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A New RIC Community: First Lutheran Church (Lone Rock, WI)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: First Lutheran Church (Lone Rock, WI). Their welcome statement reads: “ALL people are welcome at First Lutheran, with no exceptions. We thank God for the gift of diversity, and we welcome people of every nationality, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, language, socioeconomic status, level […]

A New RIC Community: St. John’s Lutheran Church (Brooklyn, NY)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: St. John’s Lutheran Church (Brooklyn, NY). Their welcome statement reads: “Because we are loved by Jesus, the members of St. John’s Lutheran Church declare explicitly, publicly and joyfully that all people are made in the image and likeness of God, and that God has made us […]

A New RIC Community: Emanuel Lutheran Church (Hartford, CT)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Emanuel Lutheran Church (Hartford, CT). Their welcome statement reads: “Recognizing that we live in a broken world, Christ calls us to reconciliation and wholeness. As members of Emanuel Lutheran Church and children of a loving and merciful God, we acknowledge that this reconciliation extends to people […]

A New RIC Community: St. John’s Lutheran Church (Evansville, WI)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: St. John’s Lutheran Church (Evansville, WI). Their welcome statement reads: “Jesus commands us to love one another. We welcome all, regardless of race or culture, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or relationship status. We welcome all without regard to addictions, physical or mental health, past […]

A New RIC Community: St. John’s Lutheran Church (Minneapolis, MN)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: St. John’s Lutheran Church (Minneapolis, MN). Their welcome statement reads: “St John’s is a Reconciling in Christ congregation that celebrates and cares for all people. As followers of Christ, who calls us to reconciliation and wholeness through baptism, the members of St John’s Lutheran Church welcome […]

A New RIC Community: Prince of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church (Brockton, MA)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Prince of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church (Brockton, MA). Their welcome statement reads: “Welcoming Statement: We commit to be a Reconciling in Christ congregation. As followers of Christ, we, the people of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church are compelled by the Gospel to seek reconciliation and wholeness […]

A New RIC Community: St. Stephen Lutheran Church (Longwood, FL)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: St. Stephen Lutheran Church (Longwood, FL). Their welcome statement reads: “As a Reconciling in Christ congregation, St Stephen Lutheran Church commits to celebrating the love of God with ALL people as you are made in God’s image. Whatever your abilities, gender identification, sexual orientation, relationship status, […]

A New RIC Community: Bethlehem Lutheran Church (Auburn, CA)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Bethlehem Lutheran Church (Auburn, CA). Their welcome statement reads: “Welcome! As followers of Jesus who aspire to create a safe community that communicates God’s unconditional love for the world, we welcome all. All abilities All ages All ethnicities All gender identities All life circumstances All sexual […]