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A New RIC Community: Trinity Lutheran Church (Chelmsford, MA)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Trinity Lutheran Church (Chelmsford, MA). Their welcome statement reads: “At Trinity we celebrate God’s children in all of our beautiful forms. We open our hearts and church to all, regardless of race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, social status, political views, […]

A New RIC Community: Bethesda Lutheran Church (Ames, IA)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Bethesda Lutheran Church (Ames, IA). Their welcome statement reads: “We invite you to join our community, which is committed to inclusion, racial equity and anti-racism.  We share in God’s abundant grace knowing that we cannot be separated from the love of God by our age, […]

A New RIC Community: Glade Run Lutheran Services (Zelienople, PA)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Glade Run Lutheran Services (Zelienople, PA). Their welcome statement reads: “Glade Run Lutheran Services is an agency that strives to help all varieties of people through our continuum of mental health and educational services. We welcome and accept all those regardless of race, age, passions, […]

A New RIC Community: Temple Lutheran Church (Havertown, PA)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Temple Lutheran Church (Havertown, PA). Their welcome statement reads: “Welcome to Temple Lutheran Church of Havertown. You are not alone. Each of us is a child of God, made in the image of God. Together, we create a diverse community of people who strive to […]

A New RIC Community: First Lutheran Church (Warren, PA)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: First Lutheran Church (Warren, PA). Their welcome statement reads: “Welcome to First Lutheran Church! All are accepted and affirmed just as we are, with all our differences and gifts – unique children of God. No matter your race, ethnicity, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, […]

A New RIC Community: Bethel Lutheran Church (Northfield, MN)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Bethel Lutheran Church (Northfield, MN). Their welcome statement reads: “We celebrate all people as children of God.  We unconditionally welcome diversity of age, race, citizenship, ethnicity, cultural identity, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, education, relationship status, family structure, and life challenges.  Your diversity and uniqueness […]

A New RIC Community: St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church (Santa Cruz, CA)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church (Santa Cruz, CA). Their welcome statement reads: “We welcome all who are seeking God’s love and grace. We welcome all because God welcomes all, regardless of race or culture, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or relationship status. We welcome all […]

A New RIC Community: Bethel Lutheran Church (Madison, WI)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Bethel Lutheran Church (Madison, WI). Their welcome statement reads: “We welcome you to Bethel. We see you as we see ourselves, vulnerable to the challenges of human relationships, and deeply beloved by God. We welcome you who have ever felt excluded by the church because […]