Reconciling Works

God of sight and liberation, Open our eyes to the structures that harm your beloved. Expose systems that blame instead of heal, that interrogate instead of welcome, that punish instead of restore. Bless those who speak truth at great cost. Bless those denied care, dignity, or autonomy. Bless those burdened by systems that refuse to […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a new Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   Holy Counselor Lutheran Church in Sussex, New Jersey. Their welcome statement reads: “We, the members of Holy Counselor Lutheran Church in Vernon Township, NJ, joyfully affirm that every person is a child of God, and all are welcomed into a community united by the grace, […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a new Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Grand Marais, Minnesota. Their welcome statement reads: “Bethlehem Lutheran Church Welcome Statement Belonging to Christ, Sharing Christ on the North Shore and Beyond. Bethlehem Lutheran Church welcomes all people, learning more about God’s grace through supporting those who enter here. We […]

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 living water, Meet us at the wells of exclusion, where communities thirst for dignity and safety. Break open the boundaries we construct, dismantle the hostility we inherit, and interrupt every system that withholds belonging. May living water flow toward justice, toward mutuality, and toward the flourishing of all your beloved. Amen Download the […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a new Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   Spirit of Hope Lutheran Church in Lincoln, Nebraska. Their welcome statement reads: “You are welcome here at Spirit of Hope Lutheran Church, exactly as you are. We are a congregation centered in the unconditional love of Christ – love that is for you and for […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a new Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   Love Rising Lutheran Church in Detroit, Michigan. Their welcome statement reads: “Welcome to Love Rising Lutheran Church! Love Rising Lutheran Church is a radically inclusive and welcoming community where God’s Love rises above every boundary. We faithfully embrace all who follow Jesus, regardless of race, […]

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 […]