Lutherans Concerned/North America Becomes ReconcilingWorks It’s a new day and we have a new name!!       For decades we’ve worked among Lutherans for the full inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in the life of the church. In 2009, a major milestone was achieved when  the Evangelical Lutheran Church in...Continue reading→

A Brief History of Our Names and Amazing People Notes from ReconcilingWorks’ Early History On June 16 and 17, 1974, five people gathered at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis at the invitation of Pastor Jim Siefkes. There were no cell phones, the only computers in existence were massive mainframes controlled by “priests and attendants”...Continue reading→

Families Valued weaves together the stories of more than a half a dozen gay and lesbian couples into a dramatic presentation that utilizes the power of theater to educate and transform hearts and minds. The play gives audiences a glimpse into the full range of these couples’ lives, from their falling in love, to their commitment ceremonies, to their ongoing lives together.