Praising God, Living the Way of Jesus, & Building the Beloved Community
Our vision is to be an accessible, open and affirming community growing in Christian faith, committed to peace and justice, and reaching out in healing love to all of creation, including all people, respecting and valuing the diversity of people’s sexual orientation, race, culture, gender, age, opinions, and physical and mental abilities.
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Children’s Christmas Pageant “The Special Star”
Sunday, December 15 at 10:30 service
This year’s pageant will be the story of a certain birth in Bethlehem from the viewpoint of a very special little star who wonders when it will be able to shine bright and light the world with JOY. There will be some traditional Christmas songs for us all to join in on and after the pageant there will be Birthday cake for the newborn baby Jesus in the Fellowship Hall.
What’s Happening at Peace Church?
THIS WEEK
Sunday, December 15 – Third Sunday of Advent
8:30am Service – Sermon: “Heart Beat of Justice” by Pastor Kathy. We will also have communion and our Peace Church Choir will sing three anthems.
9:30am Adult Forum: Paul Hlina & Judy Gibbs- Both Peace church members, Paul and Judy will be sharing about their experiences on the Superior Hiking Trail. As many of us know, in order to engage some of the more difficult tasks of climate justice, of tending the Earth, we must have ways to sustain and keep ourselves grounded in order to do the work. Come connect over one of our treasures in this area—the Superior Hiking Trail.
10:30am Service – Children’s Christmas Pageant The children will present their annual Christmas Pageant “The Special Star”.
NEWS & EVENTS
Handel’s Messiah – Sunday December 22 at 10:30 service
Our annual Choir Cantata will be Handel's Messiah! There will be soloists, full chorus, and orchestra. Many musical special treats throughout the service from exceptional musicians.
Advent and Christmas at Peace Church
Prayers Around the Cradle - Wednesdays in December, beginning December 4 at 7:00pm in the Sanctuary. This meditative worship includes quiet singing, silence, prayer and the lighting of candles— time for reflection and prayer as we journey toward Christmas. Children’s...
Winter Retreat at Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center
Friday, February 7– Sunday, February 9, 2020 - Make plans now to attend the Winter Retreat! So many things to do at Wolf Ridge--skiing, snowshoeing, high ropes course, climbing wall, chickadee landing, and time to relax and recharge. Wolf Ridge staff will do the...
Sundays in December – Worship and Adult Forums
Every Sunday - Worship at 8:30am and 10:30am; Sunday School and Adult Forum at 9:30 ("Tending the Earth, Tending Each Other"); Coffee Hour at 11:30am. Sunday, December 1 - First Sunday of Advent Scripture: Isaiah 2: 1-5, Romans 13: 11-14 and Matthew 24: 36-44 Sermon:...
Pastoral Transition Options
The Coordinating Council has been exploring options for managing the leadership transition that will take place with Pastor Kathy’s retirement. Meetings have included Rick Wagner from the Minnesota Conference, Sarah Dean reflecting on filling in while Kathy was on...
Video – Celebration of Life for Xavier Bell
Livestream information and bulletin for the Celebration of Life service for Xavier Bell at Peace Church on November 2, 2019.
For a complete list of upcoming news and events, see our monthly newsletter, The Peace Bell.