Two words are often used to describe
the United Church of Christ: freedom and responsibility.
We have been described as "a church that is independent and subject to no temporal authority; but equally a church that is the servant of all and minister to everyone."
At Peace Church, we come to explore our beliefs, discuss among ourselves, and live out our faith. We hope this website gives you an idea of what we are all about and that your own walk with God may bring you to our doors.
Wednesday September 1:
6pm: Bible Study in the Fireside Room
6pm: Environment & Energy committee meets in Burrow
NO Youth Group
Thursday September 2 – Men’s Breakfast 7am at Duluth Grill, 27th Ave West.
Saturday, September 4th 9am - ? CHUM Shelter Work Day – This month we’ll be working on the outside of the building, including the creation of a garden space in front of the building. Jump in and join us on this great Peace Church ministry. Even if you can’t come, you can help! We need medium sized rocks (6” – 12”) to build a landscape border. You can leave them by the front door of the church in our garden. Questions? Contact Jim McLean 525-3526.
Sunday September 5: Worship at 8:30 and 10:30 am. PRIDE Sunday. We will celebrate the gifts of our GLBT members and friends. Paul Van Antwerp will be preaching at both of our services and our ONA team will be leading the worship time.
9:30 Adult Forum – An introduction to the book study on Soul Feast: An Invitation to the Christian Spiritual Life. The study begins on Tuesday September 7 at 7pm.
Tuesday September 7 – First meeting of Soul Feast: A Study in Spiritual Patterns.
Sunday September 12 – Rally Sunday and Peace Babies picture.
Wednesday September 15 – First Night of Wednesday Activities.
Wednesday September 29 – first meeting of new Feminist Theology Covenant Group
Sunday October 3 – Annual Harvest Festival
Tuesday September 7 – First meeting of Soul Feast: A Study in Spiritual Patterns. Soul Feast: A Study in Spiritual Patterns (Tuesday evenings 7:00, September and October) Join us for a book study of Margorie Thompson’s “Soul Feast: An Invitation to the Christian Spiritual Life”. This book explores a variety of spiritual disciplines (or “patterns”) with the goal of helping you uncover the unique way that you connect with God. Sign up in the Narthex. Questions? Contact Paul. Some books are in the office if you’d like to pick one up--$10 used, $15 new.
Wednesday September 8 – Help make breakfast at CHUM, 9am at the Drop-In Center.
Wednesday September 8 – Committees and Teams meet.
Saturday, September 11th – Intergenerational Event: Bicycling on the Munger Trail, Details Pending
Sunday September 12 – Rally Sunday (first day of Church School). New baby picture—Calling all babies born since last Sept 1—come to the front of the sanctuary after the worship service for our annual Peace Babies picture.
Youth Mentor Meeting and Potluck –RESCHEDULED for September 12 Interested in the ministry and life of our youth? Consider being a youth mentor! Join for an information and brainstorming session at Paul’s house on September, 12th at 5:30. We’ll put something on the grill and bring a dish to pass around. Interested? Contact Paul.
Wednesday September 15 – First Night of Wednesday Activities.
Saturday September 18 – Crafters Gathering! “Beading with Sarah” at 2pm. Calling all crafters! Sarah Jessico is hosting an afternoon of “Beading” here at the church. No supplies necessary, but snacks and additional craft materials are always welcome! Questions? Contact Sarah: 341-9565.
Sunday September 26 – CHUM Family Shelter Celebration
Wednesday September 29 – Feminist Theology Covenant Group Forming. Join Pastor Kathy, Beth Bartlett and Sally Ockwig-Larson for a discussion of Sexism and God-Talk: Towards a Feminist Theology by Rosemary Radford Ruether. This covenant group for women and men will meet for 8 consecutive weeks starting Wednesday September 29 from 7:30-8:30 and ending Wednesday November 10. If you are interested, please talk to Pastor Kathy, Beth or Sally. Five books will be available, but more can be ordered if needed.
Sunday October 3 – Annual Harvest Festival. Watch for the sign-up sheets in the narthex!
Friday/Saturday October 29-30 – Adult Retreat at Caribou Highlands, Lutsen. Calling all Peace Church adults! If you are interested in a reasonably priced fall retreat to enjoy fellowship, fun and faith, mark October 29 and 30 on your calendar and sign up in the narthex. We are putting the finishing touches on planning the first-ever all adults retreat. The theme for the weekend will be Transitions, and all adult members and friends of Peace Church are welcome to attend. The weekend will start on Friday evening with supper and go until Saturday afternoon, with an option of staying a second night and ending with worship on Sunday morning. Rooms will be only $75.00 a night (cost to be shared among those staying in the room) and all rooms have their own bath. We will have a well rounded mix of programming and free time plus the added option of a second night stay. If you are interested in helping complete the planning or would like more information please contact Cindy McLean, 525-3526; Lisa Pomroy, 525-1091; or Bob Stevens, 724-4865 OR sign up in the narthex.
Saturdays – October 16 & November 13 – Academy for Vital Christianity class at Peace Church. “Reading the Prophets in the 21st Century” will be taught by Richard Weis, Professor of Old Testament theology at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. Cost is $190 (before October 9). Register online at www.unitedseminary.edu/CommunityPrograms/academy.asp
Survey on Multiracial, Multicultural Antiracist Church Identity
Addition of Worship Service podcast
Job posting for Chldren's Ministry Coordinator
Forcible Divorce of Gay Couples
Peace UCC Jubilee Fund (pdf)
Peace Puppet article on ucc.org
UCC Links added to left menu
Monthly Newsletter
Peace Church Videos
Peace Church Event Calendar
