All Saints Day Today we remember and give thanks for all the saints who have gone before us — the faithful, the courageous, the beloved community of God who worked for justice, inclusion, and love. We especially honor the LGBTQIA+ saints and leaders ... www.reconcilingworks.org/all-saints-d...

Reformation Day reminds us that the Church is always being reformed — by the Spirit, through love, and for justice. At ReconcilingWorks, we celebrate this holy invitation to transformation. The same courage that moved Martin Luther to call the Church ... www.reconcilingworks.org/reformation-...

Reformation Day Reformation Day reminds us that the Church is always being reformed — by the Spirit, through love, and for justice. At ReconcilingWorks, we celebrate this holy invitation to transformation. The same courage that moved Martin Luther to call the Church into deeper faithfulness also…

Welcome St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Newport, RI. St. Peter's is an inclusive, welcoming, and service oriented congregation, here to offer help and hospitality to others according to God's will. ***** God's love covers all people and we at St. ... www.reconcilingworks.org/ric-st-peter...

A New RIC Community: St. Peter’s Lutheran Church (Newport, RI) Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a new Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Newport, Rhode Island. Their welcome statement reads: "St. Peter's Lutheran Church is an inclusive, welcoming, and service…

Welcome Five Points Lutheran Church in Blue River, Wisconsin. Romans 15:7: "Accept one another then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God." At Five Points Lutheran Church, nestled in the rolling hills of Southwest Wisconsin, we ... www.reconcilingworks.org/ric-five-poi...

A New RIC Community: Five Points Lutheran Church (Blue River, WI) Help ReconcilingWorks welcome a new Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community:   Five Points Lutheran Church in Blue River, Wisconsin. Their welcome statement reads: "Romans 15:7:   'Accept one another then, just as Christ accepted you,…

ReconcilingWorks extends deep gratitude and joy for our partnerships through the Reconciling in Christ (RIC) program. Here is a partial list (s-z) of this month’s RIC Partners with October Anniversaries – and the year they became RIC. www.reconcilingworks.org/ric-ann-oct-...

Intersex Awareness Day invites us to honor the beauty, diversity, and dignity of intersex people — those born with variations in sex characteristics that don’t fit typical definitions of “male” or “female.” #IntersexAwarenessDay #BelovedCommunity www.reconcilingworks.org/intersex-awa...

Welcome The Table Lutheran Church in Bloomsburg, PA. "All are welcome to pull up a seat at The Table. As we learn and grow together, it is our hope to live like Jesus, to love like Jesus, and to humbly seek grace when we fall short of that ... www.reconcilingworks.org/ric-the-tabl...

Welcome Faith Lutheran Church in Arlington, Virginia. “At Faith Lutheran Church, we celebrate and give thanks for the many different gifts that God has bestowed on each of us as unique creations made in God’s own image. We are called by Jesus to love ... www.reconcilingworks.org/ric-faith-lc...

ReconcilingWorks extends deep gratitude and joy for our partnerships through the Reconciling in Christ (RIC) program. Here is a partial list (m-s) of this month’s RIC Partners with October Anniversaries – and the year they became RIC. www.reconcilingworks.org/ric-ann-oct-...

Welcome Diamond Lake Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota. “You are welcome at Diamond Lake Lutheran Church, a Reconciling in Christ congregation. Your presence makes your journey part of our journey–one we share with people of all ages and ... www.reconcilingworks.org/ric-diamond-...

The October Newsletter is here! Read more at www.reconcilingworks.org/oct-2025-new...

Welcome St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Port Jefferson Station, New York. "St. Paul’s Lutheran Church welcomes all to join us in worship and fellowship. We welcome people of all races, ethnicities, of every marital status, political affiliation, sexual ... www.reconcilingworks.org/news/

Happy International Pronouns Day! Today we celebrate the sacred gift of identity and the power of names and pronouns to affirm who we are. www.reconcilingworks.org/happy-intern... #InternationalPronounsDay #FaithInclusion #ReconcilingWorks #LGBTQIA #PronounsMatter #BelovedCommunity

Today and every day, we affirm that coming out is a sacred act of truth-telling. ReconcilingWorks celebrates the courage, truth, and beauty of LGBTQIA+ people who share ... #NationalComingOutDay #ReconcilingInChrist #FaithfulAndProud #GodsLoveIsForAll www.reconcilingworks.org/happy-nation...

