Reconciling Works

  Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: St. Stephen Lutheran Church (Bloomington, MN). Their welcome statement reads: “Who is welcome at St. Stephen Lutheran Church? We welcome all who are seeking God’s love and grace. It matters not if you: are Asian, Hispanic, Indigenous, Black or White, male or female… are three […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: First Lutheran Church (Galesburg, IL). Their welcome statement reads: “As a community of the children of God, First Lutheran Church is called to serve and share the Good News of God’s Grace for all people. Throughout Scripture, Jesus exemplified this Grace by being radically, infinitely welcoming […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Epiphany Lutheran Church (Oviedo, FL). Their welcome statement reads: “At Epiphany Lutheran Church we believe that God loves and forgives us completely. This gift of grace inspires us to share God’s love with others. We strive to follow the example of Christ, as we grow in […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Lutheran Camping Corporation of Central Pennsylvania. Their welcome statement reads: “The Lutheran Camping Corporation of Central Pennsylvania holds to the belief that God is the maker of all good things. We acknowledge that we, God’s people, are made in many different ways, but all are beautifully […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: St. James Lutheran Church (Folsom, NJ). Their welcome statement reads: “For God so Loved the World…. (John 3:16) We at St. James live and work in the midst of God’s love. We extend that love to all who come into our midst, regardless of your sexual […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Bethlehem Lutheran Church (Encinitas, CA). Their welcome statement reads: “We are a diverse world. We are hurting, broken and heavy hearted. We are loving, celebrating, and above all — we are welcoming. Regardless of the color of your skin or the color of your hair, regardless […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Lord of Life Lutheran Church (Austin, TX). Their welcome statement reads: “Lord of Life is a Lutheran Church, part of the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America). We commit to being a Reconciling in Christ Congregation. As followers of Christ, who calls us to reconciliation and […]

At its annual assembly, The South-Central Synod of Wisconsin (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) voted on April 29, 2017, to extend a specific welcome to people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions and be designated as a Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community. “Of course, it should go without saying that all are welcome in the […]