Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a new Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:
New Hanover Evangelical Lutheran Church in Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania.
Their welcome statement reads:
“You are always welcome at New Hanover Evangelical Lutheran Church.
We are a growing community of believers in Jesus Christ, rooted in God’s love and guided by Christ’s example. We strive to reach out with compassion, offering a place where you can grow in faith, experience God’s grace and feel safe and celebrated. At New Hanover Evangelical Lutheran Church, we want you to gather with us at our table.
Rooted in our Lutheran faith and belief that we are all children of God and made in God’s image, we welcome all people with dignity and love. In Romans 15:7, Paul writes, “Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.” By this belief, we are committed to intentionally following Jesus’ example of unconditional hospitality, love and justice. Here, you are not only included, you are respected.
We affirm and value people of all races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions, cultures, ages, abilities, body sizes, relationship statuses and economic or immigration statuses. We are committed to the ongoing work toward racial equity and inclusion in all we do. You are invited to fully participate in our worship, sacraments, leadership positions, gatherings, and ministries. In our identities, we are united by the common faith we hold, and recognize we each offer unique gifts and perspectives. We believe that this transforms lives and deepens the faith of our community. Christ’s door is open to all, so is ours.“
Learn more about New Hanover Evangelical Lutheran at: www.NewHanoverLutheran.org
