Reconciling Works

God of empty tombs and open futures, Roll away every stone that seals off life, every policy that denies dignity, every law that restricts flourishing. Raise up your beloved from closets, cages, and tombs of despair. Make your church bold in the face of empire, tender in the face of suffering, and fearless in the […]

God of the crucified, We do not rush past this day. We name the violence. We honor the dead. We lament the systems that still kill in your name. Stay with those whose bodies are broken by power. Stay with those who grieve without answers. Stay with those who resist and pay the price. Teach […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a new Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   West Koshkonong Lutheran Church in Stoughton, Wisconsin. Their welcome statement reads: “We welcome all to West Koshkonong Lutheran Church, without exception, all who have ever felt excluded, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, faith traditions, physical or mental health […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a new Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   Lutheran Church of the Resurrection in Yardley, Pennsylvania. Their welcome statement reads: “Our faith community at LCR welcomes all individuals regardless of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, gender expression, economic status, age, disability, or family make-up. We are committed to racial equity and abundant […]

Transgender Day of Visibility You are seen. You are loved. You are exactly who you are meant to be. Today and every day, we celebrate the beauty, courage, and joy of transgender lives. Your existence is a gift and the church and the world is better because you are in it. ReconcilingWorks has your back. […]

Why Transgender Day of Visibility Matters 2026 anti-trans bills tracker In 2026, anti-trans bills continue to be introduced across the country. We track legislation that seeks to block trans people from receiving basic healthcare, education, legal recognition, and the right to publicly exist. 747 bills; 42 states 23 passed; 677 active; 47 failed Information from 2026 Anti-Trans […]

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 March we are celebrating all RIC Partners who became RIC in March. Below is […]

God of palms and passion, God who rides a borrowed donkey into the streets of resistance— Save us from the powers that crucify, from the systems that grind your beloved down, from the silence that protects violence. Give us courage to join the procession of liberation, to refuse the parade of empire, and to cry […]