Welcome to Peace.
We are an active and inclusive community of believers in Gahanna, OH, working to live out the love of Christ in a local and global setting. Our purpose is simple: to love God, neighbor, and self.
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Join us this Sunday: March 17, 2024
Lent Sermon Series: Just Breathe
Take a moment to inhale the calmness and exhale the chaos. Lent is not just about sacrificing, but also about finding peace within ourselves, within our daily lives, to remember the power of simply breathing. Don't rush through these days. Instead, savor each breath like the precious gift it is. Allow yourself to be present in every moment, and find the opportunities for renewal, growth, and transformation. Among the Gospels, Mark most clearly shows Jesus’ humanity, his daily breaths amongst us all, reminding us of the limits of life and the eternal promise of the divine. This Lent “Just breathe”...and see how it can change your perspective on life as we walk the Gospel of Mark together. Traditional Worship (Sanctuary) - 9:00am
Contemporary Worship (ConneXions) - 10:30am |
Upcoming Lenten Dates
Peace Evening Prayer Lenten Worship - Wednesdays (3/13, 3/20) at 7pm (Sanctuary)
Palm Sunday - March 24th | 9:00 & 10:30am (Sanctuary)
Maundy Thursday - March 28th at 7pm (Sanctuary)
Good Friday - March 29th at 7pm (Sanctuary)
Easter Sunday Worship - March 31st | 6:45am Sunrise (outside), 9:00am Traditional, 10:30am Contemporary
Palm Sunday - March 24th | 9:00 & 10:30am (Sanctuary)
Maundy Thursday - March 28th at 7pm (Sanctuary)
Good Friday - March 29th at 7pm (Sanctuary)
Easter Sunday Worship - March 31st | 6:45am Sunrise (outside), 9:00am Traditional, 10:30am Contemporary
Easter Flowers
Donate a $20 Easter flower arrangement, and help beautify our worship spaces for Easter Sunday in honor or memory of a loved one. All flower orders need to be submitted and paid for by Monday, March 25, 2024.
Donate a $20 Easter flower arrangement, and help beautify our worship spaces for Easter Sunday in honor or memory of a loved one. All flower orders need to be submitted and paid for by Monday, March 25, 2024.
Upcoming Events at Peace
Hoops For Haiti 2024
The time has come for our annual Hoops for Haiti (HFH) basketball bracket competition! All proceeds will be donated to the Haitian Timoun Foundation, which aims to eradicate poverty and support education, economic growth, leadership development, and sustainability for the people of Haiti. CBS Sports Brackets open on Selection Sunday, March 17th at Noon!!! Please join our HFH Peace bracket (below), then visit select our donation tab to donate for each bracket created. (we suggest at $25/bracket donation) THIS YEAR we will have BOTH a Mens and Womens bracket! So that means there will be TWO WINNERS this year! Thanks for playing & good luck! |
Lenten Soup Dinners
Join us on Wednesday's during Lent at 6pm in the Peace Fellowship Hall for a Lenten Dinner of soup, salad and bread. Then, stay for worship at 7pm in the Peace Sanctuary.
Peace will provide the salad and bread, but we need help with crockpots of soup and cookies for dessert! Do you have a favorite soup recipe you could make and bring? Make it's a semi-homemade soup that you can pull together? Sign-up here if you can bring a crockpot of soup or help provide cookies. Any questions? Contact Greta Clouse at gclouse@peacegahanna.org.
Join us on Wednesday's during Lent at 6pm in the Peace Fellowship Hall for a Lenten Dinner of soup, salad and bread. Then, stay for worship at 7pm in the Peace Sanctuary.
Peace will provide the salad and bread, but we need help with crockpots of soup and cookies for dessert! Do you have a favorite soup recipe you could make and bring? Make it's a semi-homemade soup that you can pull together? Sign-up here if you can bring a crockpot of soup or help provide cookies. Any questions? Contact Greta Clouse at gclouse@peacegahanna.org.
Sponsor a Musician for the Fauré Requiem
$100 for a dedication in the program and walk-in slides for that morning.
The Peace Choir is presenting the Fauré Requiem with Chamber Orchestra and Opera Columbus Soloists. Please consider sponsoring a musician to help us offer this free community event at a professional level. Palm Sunday, March 24th, will begin with the Passion of Jesus Christ intermingled with the 7 movements of the Fauré Requiem Mass. This gorgeous masterwork will start us on our journey to the cross during Holy Week.
$100 for a dedication in the program and walk-in slides for that morning.
The Peace Choir is presenting the Fauré Requiem with Chamber Orchestra and Opera Columbus Soloists. Please consider sponsoring a musician to help us offer this free community event at a professional level. Palm Sunday, March 24th, will begin with the Passion of Jesus Christ intermingled with the 7 movements of the Fauré Requiem Mass. This gorgeous masterwork will start us on our journey to the cross during Holy Week.
Spring Family Retreat
April 19th - 20th
Come one, come ALL for the Family Spring Retreat at Hopewood Pines April 19-20th!!! Escape screen time and indulge your spring fever with a weekend of fun, faith, and family in the great outdoors! Grow closer to your family and your Creator as you sing songs, enjoy campfire, go for a hike in the woods, and dive into Bible study together. Fun activities and uninterrupted family time will make for an unforgettable weekend!
