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A New RIC Community: Gloria Dei Lutheran Church (Lynnwood, WA)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Gloria Dei Lutheran Church (Lynnwood, WA). Their welcome statement reads: “Gloria Dei Lutheran Church is called to the ministry of reconciliation. We embrace as a gift the diversity of our neighborhood and the world. We celebrate our human family’s diversity of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, […]

A New RIC Community: First Lutheran Church (Bemidji, MN)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: First Lutheran Church (Bemidji, MN). Their welcome statement reads: “Welcome to First Lutheran Church! As followers of Christ, First Lutheran Church invites you on a journey of faith. Together we seek the wholeness and reconciliation that Jesus offers all people. We welcome and encourage the participation […]

A New RIC Community: Lutheran Campus Ministry at Marquette (Milwaukee, WI)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Lutheran Campus Ministry at Marquette (Milwaukee, WI). Their welcome statement reads: “As followers of Christ, we are perfectly imperfect. Through fellowship and hospitality we compel one another to seek reconciliation and healing of mind, body and spirit. We invite all LGBTQ+ individuals, races, genders, ages, abilities, […]

A New RIC Community: Well of Hope (Castle Rock, CO)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Well of Hope (Castle Rock, CO). Their welcome statement reads: “Well of Hope is an inclusive community of faith. We value your race, culture, sexual orientation, gender identity and unique life experience. You are welcome here.” Learn more about Well of Hope at: https://wellofhopechurch.org.

A New RIC Community: Concordia College Campus Ministry Commission & Office of Ministry (Moorhead, MN)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Concordia College Campus Ministry Comission & Office of Ministry (Moorhead, MN). Their welcome statement reads: “Rooted in a belief that God welcomes all with extravagant love, the Office of Ministry and the Campus Ministry Commission of Concordia College strive to follow God’s call to shameless, loving […]

A New RIC Community: Deerfield Lutheran Church (Deerfield, WI)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Deerfield Lutheran Church (Deerfield, WI). Their welcome statement reads: “This is Christ’s church. There is a place for you here! WELCOME VISITORS! The following information is meant to help you feel comfortable as you worship today. We’re glad you decided to join us! We are the […]

A New RIC Community: Communities of Hope (Harrisburg, PA)

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Communities of Hope (Harrisburg, PA). Their welcome statement reads: “Called to and inspired by this community’s love of Jesus Christ, we welcome you here. We welcome and value you whether you are old or young, or young at heart, or feeling old. We welcome and value […]

ReconcilingWorks Board of Directors Letter to United Lutheran Seminary

After much prayer and discussion, the ReconcilingWorks’ Board of Directors has voted to suspend the Reconciling in Christ (RIC) status of United Lutheran Seminary (ULS). The letter informing Bishop Jim Dunlop, Acting President of United Lutheran Seminary (ULS) of this decision and offering to accompany the Seminary in its current journey of reconciliation and healing can be found […]