Reconciling in Christ Sunday 2026: Celebrating Diversity as God's Children

Holy Trinity kicks off its 10th anniversary year as a Reconciling in Christ Congregation

In keeping with our mission statement that challenges us to “follow the example of Jesus, acting boldly to build community with diverse people,” Holy Trinity once again observed Reconciling in Christ Sunday on the first Sunday in February, February 1. Our worship service focused on the theme Celebrating Diversity as God’s Children.

2026 is a milestone year for Holy Trinity, marking the the 10th anniversary of the congregation’s commitment to the Reconciling in Christ (RIC) Program. Following an extensive period of conversation and dialogue during the summer and fall of 2016, the congregation voted overwhelmingly to expressly affirm its commitment to welcoming all people into full partnership with our ministries. 

Since 1983, the RIC Program has been a public way for faith communities to see, name, celebrate, and advocate for people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions in the Lutheran church. In 2021, the organization expressly added a call to racial equity and antiracism to its messaging. Reconciling in Christ is sponsored by ReconcilingWorks: Lutherans for Full Participation.

Click below to watch as we celebrate and reaffirm Holy Trinity’s commitment to being a place where all people are embraced by us and by God exactly as they are.

Why are we here?

God calls Holy Trinity to follow the example of Jesus, acting boldly to build community with diverse people and to nurture creation.

You are welcome

At Holy Trinity we do our best to practice radical hospitality, heal a broken world, and find hope in the midst of life’s challenges.

Celebrating the arts

We give thanks to God through a devotion to creating a flourishing arts program.

Working for justice

We work toward a world in which all people are treated with dignity and respect and are valued as precious children of God.

Caring for the environment

We celebrate the beauty of all God created in the beginning and we lament our planet crying out for mercy. 

Holy Trinity seeks to call its next pastor

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in North Easton, MA, is seeking a full-time Pastor to lead our small, faithful, intentionally inclusive congregation into its next chapter of ministry. Rooted in the gospel and energized by a spirit of hospitality, justice, and care for creation, we seek a pastor who will partner with us as we follow Jesus boldly in a changing world.