April 19th - 20th
Come one, come ALL for the Family Spring Retreat at Hopewood Pines April 19-20th!!! Escape screen time and indulge your spring fever with a weekend of fun, faith, and family in the great outdoors! Grow closer to your family and your Creator as you sing songs, enjoy campfire, go for a hike in the woods, and dive into Bible study together. Fun activities and uninterrupted family time will make for an unforgettable weekend!
Use the promo code PEACEFAMILY for $25 off the cost per person (just because Peace would LOVE to help make this happen for your family)!
Deadline to register is Thursday, April 4th.
Any questions or concerns? Please reach out to Amelia Shrum (ashrum@peacegahanna.org) or Greta Clouse (gclouse@peacegahanna.org)!
Deadline to register is Thursday, April 4th.
Any questions or concerns? Please reach out to Amelia Shrum (ashrum@peacegahanna.org) or Greta Clouse (gclouse@peacegahanna.org)!
Personal Care Kits
We are collecting items for Personal Care Kits to be shipped overseas by Lutheran World Relief. The simple items included in the Care Kits provide much needed self-care, critical germ fighting, and the chance to regain dignity amidst situations of fear and uncertainty. Our goal is to ship at least 50 kits this year. Please bring all donated items to the Welcome Center on Sundays and during Peace office hours.
Items Needed:
• 1 light weight bath towel - dark colors recommended
• 1 adult toothbrush in original packaging
• 1 sturdy wide tooth comb
• 1 metal large nail clippers, file attached optional
• bath size bars of soap (no mini-hotel size bars)
We are collecting items for Personal Care Kits to be shipped overseas by Lutheran World Relief. The simple items included in the Care Kits provide much needed self-care, critical germ fighting, and the chance to regain dignity amidst situations of fear and uncertainty. Our goal is to ship at least 50 kits this year. Please bring all donated items to the Welcome Center on Sundays and during Peace office hours.
Items Needed:
• 1 light weight bath towel - dark colors recommended
• 1 adult toothbrush in original packaging
• 1 sturdy wide tooth comb
• 1 metal large nail clippers, file attached optional
• bath size bars of soap (no mini-hotel size bars)
Peace Easter Egg Hunt
Come and join us on Saturday, March 23rd at 11am for Peace Lutheran's annual Easter Egg Hunt! We will be holding the event by the Peace Shelter House, rain or shine. Children who are birth through first grade can come and hunt for eggs. Each child will receive a prize bag full of goodies! Then, the entire family (no age requirement) can enjoy a boxed lunch. Feel free to bring blankets or chairs and picnic if the weather is nice.
We are also looking for individually wrapped candy donations. Any donations can be dropped off to Peace during normal office hours or on Sundays. You must RSVP by March 20th so we can plan for enough food and prizes. Any questions? Please contact Greta Clouse at: gclouse@peacegahanna.org |
Join a Small Group!
We are excited about several new groups that are forming with upcoming event opportunities. All of our groups are open and are looking for people to join. At Peace, we believe our Small Groups bring people together, provide a place to share life, and allow you to grow in faith together. There are 3 types of Small Groups: Service, Study & Social.
Stewardship - 2024 Commitment Card
If you have any questions regarding the congregation letter that was sent out this past week, please contact a member of the of the stewardship team. To find out more about our stewardship team, click here.
There is a place for you here.
In the Peace community, "all" means all. You're welcome here because of who you are, not in spite of who you are. We are a Reconciling in Christ community, advocating the full welcome and inclusion of all people regardless of sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental ability, race, marital status, age, financial situation, medical condition, citizenship status, ancestry, or religious background. Read our full RIC statement here.
Communion Assistants |
Welcome Force |
Weekly Flower Sponsorships |
Join us any Sunday you have available. Check the sign up list below and join us!
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We are looking for volunteers as
Coffee Crew and Door Greeters every Sunday at both the 9am & 10:30am worship. |
Sponsor a flower arrangement in honor or memory of a loved one.
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Haitian Timoun Foundation |
Furniture Donations |
Weekend Supplemental Meals |
Wing of Hope Residents need LOVE AND ENCOURAGEMENT!
We are asking that people send cards to let them know that they are not forgotten, that they are loved, valued and supported and to encourage them during this difficult time. Click below to learn more. |
Donate your household appliances in good working order, used furniture in good condition (stain free) and household goods.
* Please Note: Large sectionals, entertainment centers and armoires are not needed. |
We are serving 60+ students each weekend and providing 6 meals each. We are always in need of food donations. Click here to learn more about this program.
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Check out our Podcast
POP, Piece of Peace, is a weekly devotional where the sermons are captured from the prior Sunday’s worship service. Episodes are perfect for in the car, during your morning workouts, before bed or as a quick decompression during the day.
New episodes every week. |
Grow. Serve. Give. |
To support Peace’s ongoing outreach ministries, remember these ways to give:
You can DONATE online by clicking the button to the right.
You can Text "PLCG" to 73256
You can Drop donations in our Offering Basket any Sunday during worship
Or you can mail in your donation to: 455 Clark State Rd. Gahanna, Ohio 43230
You can learn more about our community, including upcoming events, groups and classes, here on our website or follow us @peacegahanna.
We are Peace Lutheran Church. Our mission to love God, neighbor, and self.
You can DONATE online by clicking the button to the right.
You can Text "PLCG" to 73256
You can Drop donations in our Offering Basket any Sunday during worship
Or you can mail in your donation to: 455 Clark State Rd. Gahanna, Ohio 43230
You can learn more about our community, including upcoming events, groups and classes, here on our website or follow us @peacegahanna.
We are Peace Lutheran Church. Our mission to love God, neighbor, and self.