A New RIC Community: St. Mark’s Lutheran Church (Asheville, NC)
Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a new Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Asheville, North Carolina. Their welcome statement reads: “Reflecting God’s expansive love, St. Mark’s is committed to being a welcoming community for all. We welcome you and people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions, socioeconomic conditions, educational backgrounds, abilities,...Continue reading→
Celebrating November 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 throughout November we are celebrating all RIC Partners who became RIC in November. Below is...Continue reading→
All Saints Day
Today we remember and give thanks for all the saints who have gone before us — the faithful, the courageous, the beloved community of God who worked for justice, inclusion, and love. We especially honor the LGBTQIA+ saints and leaders who made a way where there seemed to be no way — who risked, resisted,...