Reconciling in Christ (RIC) Sunday
This is an annual worship celebration created to share in the commitment our organization and partnering faith communities have in the ongoing work of welcome, inclusion, celebration, and advocacy for LGBTQIA+ people in the life of the church. While historically this day is celebrated on the final Sunday in January, many RIC partners will celebrate on their date of affirmation, or on other days meaningful to their communities rooted in this commitment to radical hospitality. We hope you enjoy Resilient Community as we join collectively with our 1,140+ partners across the United States and Canada through this celebratory service.
As special thank you to our planning team, Rev. Josh Evans, St. John’s Lutheran Church, Albany, New York; Rev. Dr. Lori Ruge-Jones, University Lutheran Church and Campus Ministry, Eau Claire, Wisconsin; and Deacon David Rask Behling, Program Coordinator.
The video Sermon will be uploaded to the RIC Sunday 2025 Google Drive by 12/09/24.
Resilient Community - This year’s theme allows us to celebrate how far we all have come in difficult times while also reminding us we need to keep moving toward the goal of true inclusion. It focuses our attention on how community bonds and relationships sustain the individual members of the community, building resilience in institutions and individuals. When we work together for justice, communities are stronger; when we work together, people are stronger.
GO HERE to download this free resource in English and Español.
(https://www.reconcilingworks.org/ric/ricsunday/)
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