Reconciling Works

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a recent Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   Irving Park Lutheran Church in Chicago, Illinois.    Their welcome statement reads: “Irving Park Lutheran Church’s motto, “Continuing the Journey,” takes its cue from the painting behind the altar and the ongoing life of faith. We welcome you to take this journey with us as […]

The Power of Love in Defending Transgender Lives! A collaborative webinar with LGBTQ+ faith leaders and ecumenical partners. On April 2, 2025, at 7 PM ET, a coalition of LGBTQ+ leaders and organizations will host a crucial conversation titled Beyond Visibility: The Power of Love in Defending Transgender Lives. This ecumenical webinar will explore how […]

Ash Wednesday Statement We are leaders of faith-based organizations in the intersectional work of LGBTQIA2S+ justice. This is a statement from our organizations to the LGBTQIA2S+ people who are connected to our ministries. We can’t mince words about what’s happening here: we are under attack. But you are not alone, and you are not forgotten—not […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church in West Hempstead, New York.    Their welcome statement reads: “Welcome to St. Andrew’s, where all are embraced in reconciling love of Christ. We affirm the sacred worth of every individual, regardless of race, culture, ethnicity, age, gender expression or identity, […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a recent Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Excelsior, Minnesota. Their welcome statement reads: “As ambassadors for Christ, Mount Calvary is called to be a congregation that affirms and embraces all people valuing every race, ethnicity, culture, religion, age, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, ability, occupation or […]

God who knows loss, We long for the presence of those we’ve lost – the sound of their voice, their laughter, the way their face moved. A longing so deep, it is difficult to articulate. Keep it from consuming us. Protect our grief from the grip of despair and guide us into the kind of […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   Spirit Garage in Minneapolis, Minnesota.    Their welcome statement reads: “At Spirit Garage, all are welcome, and all means all. No matter who you are, where you come from, who you love, or what identities you hold, you are welcome here. God is love and […]

Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Olympia, Washington.   Their welcome statement reads: “We at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church are called by Jesus to love God and one another, to practice generous hospitality, and to serve all. All are welcome regardless of race, culture, ethnicity, age, gender […]