Reconciling in Christ

Reconciling in Christ

Reconciling in Christ

What is the Reconciling in Christ Program?

The Reconciling in Christ (RIC) Program recognizes Lutheran congregations that welcome lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) believers. The complete Reconciling in Christ Roster now exceeds 450 settings, including congregations,synods, colleges, seminaries, and other organizations.

 

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Event Love My Enemies? --An Interactive Event for MS and HS Youth
"Love My Enemies?" Finding Freedom from the Power of Bullying An Interactive Event for MS and HS Youth Share Stories, Learn Skills, Make Friends...

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Event Welcoming Lutherans in Portland Pride Parade
Please join us in walking in Portland's GLBT Pride Parade. Wear your congregation's T-shirt, bring a sign, share the message that there are...
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1 year 48 weeks ago
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Event Vanguard Revisited - Portland: LGBT Homeless Youth 60's & today
1820 Northeast 21st Ave. (Central Lutheran Church)

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Discussion Year of Hospitality
  In 2011, Creator's Congregation will be focusing on hospitality to others, not only within the Creator community but reaching out into the...

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Gary Schulstad
1 year 48 weeks ago
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Poll What does my congregation feel about the Reconciling in Christ program?
* A recognized RIC congregation actively living into their stated Affirmation of Welcome. * A recognized RIC congregation needing new direction and...
Gary Schulstad
1 year 48 weeks ago
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Discussion Community of Welcoming Congregations, LC / NA (RIC), Believe Out Loud - Who is with who?
Community of Welcoming Congregations, Lutherans Concerned / North America (RIC) , Believe Out Loud, etc... are all good resources.  Another...
Gary Schulstad
1 year 47 weeks ago
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Blog entry Portland Metro Chapter of Lutherans Concerned / North America
About the Portland Metro Chapter of Lutherans Concerned / North America Lutherans Concerned / North America (LC/NA) is a national organization...
Gary Schulstad
1 year 46 weeks ago
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Discussion Celebrating with Saint Mark - Salem, Oregon - The ELCA Oregon Synod's Newest RIC Congregation
On October 30th, members of Saint Mark Lutheran Church voted overwhelmingly to adopt a welcoming statement and become a Reconciling in Christ...

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Gary Schulstad
1 year 25 weeks ago
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Discussion Let's roll!
Thanks so much, Gary, for getting this ball rolling! If you are a congregational member out there with any questions about how to become a more...
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1 year 48 weeks ago
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Blog entry Creator Lutheran signs for the Pride Parade
Don't you love these?  Thanks to Kim and Samantha!
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Edwin RourkRemembering our LGBT brothers and sisters who continue to struggle with discrimination in the workplace - especially in the military.1 year 48 weeks ago

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What does my congregation feel about the Reconciling in Christ program?

A recognized RIC congregation actively living into their stated Affirmation of Welcome.
55% (11 votes)
A recognized RIC congregation needing new direction and to take next steps towards inclusiveness.
0% (0 votes)
Organizing for, or actively involved in, RIC discernment.
15% (3 votes)
Welcoming to all but chooses not to take a devisive vote to affirm it.
5% (1 vote)
Mostly angry, hurt or confused by the 2009 Churchwide policy change.
0% (0 votes)
No longer see the need for becoming RIC after the 2009 Churchwide policy change.
5% (1 vote)
Focused on other ministries.
20% (4 votes)
Total votes: 20