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Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Bethlehem Lutheran Church (Brodhead, WI). Their welcome statement reads: "Bethlehem Lutheran Church welcomes everyone because Jesus welcomes everyone, and loves them unconditionally. Liberated by the good news that nourishes us through scripture and at the communion table, we are free to extend God’s radical welcome to all people. You are welcome here, whatever your age, ability, social and economic class, ra...

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Tree of Life Lutheran Church (Harrisburg, PA). Their welcome statement reads: "We proclaim that all people are created in the image of God and affirm that each person, inclusive of age, economic status, faith history, ethnicity, gender, mental or physical ability, marital/relationship status, sexual orientation, or gender identification, is a beloved child of God and, through Christ, worthy of God’s love and ...

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Union Lutheran Church (York, PA). Their welcome statement reads: "There is a place for you here! We at Union Lutheran Church believe that we are called to share the good news of Jesus with our neighbors, as we grow together in Christ. We welcome everyone seeking God’s love and grace to participate fully no matter what you look like, where you’re from, whom you love, how much money you have, or whatever other...

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Advent Lutheran Church (Morgan Hill, CA). Their welcome statement reads: "Jesus said, “I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another.” (John 13:34 (NRSV)) This is a safe place to be who you are. No matter where we are from or how we got here, God’s love accepts us and invites each of us to bring all of ourselves: our thoughts, beliefs, q...

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Lutheran Theological Seminary (Saskatoon, SK). Their welcome statement reads: "LTS is an inclusive community and offers hospitality to all who participate in our programs of study. As disciples of Christ committed to public leadership among God's people in diverse and challenging cultural contexts, we eagerly learn from and welcome one another's diversity, including, but not limited to, theological perspectiv...

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: St. Philip Lutheran Church (Raleigh, NC). Their welcome statement reads: "As a community of God’s love and grace, we welcome all because God welcomes all, regardless of race or culture, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or relationship status. We welcome all without regard to addictions, physical or mental health, legal status, political perspectives, socio-economic circumstances, or anything...

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Our Saviour Lutheran Church (Saginaw, MI). Their welcome statement reads: "All are welcomed here. All are welcome regardless of race, culture, wealth, poverty, political affiliation, age, education level, faith tradition, health (physical, mental, emotional) or wounds, LGBTQ+ identity, married, single, divorced, widow or nationality. Nothing separates us from God’s love in Christ Jesus." Learn more about Our...

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church (Freeland, MI). Their welcome statement reads: "All are welcomed here. All are welcome regardless of race, culture, wealth, poverty, political affiliation, age, education level, faith tradition, health (physical, mental, emotional) or wounds, LGBTQ+ identity, married, single, divorced, widow or nationality. Nothing separates us from God’s love in Christ Jesus." Learn more abo...

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: All Saints Lutheran Church (Lutz, FL). Their welcome statement reads: "We welcome all who are seeking God's love and grace. We welcome all because God welcomes all, regardless of race or culture, sexual orientation, gender identity or relationship status (LGBTQIA+). We welcome all without regard to addiction, physical or mental health, imprisonment, socio-economic circumstances, differently-abled or anythi...

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (Madison & Verona, WI). Their welcome statement reads: "You are Welcome Here. We welcome all to Good Shepherd. Everyone. Without exception. This welcome includes those shunned by society and by churches because of their race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental abilities, financial resources, and family status, no matter what you have do...