ELCA Develops Supplemental Same-Gender Marriage Resource
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) has developed supplemental resources for use within the Evangelical Lutheran Worship marriage service. ReconcilingWorks is thankful for the Rev. Kevin Strickland and his work to make sure these resources were created and provided for same-gender couples. “These supplemental resources have been created to offer more inclusivity in language, pastoral...Continue reading→
Reparative therapy flashback, a staff reflection from Churchwide Assembly
Over the past three years I have had the privilege of working for welcome, inclusion, and celebration of LGBTQ people in our Lutheran church as a ReconcilingWorks staff person. So I was understandably excited to attend the ELCA Churchwide Assembly in New Orleans this August. It felt affirming to gather with over a thousand Lutherans from...Continue reading→
A new RIC community: The ELCA Deaconess Community
It is with great JOY ReconcilingWorks welcomes its newest Reconciling in Christ community, The Deaconess Community of the ELCA/ELCIC! The following statement was presented and approved by the 2016 assembly: “The Deaconess Community of the ELCA/ELCIC, compelled by the love of Christ and sustained by community, recognizes and affirms the beauty of the diversity of...Continue reading→