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 Sunday: January 19, 2025
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Join us for worship this Sunday!
Sermon Series: Now What...
Epiphany - focusing on the implications and actions following the birth of Jesus. Each week explores a different aspect of what Jesus’ birth means for believers and how they should respond. Traditional Worship (Sanctuary) - 9:00am
Contemporary Worship (ConneXions Center) - 10:30am |
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Each week we will be sharing ways to Grow. Serve. Give. at Peace and in our community.
Here are some opportunities this week:
Grow. Join us for a new 13 week session of GriefShare beginning Wednesday, January 22nd at 1:00pm. This support group is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. You’ll learn helpful ways of coping with grief, and gain solid support each step of the way. Please register below. If you have questions, please contact Wendy Slates.
Serve. Join us for our next Bed Brigade Bed Build! We have partnered with Polaris Bed Brigade to build beds on a monthly basis. They have an amazing set up that allows us to build a bed for less, making your donations stretch. Our Bed Brigade team delivers beds twice a month and builds once a month. We encourage you to join us on Saturday, February 1st at 9am for a build. For more information and to sign up, please contact Kevin Cavener.
Give. Mark your calendars and join us for our annual Student Missions Breakfast Fundraiser! Donations go towards service projects through the school year as well as the Summer trips including our upcoming summer Local Student Mission AND West Virginia in 2025. So join us in the Fellowship Hall Sunday, February 2nd from 9:30-10:30am for this delicious fundraiser!
Here are some opportunities this week:
Grow. Join us for a new 13 week session of GriefShare beginning Wednesday, January 22nd at 1:00pm. This support group is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. You’ll learn helpful ways of coping with grief, and gain solid support each step of the way. Please register below. If you have questions, please contact Wendy Slates.
Serve. Join us for our next Bed Brigade Bed Build! We have partnered with Polaris Bed Brigade to build beds on a monthly basis. They have an amazing set up that allows us to build a bed for less, making your donations stretch. Our Bed Brigade team delivers beds twice a month and builds once a month. We encourage you to join us on Saturday, February 1st at 9am for a build. For more information and to sign up, please contact Kevin Cavener.
Give. Mark your calendars and join us for our annual Student Missions Breakfast Fundraiser! Donations go towards service projects through the school year as well as the Summer trips including our upcoming summer Local Student Mission AND West Virginia in 2025. So join us in the Fellowship Hall Sunday, February 2nd from 9:30-10:30am for this delicious fundraiser!
Upcoming Events:
Pastor's Bible Study
***Not meeting Monday, January 20th***
Mondays | 6:30pm
"Now What?" Bible Study: What does the birth of Jesus mean for us today? This 5-week Bible study explores how Jesus' coming changes our lives, from embracing God's Kingdom to experiencing transformation and sharing the Good News. Through Scripture, discussion, and practical steps, we’ll discover how to live out our faith in response to the greatest gift of all. Join us as we ask, “Now what?” and find meaningful answers together!
***Not meeting Monday, January 20th***
Mondays | 6:30pm
"Now What?" Bible Study: What does the birth of Jesus mean for us today? This 5-week Bible study explores how Jesus' coming changes our lives, from embracing God's Kingdom to experiencing transformation and sharing the Good News. Through Scripture, discussion, and practical steps, we’ll discover how to live out our faith in response to the greatest gift of all. Join us as we ask, “Now what?” and find meaningful answers together!
Parenting with Grace Group
Sunday, January 12th | 12:15pm
Our next Parenting with Grace gathering is this Sunday, January 12th from 12:15-1:15pm - childcare provided! As always, we'll share a meal and engage in meaningful conversation about the joys and challenges of parenting.
This month, we'll be discussing the 3rd chapter of the book "Parenting Forward" by Cyndi Wang Brandt (https://a.co/d/2pgQnfj). Whether you've read it or not, you're welcome to join! Parenting with Grace is a welcoming community for all parents, guardians, and those raising children. Please RSVP using the sign-up link below to help us prepare the right amount of food and childcare.
Sunday, January 12th | 12:15pm
Our next Parenting with Grace gathering is this Sunday, January 12th from 12:15-1:15pm - childcare provided! As always, we'll share a meal and engage in meaningful conversation about the joys and challenges of parenting.
This month, we'll be discussing the 3rd chapter of the book "Parenting Forward" by Cyndi Wang Brandt (https://a.co/d/2pgQnfj). Whether you've read it or not, you're welcome to join! Parenting with Grace is a welcoming community for all parents, guardians, and those raising children. Please RSVP using the sign-up link below to help us prepare the right amount of food and childcare.
GriefShare
New 13 week session beginning Wednesday, January 22nd | 1:00pm
A GriefShare support group is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. Through this 13-week group, you’ll discover what to expect in the days ahead and what’s “normal” in grief. Since there are no neat, orderly stages of grief, you’ll learn helpful ways of coping with grief, in all its unpredictability—and gain solid support each step of the way. If you have questions, please contact Wendy Slates ([email protected]).
New 13 week session beginning Wednesday, January 22nd | 1:00pm
A GriefShare support group is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. Through this 13-week group, you’ll discover what to expect in the days ahead and what’s “normal” in grief. Since there are no neat, orderly stages of grief, you’ll learn helpful ways of coping with grief, in all its unpredictability—and gain solid support each step of the way. If you have questions, please contact Wendy Slates ([email protected]).
