Upcoming Events
We would love for you to join us at an upcoming event. This is a great way to connect and gather together. For a more detailed list of events, contact our office to sign up for weekly emails!
Sunday, Dec 3rd
Advent Workshop
Join us on the first Sunday of Advent, December 3rd at 9:30am for our intergenerational Advent Wreath Making workshop! Make an advent wreath to take home, Christmas ornaments, and Christmas cards. We will also have Advent devotionals and Advent calendars available!
Wednesday, Dec 6th, 13th, & 20th
Soup Suppers and Advent Devotions
Come for soup, bread, and community on Wednesday evenings during Advent at 5:00pm in the Fellowship Hall. Come in from the cold and enjoy a meal with friends from Peace Church. At about 5:40pm we’ll clear the tables for a short Advent devotional - a simple liturgy, prayers, and reflections at the tables in Fellowship Hall. We’ll finish at 6:00pm so that Wednesday evening groups can gather.
Soup will be provided and served by the Church Council, Youth Group, and Bible Study Group. Additional donations of soup, bread, or dessert always welcome - just bring what you’d like to share.
Saturday, Dec 9th
Hillside Gospel Choir Christmas Concert
If you need a little boost of Christmas energy, come to the Hillside Gospel Choir's Concert. Members of Peace, Pilgrim, First United Methodist, and St. Mark AME, along with friends from the Twin Cities, sing under the direction of Alanna Galloway. Proceeds will benefit the Foy Scholarship fund.
Sunday, Dec 10th
Forum: Teams and Committees Preparation for Pastor Corinne
Are you on a Team or Committee? Come to this forum for ideas about your first meeting with Pastor Corinne. How can you orient her to your work? What should you have ready to share with her? What norms of your team or committee life need to be shared with her? Tips to help you welcome and onboard her. Presentation by the Pastoral Relations Committee at 9:30am in the Fireside Room.
Sunday, Dec 10th
Peace Christmas Pageant
We will be debuting a new production at the 10:30am worship service, written by Rev. Emily Meyer from the Ministry Lab in collaboration with our children and youth. Come celebrate the birth of Jesus in a dynamic and interactive format!
Sunday, Dec 10th
Soup, Subs, and Stewardship Celebration
We want to say thanks to the Stewardship Team and everyone who has contributed to the 2024 stewardship effort. We want to celebrate the amazing generosity of this congregation - so plan on staying for a Soup and Sub Sandwich lunch after the 10:30am service in the Fellowship Hall. Hear the latest update on this year's Stewardship Campaign, dine with other Peace folks, and spread some holiday cheer. All are welcome!
Sunday, Dec 17th
Forum: 2023 Budget
A look at Peace’s 2023 budget and projected final figures for the year. Are we over or under budget? What about the special offerings for the Christian service budget? Do we need a few extra year end gifts? Presentation by the Finance Committee and members of the Council at 9:30am in the Fireside Room.
Sunday, Dec 17th
Christmas Cantata
Jim Pospisil, the Peace Choir, and musicians will present a Christmas Cantata during the 10:30am worship service. If you enjoy singing and would like to be part of this seasonal choral gathering, talk with Jim.
Sunday, Dec 17th
Christmas Caroling
Always a fun, intergenerational event for families and singles, adults, seniors, and children. Following the 10:30am worship service. Come for pizza in the Staff Lounge and then we’ll head out to sing Christmas carols to some of our elders and/or homebound members. It’s a great way to help spread a bit of Christmas joy!
Sunday, Dec 24th
Christmas Eve Soup Supper
Whether your find yourself alone or have a large crew his holiday season, all are invited to share a soup (and more) meal in the decorated Fellowship Hall after the 4:00pm Christmas Eve service. Traditionally we have had contributions of wonderful soups, chilis, and Christmas cookies. This dinner has been going on for over 25 years and it is always a pleasant gathering of old and new friends!
Sunday, Dec 31st
Pastor Charlotte’s Congregational Exit Interview
“Exit interview” with Pastor Charlotte Frantz. What did you learn from her? What gifts has she shared with us? What do you wish might have been different? What would you like to ask her? Come visit at 9:30am in the Fireside Room.
Sunday Sept 17th
Candidating Sunday
September 17th was Candidating Sunday. We are excited to announce that our congregation unanimously voted to call Rev. Corinne Freedman Ellis as our new Lead Pastor. She accepted and will begin her role at Peace Church in January!
Watch the recorded service