Celebrating December 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 December 22 we are celebrating all RIC Partners who became RIC in December. Below...Continue reading→
Fourth Sunday in Advent
God of justice and mercy, as we await the coming of Christ, open our hearts to your liberating love. Break the chains of fear, oppression, and injustice, and set all people free to live in dignity and peace. May your light shine in the darkness, bringing hope to the hopeless and courage to...Continue reading→
Any legislation that denies the flourishing of Transgender people goes directly against our Christian faith.
At ReconcilingWorks, we believe clearly and without hesitation: legislation that bans or restricts transgender health care goes directly against how we live out our faith. These laws put transgender and nonbinary people—especially young people—at real risk. They deny bodily autonomy, undermine the sacred trust between patients, families, and medical providers, and cause deep harm to...Continue reading→