Welcome First Lutheran Church in Portland, Maine. "At First Lutheran Church, we value and celebrate the richness of God’s creation and offer full welcome and inclusion to all people. Our welcome is as boundless as God’s grace. It is not affected nor limited by ... www.reconcilingworks.org/news/

Welcome Becoming Oswego in Oswego, Illinois. “At Becoming, we live out our faith, where all people can find meaningful and joyful lives. We believe in the uniqueness of every individual. We accompany people as they discover and embody their ideal ... www.reconcilingworks.org/ric-becoming...

Welcome Nineveh: Lutheran Justice Ministry in Radford, Virginia. "God intentionally created a diverse world and rejoices in the beautiful complexity of all that we are. Nineveh strives to be a place where diversity is celebrated as good and wonderful. We envision... www.reconcilingworks.org/news/

ReconcilingWorks extends deep gratitude and joy for our partnerships through the Reconciling in Christ (RIC) program. Here is a partial list (a-h) of this month’s RIC Partners with October Anniversaries – and the year they became RIC. www.reconcilingworks.org/ric-oct-ann-6/

Welcome St. Luke's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Derwood, Maryland. "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 ... www.reconcilingworks.org/news/

Welcome Faith Lutheran Church in Hillsborough, New Jersey. "The congregation of Faith Lutheran Church proclaims that all people are created in God's image and that Christ has made us one. We are therefore committed to working for justice and celebrating the ... www.reconcilingworks.org/news/

ReconcilingWorks Partnering with ELCA's Truth and Healing Movement Today we pause to remember and honor the work of the ELCA at the 2025 Churchwide Assembly around the painful legacy of Indian boarding schools. Together, we acknowledge the deep harm ... www.reconcilingworks.org/national-day...

Celebrating September RIC Anniversaries ReconcilingWorks extends deep gratitude & joy for our partnerships through the Reconciling in Christ (RIC) program. Beginning in 1983, the holy work of this ministry now represents 13% of ELCA and 7% of ELCIC congregations... www.reconcilingworks.org/news/

Welcome Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Plover in Plover, Wisconsin. "Welcome to our church community, where all are embraced with open arms and boundless love. We openly celebrate the diversity of humanity in all its beautiful forms, including our LGBTQIA+ ... www.reconcilingworks.org/news/

Welcome Grace Lutheran Church in Scarsdale, New York. "Grace Lutheran Church is an open and affirming congregation. We welcome and celebrate people of all races, cultures, ages, gender identities, gender expressions, sexual orientations, abilities, and economic ... www.reconcilingworks.org/news/

Happy Bisexual Awareness Day! ReconcilingWorks is grateful for the gift you are in the life of the church and society. We see you, love you, and celebrate you. Thank you to our Bi siblings for making the church and world a better place! #bisexualawarenessweek #rwks #RIC #queerlutherans

Celebrating September RIC Anniversaries ReconcilingWorks extends deep gratitude & joy for our partnerships through the Reconciling in Christ (RIC) program. Beginning in 1983, the holy work of this ministry now represents 13% of ELCA and 7% of ELCIC congregations... www.reconcilingworks.org/news/

Welcome Incarnation Lutheran Church in Poway, California. "Incarnation Lutheran Church’s vision is to serve God in the service of all God's people. ALL are God’s people – no matter who they are, what they look like or whom they love. We welcome people of all ... www.reconcilingworks.org/news/

Welcome Central States Synod, ELCA in Kansas City, Missouri. “Traveling the way of Jesus, who commanded his followers to love one another as Christ has loved, and believing that all persons are created in the image of God, this synod welcomes people of every ... www.reconcilingworks.org/news/

Job Board for Our RIC Partners We recently added a Job Board to our website in support of RIC Partners with open calls and positions. Learn more at www.reconcilingworks.org/job-board-2/ #RICPartner #ReconcilingInChrist #ReconcilingInChristCongregation #ReconcilingInChristCommunity

Celebrating September RIC Anniversaries ReconcilingWorks extends deep gratitude & joy for our partnerships through the Reconciling in Christ (RIC) program. Beginning in 1983, the holy work of this ministry now represents 13% of ELCA and 7% of ELCIC churches... www.reconcilingworks.org/news/

