Open Hearts. Open Church. The North/West Lower Michigan Synod Task Force on
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity and Expression

RIC Congregations

What Is an RIC Congregation?

The Reconciling in Christ (RIC) Program is for congregations, synods, colleges, seminaries, and other Lutheran organizations. To be recognized as a Reconciling in Christ (RIC) Partner, the faith community must meet certain requirements, which include:

  • Clearly state a welcome to people of “all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions” or “LGBTQIA+” and name its commitment to "racial equity" or "anti-racism" in its welcome statement.
  • Be open to calling an LGBTQIA+ and Black, Brown, Indigenous, Person of Color (BIPOC) Rostered Leader.
  • Allow sanctuary/community space/ to be used for LGBTQIA+ weddings and blessings.
  • Make a meaningful contribution annually to support the national RIC program.
Full details of the RIC program can be found at https://www.reconcilingworks.org/ric/becomeric/.

RIC Congregations in the North/West Lower Michigan Synod

Lutheran Church of the Savior
3616 E. G Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI 59004
(269) 342-0069
http://www.lcoskzoo.com/
 Harbor of Grace Lutheran Church
1132 W Southern Ave.
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 722-7308
https://www.facebook.com/harborofgrace.org/
Two Churches
4252 Breton Rd. SE
Kentwood, MI 49512-3858
(616) 455-8108
http://www.twochurches.org/
 University Lutheran Church
1020 S Harrison Rd.
East Lansing, MI 48823-5198
(517) 332-2559
http://www.ulcel.org/
Saron Evangelical Lutheran Church
510 Main St.
St. Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 983-1273
http://www.saronlutheran.org/
 Faith Lutheran Church
4515 Dobie Rd.
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 349-0620
http://faithlutheranokemos.org/
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
250 Commerce Ave SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 456-1741
http://www.bethlehemchurchgr.org/ 		Immanuel Lutheran Church
320 S Bradley St.
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858-2176
(989) 773-4204
http://immanuelmp.com/
Trinity Lutheran Church
2055 Columbia Ave E
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 963-5356
http://www.tlcbattlecreek.org/ 		St. Paul Lutheran Church
3383 Lake Lansing Rd.
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 351-8541
http://www.stpaul-el.org/
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church
545 South 7th St.
Freeland, MI 48623
(989) 297-1611
https://zionfreeland.org/ 		Our Saviour Lutheran Church
2525 Hemmeter Rd.
Saginaw, MI 48603-3019
(989) 799-5470
https://www.facebook.com/OurSaviourLutheranSaginaw/

Click here to download a flyer with the N/W Lower Michigan Synod RIC congregations and a summary of the RIC program.

How Does My Congregation Become RIC?

If your congregation would like to explore becoming an RIC congregation, you can find more information on ReconcilingWorks website or contact Open Hearts. Open Church. for more information.

How Do I Find an RIC Church Outside the N/W Lower Michigan Synod?

You can find RIC congregations across the country using the search tool on the RIC page of ReconcilingWorks website. http://www.reconcilingworks.org/ric/