Reconciling Works

ReconcilingWorks is proud to present our newest RIC community: Kingo Lutheran Church in Shorewood, WI! Their welcome statement reads: “At Kingo Lutheran Church, we believe that God loves and forgives us unconditionally. This gift of grace inspires us to share God’s love with others. We strive to welcome and support all individuals regardless of race, […]

ReconcilingWorks is proud to present our newest RIC community: Todos Los Santos in Fort Lauderdale, FL! Their welcome statement (in English and Spanish) reads: “The Lutheran community of Todos los Santos, Welcomes Everyone! Recognizing that we are part of one body, the Body of Christ. We welcome and receive EVERYONE with hospitality. So you are […]

“Globally, the AIDS pandemic is a human crisis of unprecedented scope.” So goes the introduction to the ELCA Strategy on HIV and AIDS. The strategy calls for a coalition of faith communities and organizations to be “active in open and moral deliberation” about how to respond locally, nationally and globally to this pandemic.On July 15-23 […]

ReconcilingWorks is proud to present our newest RIC community: St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sudbury, Massachusetts! Their welcome statement reads: “Welcome one another therefore, just as Christ welcomed you, for the glory of God.” Romans 15:7 The congregation of St John declares itself an open and affirming faith community and invites all people to […]

ReconcilingWorks thanks the Rev. Richard Jaech, Bishop of the Southwestern Washington Synod, ELCA, for this pastoral letter comforting the LGBTQ community and challenging the church to be more intentional and courageous in its welcome to people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. Dear Friends in Christ, Two weeks have passed since the horrible shootings at […]

ReconcilingWorks is proud to present our newest RIC community: Lutheran Campus Ministry of Winona, Minnesota! Their welcome statement reads: “All are welcome here at the LCC. {Full stop.} If you’re wondering exactly what that means…regardless of race, socioeconomic status, abilities, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, hometown, major, or if you say “pop” or soda”… As […]

ReconcilingWorks is proud to present our newest RIC community: Trinity Lutheran Church in Pembroke Pines, Florida! Their welcome statement reads: “Who is welcome here at TLC? EVERYONE! At Trinity Lutheran we practice radical hospitality…so If you are Native American, Asian, Hispanic, Black, White, Bi-Racial or Multi-Racial… If you are three days old, 30 years old, […]

ReconcilingWorks is proud to present our newest RIC community: Advent Lutheran Church in Mill Creek, Washington! Their welcome statement reads: “We extend our welcome to people of all races, cultures and colors; to people of all sexual orientation, gender and gender identity; to people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities; to people of every legal economic […]