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A new RIC community: St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church (Sudbury, MA)
ReconcilingWorks is proud to present our newest RIC community: St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sudbury, Massachusetts! Their welcome statement reads: “Welcome one another therefore, just as Christ welcomed you, for the glory of God.” Romans 15:7 The congregation of St John declares itself an open and affirming faith community and invites all people to...Continue reading→
Bishop Richard Jaech, Southwestern Washington Synod, ELCA: “As long as jury ‘out,’ LGBTQ community cannot feel safely ‘in’.”
ReconcilingWorks thanks the Rev. Richard Jaech, Bishop of the Southwestern Washington Synod, ELCA, for this pastoral letter comforting the LGBTQ community and challenging the church to be more intentional and courageous in its welcome to people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. Dear Friends in Christ, Two weeks have passed since the horrible shootings at...Continue reading→
A new RIC community: Lutheran Campus Ministry of Winona, MN
ReconcilingWorks is proud to present our newest RIC community: Lutheran Campus Ministry of Winona, Minnesota! Their welcome statement reads: “All are welcome here at the LCC. {Full stop.} If you’re wondering exactly what that means…regardless of race, socioeconomic status, abilities, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, hometown, major, or if you say “pop” or soda”… As...Continue reading→