It is my proud privilege to announce that with the recent addition of two new Reconciling in Christ congregations we have broken 500 RIC settings, including congregations, seminaries, colleges and campus ministries. Meet our newest RIC congregations:
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| from stmarksalem.org |
Saint Mark Lutheran Church of Salem, Oregon voted on Reformation Sunday to become a Reconciling in Christ Congregation. Founded in the 1920s, St Mark is proud to be the first RIC congregation in Salem. Their statement reads:
At Saint Mark Lutheran Church, we celebrate that Christ has made us one body with many members, all sharing in God’s grace and unconditional love. As a Reconciling in Christ congregation, we embrace all of God’s people, regardless of age, ethnicity, physical and mental abilities, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or economic circumstance. We believe we are all unique and worthy individuals created by God. We joyfully welcome you to join us in worship, prayer, study, service and fellowship.
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| Rene Garcia presents the RIC certificate. Photo courtesy of Phil Soucy |
Some of our staff recently attended a gathering of regional coordinators in Texas and were able to celebrate with
Lutheran Mission of Seguin on the day they received their RIC certificate. Executive Director Emily Eastwood preached at the celebratory outdoor service. Back at the office on Monday the rest of the staff were told that the atmosphere was truly incredible, filled with the presence of the Spirit.
A warm welcome to both Lutheran Mission of Seguin and St. Mark Lutheran Church, and a thank you to all of the Reconciling in Christ organizations across the United States and Canada. We are honored to be part of the work you all do every day. Thanks be to God!
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