Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a recent Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:
St. Luke’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Derwood, Maryland.
Their welcome statement reads:
“The congregation of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church is committed to live as a community of people seeking reconciliation and wholeness in our life together and in our outreach to the world. We celebrate and give thanks for the many diverse gifts among us. As God’s people, we strive to be a force for good in the world and proclaim, “All are Welcome” We commit to the work of anti-racism, liberation, social and environmental justice for all God’s people. We affirm the sacredness of people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. We affirm the sacredness of all those who have experienced exclusion because of race, ethnicity, ability, age, or culture. We affirm the sacredness of those who wrestle with addiction, physical or mental health, imprisonment, socio-economic circumstances, or anything that too often divides us. We are committed to providing a safe place for any and all who are seeking to find meaning and value in their lives. You are invited to join us on this lifelong journey. We welcome all who are seeking God’s love and grace.“
Learn more about St. Luke’s Evangelical Lutheran at: www.StLukesDerwood.org