Celebrating October 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 October we are celebrating all RIC Partners who became RIC in October. Below is...Continue reading→
Happy National Coming Out Day!
Today and every day, we affirm that coming out is a sacred act of truth-telling. ReconcilingWorks celebrates the courage, truth, and beauty of LGBTQIA+ people who share their stories and live authentically. We also know that during this politically charged time in our country, it is not safe for all people to be out. At...Continue reading→
A Recent RIC Community: First Lutheran Church (Portland, ME)
Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a recent Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: First Lutheran Church in Portland, Maine. Their welcome statement reads: “At First Lutheran Church, we value and celebrate the richness of God’s creation and offer full welcome and inclusion to all people. Our welcome is as boundless as God’s grace. It is not affected nor...Continue reading→