“Come just as you are.” This invitation echoes through the Church of Reconciliation Episcopal Church. It is an invitation to a community. The community is grounded in radical hospitality.
The Church of Reconciliation Episcopal Church extends welcome to all. It embraces creativity and values outreach. Its worship style is unique. It takes place in the round.
The life of this church is rooted in The Book of Common Prayer. Their common life is celebrated around the sacred table. It is the table of the Holy Eucharist. Worship here acknowledges life. It acknowledges it as the living diverse Body of Christ. The prayer is to become like Jesus.
Inside the sanctuary is in the round. Parishioners sing. They pray. They dance. They share the Peace. They receive the bread and wine of Holy Communion. All are welcome.
The Church of Reconciliation Episcopal Church is inclusive. Reconcilers are free to wear their hearts on their sleeves. They are imperfect. They are perfectly comfortable with that. Seeking is sacred. Questions are more important than answers.
The community listens to different points of view. Relationships are more important than being right. The Church of Reconciliation Episcopal Church is part of the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas. It is part of The Episcopal Church.
The Rev. Reagan Gonzalez was called to be Rector in the summer of 2024. She has a passion for community life. This life is grounded in inclusivity. She is inspired by Reconciliation’s values. These values are radical hospitality and creativity.
Reagan loves to preach. She teaches. She tells Godly Play stories to children. She introduces people to open-minded Christianity. Questions are welcomed here. They trust they learn best by struggling together. They hear where the Holy Spirit is calling.
Reagan grew up attending St. James Episcopal Church in Bozeman. She later served as its Youth Director. She was also Christian Formation Director. She earned a degree in Microbiology from Montana State University.
After college, Reagan spent a year in intentional community. She served with the Episcopal Service Corps. This experience deepened her faith. It confirmed her desire to discern a call to ordained ministry. She earned an MDiv from the Seminary of the Southwest in Austin. She was ordained to the priesthood in 2018. Since ordination, she has served four communities.
The Church of Reconciliation Episcopal Church holds Holy Eucharist at 8:00 am. This service is in the sanctuary. There is no music. Another Holy Eucharist takes place at 10:30 am. This service is also in the sanctuary. It features a choir. The 10:30 service is livestreamed.
Remember the words of invitation to Holy Communion. “This is the table of the Lord.” It is made ready for those who love. It is also for those who want to love more. Come if you have much faith. Come if you have little. Come because it is the Risen Christ who invites you. It is the Risen Christ who wants to meet you here. Reconcilers invite you to come and see. They can’t wait to meet you too.