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
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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. The International Lunch Bunch’s July outing will be held here at Peace. We will be having a home cooked Honduran meal by Miriam. The cost will be in the form of donations to cover the cost of the food, plus a love offering for Miriam as she navigates her immigration check-ins. Please join us on Friday, July 17th at 1:00pm. Contact Minda Bickley with questions.
Serve. Gahanna Summer Lunch Program is quickly approaching and we plan to prepare and serve 200 hot lunches each day the week of July 27th-31st. We are looking for volunteers to prep, deliver, serve or clean up meals each day. You can sign up using the link on our website. We also have an Amazon Wish List or food if you are able to donate. Please contact Minda Bickley with any questions.
Give. Peace will once again be supporting students at The Hardy Center and First English Church by collecting school supplies.
Items Needed: Crayola Crayons (24-pack), Child-size scissors, Pencils, Pens, Glue Sticks, School Box (no pouches), Colored Pencils and Spiral Notebooks. Please drop off items to Peace by August 10th.
Here are some opportunities this week:
Grow. The International Lunch Bunch’s July outing will be held here at Peace. We will be having a home cooked Honduran meal by Miriam. The cost will be in the form of donations to cover the cost of the food, plus a love offering for Miriam as she navigates her immigration check-ins. Please join us on Friday, July 17th at 1:00pm. Contact Minda Bickley with questions.
Serve. Gahanna Summer Lunch Program is quickly approaching and we plan to prepare and serve 200 hot lunches each day the week of July 27th-31st. We are looking for volunteers to prep, deliver, serve or clean up meals each day. You can sign up using the link on our website. We also have an Amazon Wish List or food if you are able to donate. Please contact Minda Bickley with any questions.
Give. Peace will once again be supporting students at The Hardy Center and First English Church by collecting school supplies.
Items Needed: Crayola Crayons (24-pack), Child-size scissors, Pencils, Pens, Glue Sticks, School Box (no pouches), Colored Pencils and Spiral Notebooks. Please drop off items to Peace by August 10th.
Upcoming Events:
Pub Theology
Tuesday, July 7 | 7:00pm
The Rusty Bucket, Gahanna
America just turned 250. And we're asking the questions that didn't make it into the birthday speech:
Were the Founding Fathers actually Christian? What did Jefferson do to his Bible? What does the 1796 Treaty of Tripoli say about America's religious foundations?
We're playing TRIVIA — Faith & the Founders edition. Come test what you think you know about religion, the founders, and what it really means to be an American. Good food, good drinks, good people — theology starts at 7pm. All questions welcome.
Tuesday, July 7 | 7:00pm
The Rusty Bucket, Gahanna
America just turned 250. And we're asking the questions that didn't make it into the birthday speech:
Were the Founding Fathers actually Christian? What did Jefferson do to his Bible? What does the 1796 Treaty of Tripoli say about America's religious foundations?
We're playing TRIVIA — Faith & the Founders edition. Come test what you think you know about religion, the founders, and what it really means to be an American. Good food, good drinks, good people — theology starts at 7pm. All questions welcome.
GRIN Summer Lunch Club
Sign up NOW to Volunteer!
Peace is excited to once again partner with GRIN (Gahanna Residents in Need) to serve children and their families through the Summer Lunch Program. We plan to prepare and serve 200 hot lunches each day the week of July 27th-31st.
How you can help:
Donate food items through the Amazon Wish list below and have them sent directly to Peace.
Volunteer to prep, deliver, serve or clean up meals each day. Sign up at the link below.
This is a wonderful opportunity to serve our community. The need is great and the rate of food insecurity continues to rise. In 2023, the Ohio Association of Foodbanks reported providing emergency groceries 14.66 million time – a 34% increase from 2022 and a 56% increase compared to 2019. Thank you for your generosity of time and resources.
Sign up NOW to Volunteer!
Peace is excited to once again partner with GRIN (Gahanna Residents in Need) to serve children and their families through the Summer Lunch Program. We plan to prepare and serve 200 hot lunches each day the week of July 27th-31st.
How you can help:
Donate food items through the Amazon Wish list below and have them sent directly to Peace.
Volunteer to prep, deliver, serve or clean up meals each day. Sign up at the link below.
This is a wonderful opportunity to serve our community. The need is great and the rate of food insecurity continues to rise. In 2023, the Ohio Association of Foodbanks reported providing emergency groceries 14.66 million time – a 34% increase from 2022 and a 56% increase compared to 2019. Thank you for your generosity of time and resources.
Donate School Supplies
Peace will once again be supporting students at The Hardy Center and First English Church by collecting school supplies.