Family Camp-IN at Peace
Friday January 24th - Saturday January 25th
We are excited to partner with Hopewood Outdoors as we “travel” and experience camp together! Beginning Friday, January 24th at 5:30pm you’ll have a chance to set up a tent in the ConneXions Center and then enjoy some family time together unplugged. We’ll be providing dinner, breakfast, lunch, snacks, campfire with s’mores, camp songs, “Craft Cabin”, worship, games, scheduled separate time for kids and adults, family devotion time and more! The Camp-IN will conclude on Saturday, January 25th at 1:30pm. Please use the sign up below, and contact Greta Clouse ([email protected]) with any questions.
Friday January 24th - Saturday January 25th
We are excited to partner with Hopewood Outdoors as we “travel” and experience camp together! Beginning Friday, January 24th at 5:30pm you’ll have a chance to set up a tent in the ConneXions Center and then enjoy some family time together unplugged. We’ll be providing dinner, breakfast, lunch, snacks, campfire with s’mores, camp songs, “Craft Cabin”, worship, games, scheduled separate time for kids and adults, family devotion time and more! The Camp-IN will conclude on Saturday, January 25th at 1:30pm. Please use the sign up below, and contact Greta Clouse ([email protected]) with any questions.
Adult Winter Retreat
January 31, 2025 – February 2, 2025
Join Pastor Doug for a relaxing two-night winter retreat at Hopewood Pines! We'll explore themes from Lived Vocation by Timothy K. Snyder, exploring how God may be at work in our daily lives, even in the midst of our "toil." There's no need to have read or purchased the book—just come ready for meaningful discussion and reflection.
*Cost: $128 per person (includes meals)
Enjoy time to recharge, connect, and grow in faith. We hope to see you there!
To learn more about Hopewood Pines, please visit their website: https://hopewoodoutdoors.org/
*we need to have at least 20 people registered to guarantee this price.
January 31, 2025 – February 2, 2025
Join Pastor Doug for a relaxing two-night winter retreat at Hopewood Pines! We'll explore themes from Lived Vocation by Timothy K. Snyder, exploring how God may be at work in our daily lives, even in the midst of our "toil." There's no need to have read or purchased the book—just come ready for meaningful discussion and reflection.
*Cost: $128 per person (includes meals)
Enjoy time to recharge, connect, and grow in faith. We hope to see you there!
To learn more about Hopewood Pines, please visit their website: https://hopewoodoutdoors.org/
*we need to have at least 20 people registered to guarantee this price.
Faith-N-Fun Retreat
February 14th - February 15th, 2025
Attention all 2nd - 5th graders! Join Ms. Greta for a fun overnight retreat at Hopewood Pines at Lutheran Memorial Camp in Fulton, Ohio. This 24-hour retreat is a perfect overnight for this age. The overnight includes sleeping in heated cabins, snacks, breakfast, lunch, games, hiking, Bible Study, singing silly songs, crafts, campfire with S'mores and more! Cost is $100 and scholarships are available if cost is an issue. Also in need of both male and female chaperones and there is NO COST to be an adult chaperone! Sign up by Feb. 1st using the Sign-up Genius link. Questions? Reach out to Greta Clouse at [email protected].
February 14th - February 15th, 2025
Attention all 2nd - 5th graders! Join Ms. Greta for a fun overnight retreat at Hopewood Pines at Lutheran Memorial Camp in Fulton, Ohio. This 24-hour retreat is a perfect overnight for this age. The overnight includes sleeping in heated cabins, snacks, breakfast, lunch, games, hiking, Bible Study, singing silly songs, crafts, campfire with S'mores and more! Cost is $100 and scholarships are available if cost is an issue. Also in need of both male and female chaperones and there is NO COST to be an adult chaperone! Sign up by Feb. 1st using the Sign-up Genius link. Questions? Reach out to Greta Clouse at [email protected].
Bed Build for Bed Brigade
Saturday, February 1st | 9:00am
Don’t miss an opportunity to help make bed frames for the Bed Brigade. There is a task for you regardless of age. Drill. Hammer. Paint. Sign up and join us.
Bed Brigade is reenergized! Thanks to your generous donations we are moving forward with bed builds and deliveries. We have partnered with Polaris Bed Brigade to build beds on a monthly basis. They have an amazing set up that allows us to build a bed for less than we anticipated, making your donations stretch. There are reportedly 2000 kids on the waitlist for beds in Central Ohio. We hope to deliver beds twice a month and build once a month. Join the team by contacting Minda Bickley ([email protected]) or Kevin Cavener ([email protected])
Saturday, February 1st | 9:00am
Don’t miss an opportunity to help make bed frames for the Bed Brigade. There is a task for you regardless of age. Drill. Hammer. Paint. Sign up and join us.
Bed Brigade is reenergized! Thanks to your generous donations we are moving forward with bed builds and deliveries. We have partnered with Polaris Bed Brigade to build beds on a monthly basis. They have an amazing set up that allows us to build a bed for less than we anticipated, making your donations stretch. There are reportedly 2000 kids on the waitlist for beds in Central Ohio. We hope to deliver beds twice a month and build once a month. Join the team by contacting Minda Bickley ([email protected]) or Kevin Cavener ([email protected])
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.
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.
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 |
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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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Weekend Supplemental Meals |
Haitian Timoun Foundation |
Furniture Donations |
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We are serving 60+ students each weekend and providing 6 meals each. We are always in need of food donations. Click below to visit our amazon wish list.
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The people of Haiti are resilient, hopeful and gracious in the face of incredible obstacles. Beginning in 2020 we have been unable to visit because of travel restrictions. But the need persists. By donating, you support education, leadership and emergency funding.
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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. |
