Reconciling Works

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a new Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in North Liberty, Iowa. Their welcome statement reads: “You are welcome at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA) JUST AS YOU ARE. Wherever you are on your faith journey, we celebrate that you are unconditionally loved by God. No matter your doubts […]

Today, we celebrate the beautiful diversity, resilience, faith, and joy of lesbian people in our churches, communities, and world. We give thanks for lesbian trailblazers who have helped shape the movement for LGBTQIA+ inclusion, for those who have courageously challenged exclusion within the Church, and for those who continue to create spaces where everyone can […]

Every Reconciling in Christ (RIC) Partner has a story to tell—and we are excited to share another RIC Impact Story with you. Find the latest story on the ReconcilingWorks Stories of Impact webpage, a place dedicated to highlighting the ways RIC Partners are transforming their congregations, communities, and the lives of the people they serve. […]

Our faith calls us to love our neighbors, care for our communities, and participate in the work of building a more just and equitable world. As election season approaches, ReconcilingWorks invites you to explore the ELCA’s Election Engagement Toolkit, a resource for individuals and faith communities seeking to engage in the democratic process with intention, […]

We are delighted to welcome Laresha Love to the ReconcilingWorks team as our new Gratitude Coordinator! At ReconcilingWorks, we know this ministry is only possible because of the incredible community of people who believe in the work of welcome, inclusion, celebration, and advocacy. Our donors, supporters, and Reconciling in Christ partners make it possible for […]

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

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a new Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Their welcome statement reads: “You are beloved. You are seen. You belong here. At Bethlehem Lutheran Church Twin Cities, we believe that every person is created in the image of God and loved without exception. We extend a joyful […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a new Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   Grace Lutheran Church in Springfield, Illinois. Their welcome statement reads: “God’s purpose for Grace Lutheran Church is to be fed and to feed our neighbors: mind, body and soul. Grace Lutheran Church rejoices in God’s purpose by participating in the work for racial equity and […]