Reconciling Works

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Concordia Lutheran Church (Concord, NE). Their welcome statement reads: “Concordia Lutheran commits to being a Reconciling in Christ congregation. We welcome all who seek God’s love and grace. We welcome all because God welcomes all, regardless of race or culture, sexual orientation, gender identity, or […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Christ the King Lutheran Church (Haltom City, TX). Their welcome statement reads: “Society shows us that people are labeled, classified, and excluded. Jesus taught us another way: Inclusion Regardless of any distinctions society puts on you because of your race, abilities, family status, personal history, […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Bethany Lutheran Church (Olean, NY). Their welcome statement reads: “Bethany recognizes that each of us is a unique creation made in the image of God. We celebrate and give thanks for the many diverse gifts that God has bestowed on us. We proclaim ourselves to […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Immanuel Lutheran Church (Eau Claire, WI). Their welcome statement reads: “Here at Immanuel, we live in God’s unending grace by striving to be a “Church Without Walls,” extending our witness into the community and welcoming all. We recognize that every person has a valuable story […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: St. Johns Lutheran Church (Hollywood, FL). Their welcome statement reads: “Being Lutheran is being part of a movement rather than a religion. God’s unconditional love and acceptance teach us to give unconditional love and acceptance to others. St. Johns Lutheran Church of Hollywood, Florida is […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Hope Lutheran Church (Minneapolis, MN). Their welcome statement reads: “‘There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.’ Galatians 3:28 Hope Lutheran Church welcomes all people as children […]

    Name: Micah Louwagie Pronouns: (they/them/their) Location: St. Paul, MN     Scripture: Ezekiel 37:4-10 NRSV   Then [God] said to me, “Prophesy to these bones, and say to them: O dry bones, hear the word of the Lord. Thus says the Lord God to these bones: I will cause breath to enter you, […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Shepherd of the Sea Lutheran Church (Garden City, SC). Their welcome statement reads: “At Shepherd of the Sea, we welcome everyone because God welcomes everyone… regardless of your ability, age, ethnicity, gender identity, life circumstances, marital status, race, or sexual orientation. Whether you are a […]