Reconciling Works

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church (Penryn, PA). Their welcome statement reads: “As a Reconciling in Christ Congregation, Saint Paul Lutheran Church, Penryn, welcomes ALL God’s people, embracing differences of age, race, ethnicity, physical or mental abilities, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or economic status. […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Grace Lutheran Church (Colorado Springs, CO). Their welcome statement reads: “We have a building, but church isn’t a building. It’s the people. Here your doubts and questions are welcomed and invited. Bring your joys and hurts, your frustrations and celebrations. Grace is a community called […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Agape House (San Diego, CA). Their welcome statement reads: “Rooted in our core values, Agape commits to being a community who supports and welcomes those interested in uplifting each other. We believe that our diversity makes us a stronger and healthier community and therefore celebrate […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Bethlehem Lutheran Church (Brodhead, WI). Their welcome statement reads: “Bethlehem Lutheran Church welcomes everyone because Jesus welcomes everyone, and loves them unconditionally. Liberated by the good news that nourishes us through scripture and at the communion table, we are free to extend God’s radical welcome […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Tree of Life Lutheran Church (Harrisburg, PA). Their welcome statement reads: “We proclaim that all people are created in the image of God and affirm that each person, inclusive of age, economic status, faith history, ethnicity, gender, mental or physical ability, marital/relationship status, sexual orientation, […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Union Lutheran Church (York, PA). Their welcome statement reads: “There is a place for you here! We at Union Lutheran Church believe that we are called to share the good news of Jesus with our neighbors, as we grow together in Christ. We welcome everyone […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Advent Lutheran Church (Morgan Hill, CA). Their welcome statement reads: “Jesus said, “I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another.” (John 13:34 (NRSV)) This is a safe place to be […]

Pronouns Understanding there is a difference between a person’s sex, gender identity, and gender expressions makes the use of pronouns important. Pronouns are the words taking the place of the noun used to describe a person, in the way a person wants others to use when talking to or about them. Asking someone “What pronouns […]