and uplifts people of every race, national origin, immigration status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, health and mental health status, and neurodiversity. We affirm...Continue reading→
Transgender Women and Girls Should Have the Right to Play
At ReconcilingWorks, we believe transgender women and girls deserve the opportunity to participate in sports with dignity, respect, and belonging. Being part of a team is about so much more than competition. Sports help young people build confidence, leadership, resilience, friendships, and community. Every child deserves the chance to experience the joy of being welcomed,...Continue reading→