Welcome Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Naperville, Illinois. You are created in God’s image and are truly God’s beloved. Whatever road you took to get here, we are better because you are here. We strive to know Jesus and make Jesus known. Led by the Holy ... www.reconcilingworks.org/news/

Welcome Faith Lutheran Church in Andover, Massachusetts. Faith Lutheran Church is a community of faith that believes that each person is a beloved child of God. We welcome all because God welcomes all people, regardless of race, nationality, ethnicity or culture... www.reconcilingworks.org/news/

Celebrating September RIC Anniversaries ReconcilingWorks extends deep gratitude and joy for our partnerships through the Reconciling in Christ (RIC) program. Beginning in 1983, the holy work of this ministry now represents 13% of ELCA and 7% of ELCIC churches ... www.reconcilingworks.org/news/

Welcome Immanuel Lutheran Church in Centralia, Washington. “All are created in the image of God. Therefore, Immanuel Lutheran celebrates persons of all race, age, gender, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation, & faith... www.reconcilingworks.org/news/

Welcome Community of Spiritual Practice in Asheville, North Carolina. “Community of Spiritual Practice is an LGBTQIA+ celebrating, justice and compassion centered community for people seeking belonging. Rooted in the radical call to love and justice given by ... www.reconcilingworks.org/news/

Welcome St. John American Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa. "Wherever you are on your journey, you are welcome here in the name of Jesus Christ. We celebrate that each person is loved by God. We affirm the gifts of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender ... www.reconcilingworks.org/news/

Welcome Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Livonia, Michigan. "We welcome all because God welcomes all. We welcome and celebrate all people including people of every age, race, size, body type, culture, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression ... www.reconcilingworks.org/news/

Welcome Advent Lutheran Church in Westminster, Colorado. Advent Lutheran Church is blessed and honored to have been shaped by the diversity of its community. All of your facets are embraced here as a beloved reflection of God's creation, including sexual ... www.reconcilingworks.org/news/

Welcome Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Appleton, Wisconsin. We welcome and invite ALL to be part of God’s inclusive and beloved family. God has called Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA) to the ministry of reconciliation, to carry out God’s mission of ... www.reconcilingworks.org/news/

Welcome King of Kings Lutheran Church in Liverpool, New York. "You are Not Alone! At King of Kings Lutheran Church, we embrace all individuals and respect their dignity and worth, for all are beloved children of God. We seek to recognize everyone’s own ... www.reconcilingworks.org/news/

Welcome Resurrection Lutheran Church in Dublin, California. "As a community of believers, we welcome people of every race, ethnicity, class, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, and ability, just as Christ welcomed all into God's family... www.reconcilingworks.org/news/

Welcome Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Chatham, New Jersey. "Gloria Dei Lutheran Church celebrates that each person is created in the image of God, and God’s wide embrace holds all of us. We trust in a living God who, by the power of the Holy Spirit, continually ... www.reconcilingworks.org/news/

Welcome Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Creve Coeur, Missouri. “Holy Cross Lutheran Church (ELCA) in Creve Coeur, Missouri, is Spirit-led, Community-Driven. We welcome you to worship Jesus Christ with us. Holy Cross embraces God’s children of all races... www.reconcilingworks.org/news/

Welcome Ten Foot Pole Podcast in Baltimore, Maryland! “The Ten Foot Pole podcast professes that all pronouns for God are valid and Biblical. We profess that all people are made in the image of God and that God is all genders and declares that all these ... www.reconcilingworks.org/ric-ten-foot...

Welcome Cross of Glory Lutheran Church in Mounds View, Minnesota! “The congregation of Cross of Glory Lutheran Church invites all to worship with us and to celebrate God’s love. Just as Jesus welcomed all, we welcome people of all races, cultures, ages ... www.reconcilingworks.org/ric-cross-of...

Welcome the Northeastern Minnesota Synod, ELCA in Duluth, Minnesota! “The Northeastern Minnesota Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America is committed to the inclusive hospitality of God which welcomes all people into the work of the church to... www.reconcilingworks.org/ric-ne-mn-sy...

Welcome Atonement Lutheran Church in New Brighton, Minnesota. “The congregation of Atonement Lutheran Church invites all to worship with us and to celebrate God’s love. Just as Jesus welcomed all, we welcome people of all races, cultures, ages, abilities ... www.reconcilingworks.org/ric-atonemen...