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Click on the image to learn more about local support agencies for LGBTQ people and their loved ones.
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Click the image to learn more about MN Transgender Alliance.
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Click the image to learn more about Transforming Families an organization that supports Transgender youth and their families.

Reconciling in Christ (RIC) Sunday

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Each year, the first Sunday in February at ERLC is designated as Reconciling in Christ (RIC) Sunday. The basis for this welcome is our reconciliation in Jesus Christ, who opened his arms to all. Currently, there are over 930 settings of the Lutheran church on the RIC roster, including congregations, campus ministries, seminaries, synods of the ELCA and Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, bible camps, other independent organizations, and colleges of the ELCA.

In 2020 we were fortunate to have  Rev. Jia Starr Brown as our Guest Speaker (click here to listen to her sermon). We also were blessed by the RIC Celebration Choir (click here to see their performance).
Several times during this service we have featured the "Shower of Stole Project" collection of Liturgical Stoles and sacred items representing the lives of LGBT leaders of faith.


Photos from Feb 2, 2020 RIC Sunday

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  • Welcome
    • I'm New Here >
      • What we Believe
      • Our Story
    • Worship Times & Locations
    • ERLC Staff
    • LGBTQ+ Affirming >
      • Shower of Stoles Project
  • Worship
    • Sermons and Bulletins >
      • Binge the Bible
    • Baptism
    • Funerals
    • Podcasts
  • Give
  • Ministries
    • VBS
    • Children, Youth, and Family Ministry
    • Adult Ministries
    • Caring Faith
    • Music Ministries
    • Mission Endowment Fund
    • LIFE Groups
  • Updates
    • ERLC Council >
      • Council Minutes and Annual Reports
    • ERLC Current Magazine
    • Calendar
    • Call Committee
    • Building Committee Updates
    • Capital Appeal
  • Events
  • Contact Us
    • Prayer Requests
    • ERLC Staff
    • Forms >
      • Room Use Form
    • Elk River Lutheran "Powered By Love" Merchandise
    • Severe Weather Policy