Reconciling Works 2012
“All this is from God, who reconciled us through Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation.
—2 Corinthians 5:18
You are invited to participate in Reconciling Works 2012, the biennial assembly of Lutherans Concerned / North America and Reconciling in Christ conference. Reconciling Works 2012 will be held in Washington, DC July 6—10, 2012.
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Washington, DC
Our host for Reconciling Works 2012 will be Washington, DC. Washington is filled with a veritable cornucopia of attractions, including:
- The White House
- The United States Capitol
- The Smithsonian Museum
- The Holocaust Museum
Come early to explore all the possibilities that Washington has to offer. Stay late to enjoy the balmy summer weather.
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Keynote Speaker
The Rev. Mark S. Hanson
Presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Mark S. Hanson will deliver the keynote address to the assembly, following the opening worship on Saturday, July 7, 2012. This is the first time a presiding bishop of any denomination has delivered the keynote address at our assembly.
Mark S. Hanson has served as presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America since 2001. He was elected to a second six-year term in 2007. From 2003 until 2010, he was president of The Lutheran World Federation. He has traveled widely throughout the world, sharing a confident hope in God's promises and a vision of the joyful freedom in Christian community and mission.
Bible Study Leader
The Rev. Nadia Bolz-Weber
"Nadia Bolz-Weber has probably done more than any other pastor in recent times to poke therapeutic fun at the misdemeanors and flaws of overly-churched Christianity and Christians. The passion behind her words, however, is as deeply pastoral as it is God-drenched and liberating....thus the affection as well as the respect that attend her and her work wherever she goes."
- Phylis Tickle author of "The Great Emergence"
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Here is the tentative schedule for events at Reconciling Works 2012, as of October 15, 2011.
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Movement-building pre-events will occur from 1:00 pm on July 6 until noon on July 7. These events provide opportunities to go deeper into particular aspects of the LGBTQ movement. Some of the events are for a specific population. The $50 fee includes facilitation, dinner and breakfast. Housing is one extra night.
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Affinity Gatherings will begin at 12:30 on July 8, for two hours. Affinity gatherings have no additional cost and are an opportunity for communities who share a common identity to gather and form relationships before the Assembly begins. There is no formal registration for Affinity Groups. Meeting locations will be noted at registration. The following affinity groups are suggested. To propose another group, email
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Assembly participants will be able to deepen their knowledge, skill set, or just enjoy some conversation with the variety of workshops being offered. Workshops are 75 minutes, and allow our community to expand its knowledge base, engage in dialog with others, and have fun. Learn about ways to enhance your congregation's welcome. Sharpen your tools to work for justice in the wider world. Dive into deeper conversation with our presenters. This is the time to learn!
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Each Assembly is framed in the context of worship. We start with a celebration of the God who binds us together, and we end with a festival of sending. In between, from each morning’s beginning with Bible Study to the keynote presentations and workshops through to our evening worship, we are doing the work of the people. The worship experiences throughout the Assembly are designed to empower us for work which extends well beyond the city of Washington, DC through our homes into the Church and the world.
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The Business Sessions are your opportunity to shape the future and direction of Lutherans Concerned / North America. During Reconciling Works 2012, there are business sessions held throughout the Assembly. These sessions will be lively, informative, and interactive. During these sessions, we will hear from our leadership, elect the Board of Directors for the next Biennium, and hear the priorities for the next two years. As we get closer, more of the business items to be considered will be posted to the assembly website. However, in the meantime, there are a few items about which you should know.
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Auction, Banquet, Program, Dance
We will cross the street to the Westin Hotel to continue our celebration. We will celebrate with a silent auction to benefit the ministry of Lutherans Concerned/North America. A variety of items are up for auction from businesses, arts and crafts, books and multi-media, to vacation destinations. Appetizers and a cash bar will help to enhance the auction atmosphere. If you have an item you would like to donate to the silent auction, please email
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Upon the conclusion of bidding, we will begin our banquet, followed by a program that will honor where we have come and where we are going. We will present the Jim Siefkes Justice Maker Award and the Jeannine Janson Distinguished Service Award. Finally, a DJ will invite us to dance the night away (at least until midnight).
Jim Siefkes Justice Maker Award
The Jim Siefkes Justice-Maker Award was established by Lutherans Concerned / North America in 1992 to recognize superior and tireless efforts of straight allies on behalf of GLBT Lutherans.
The criteria for the Jim Siefkes Justice-Maker Award reflect the contributions of its namesake:
Recipient must be a non-GLBT Lutheran who has made significant contributions to advancing justice for GLBT Lutherans
Actions should have a broad impact and not be limited to a particular local or region
Nominees for the Siefkes Award are evaluated and selected by the LC/NA Board of Directors, and the Award is presented at the LC/NA Biennial Assembly. A nomination form is available here.
The Rev. Jim Siefkes obtained funding for and convened the initial meeting in Minneapolis in June of 1974 that resulted in the formation of Lutherans Concerned for Gay People (our original name).
Pastor Siefkes also wrote the Affirmation of Welcome, which is the heart of the Reconciling in Christ Program. Even in retirement, Pastor Siefkes continues to advocate for the full inclusion and participation of GLBT Lutherans in the Lutheran Church.
Past recipients of the Siefkes Award:
- The Rev. Stanley E. Olson, Bishop Emeritus
- Joanne Chadwick
- Dr. Paul Jersild
- The Rev. Paul Tidemann
- The Rev. James DeLange
- The Rev. Reinie Heydemann
- The Rev. Paul Egertson, Bishop Emeritus, and Shirley Egertson
- Dr. Margaret Moreland
- The Rev. Lowell Erdahl, Bishop Emeritus
- Bennett Falk
- The Rev. Jayne Thompson
- The Rev. Herb Chilstrom, Presiding Bishop Emertus, and the Rev. Corinne Chilstrom
- June Kjome
Jeannine Janson Distinguished Service Award
Jeannine Janson served on the LC/NA Board of directors, first as the West/Northwest Regional Director followed by a six-year term as Co-Chair. She managed the ONE VOICE Campaign, the successful first major donor campaign conducted jointly between Lutherans Concerned/North America, Wingspan Ministry of St. Paul-Reformation Lutheran Church, and Lutheran Lesbian & Gay Ministries (now Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries). Her tireless attention to details and her dedication to Lutherans Concerned were instrumental in creating the professional organization that Lutherans Concerned is today. In 2008, the Distinguished Service award was named in honor of Jeannine Janson.
Past recipients of the Jeannine Janson Award:
Jeannine Janson
Dirk Selland
Gerald Vagts
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LC/NA is grateful for the sponsorship of the following individuals and organizations:
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Contact Us
If you have any questions about Reconciling Works 2012 that aren't answered by this website, please contact us:
assembly@lcna.org
651-665-0861
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