Items Needed:
Crayola Crayons (24-pack)
Child-size scissors
Pencils and Pens
Glue Sticks
School Box (no pouches)
Colored Pencils
Spiral Notebooks.
Please drop off items to Peace by August 10th.
Peace will once again be supporting students at The Hardy Center and First English Church by collecting school supplies.
Items Needed:
Crayola Crayons (24-pack)
Child-size scissors
Pencils and Pens
Glue Sticks
School Box (no pouches)
Colored Pencils
Spiral Notebooks.
Please drop off items to Peace by August 10th.
Columbus Clippers Game
Tuesday, August 11th | 7:05pm
The whole Peace congregation and friends (of course!) are invited to attend a Columbus Clippers game on Tuesday, August 11th! Our group will enjoy Reserved Seating (so that we are assured to all be seated together). The cost is $9 per ticket. Peace will provide everyone with a TREAT for the event! We'll have fun together watching the Clippers at the 7:05pm game time against the Omaha Storm Chasers.
Please use the link below to sign up by Sunday, July 26th.
Ticket Payment:
Credit Card - Pay via Peace's website at www.peacegahanna.org under DONATE and use the drop down box that says CLIPPERS GAME
Cash or Check - Pay to Peace Lutheran Church (labeled "Clippers Game") and drop off during open office hours: Mon-Thurs 9am-3pm
Contact Amelia Shrum with questions.
Tuesday, August 11th | 7:05pm
The whole Peace congregation and friends (of course!) are invited to attend a Columbus Clippers game on Tuesday, August 11th! Our group will enjoy Reserved Seating (so that we are assured to all be seated together). The cost is $9 per ticket. Peace will provide everyone with a TREAT for the event! We'll have fun together watching the Clippers at the 7:05pm game time against the Omaha Storm Chasers.
Please use the link below to sign up by Sunday, July 26th.
Ticket Payment:
Credit Card - Pay via Peace's website at www.peacegahanna.org under DONATE and use the drop down box that says CLIPPERS GAME
Cash or Check - Pay to Peace Lutheran Church (labeled "Clippers Game") and drop off during open office hours: Mon-Thurs 9am-3pm
Contact Amelia Shrum with questions.
Vacation Bible School 2026
Fueled By Faith: Driven By Love
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Thank you to this amazing congregation! Your dedication helped create a fun, safe, and meaningful experience for every child, and we are deeply grateful for your servant hearts! We had over 150 Volunteers, 80 of which were TEEN VOLUNTEERS, which is amazing! Your enthusiasm, kindness, and commitment made this week a wonderful success. We couldn't have done it without you!
Again, THANK YOU! We can't wait for next Year! |
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The music at VBS is one of the highlights of the week! Kids enjoyed exciting songs, engaging motions, and meaningful lyrics that reinforced each day's Bible lesson. You can find all of our original songs on our Peace YouTube Page.
There is a place for you here.
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We at Peace Lutheran Church welcome, love, and include everyone in our community of faith without condition or exception. We value each other in our similarities and our differences, including but not limited to: sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental ability, race, color, marital status, age, financial situation, medical condition, citizenship status, ancestry, or religious background. We are committed to just and racial equity and advocate for the marginalized.
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Peace Lutheran Church (Gahanna) is an ELCA Reconciling in Christ Community:
- Because we are ALL created in God's image (Genesis 1:26)
- Because Jesus has commanded us to love one another as Jesus has loved us (John 13:24-35, 15:12)
- Because our core purpose is to love God, Neighbor, and Self (Matthew 22:37-39)
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.
Building For The Future
Peace is moving forward with architectural design and a capital campaign in 2026!
After thoughtful collaboration with M+A Design, we’re excited to share that the initial building renovation plans have been approved! Our architect has taken the time to understand both the needs of our congregation as well as our mission to love God, neighbor, and self, shaping plans that will serve Peace members and the wider community – now and for many years to come.
Although we are still in the early stages of design, we invite you to catch a glimpse of what lies ahead. On Easter Sunday, a display will be available in the Narthex and Soul Café, along with an informational pamphlet you can take home and share with your family.
If you have questions or would like to learn more, please contact us at [email protected].
After thoughtful collaboration with M+A Design, we’re excited to share that the initial building renovation plans have been approved! Our architect has taken the time to understand both the needs of our congregation as well as our mission to love God, neighbor, and self, shaping plans that will serve Peace members and the wider community – now and for many years to come.
Although we are still in the early stages of design, we invite you to catch a glimpse of what lies ahead. On Easter Sunday, a display will be available in the Narthex and Soul Café, along with an informational pamphlet you can take home and share with your family.
If you have questions or would like to learn more, please contact us at [email protected].
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.
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. |
