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: June 15, 2025
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Reconnected
This series aims to help the congregation find spiritual renewal through intentional disconnection from technology and reconnection with God, nature, and each other. |
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Traditional Worship (Sanctuary) - 9:00am
Peace Unplugged - Contemporary Worship (ConneXions/Outdoor) - 10:30am
Peace Unplugged - Contemporary Worship (ConneXions/Outdoor) - 10:30am
IMPORTANT NEWS FOR MEMBERS
Members of Peace –
The Vision Board is asking you to vote on a new constitution. The new constitution will satisfy some legal requirements where our current constitution is now out of compliance, but this will not affect the day-to-day business of Peace or how we seek to express our congregational vision and mission through ministry. The new constitution and associated policy documents will document how we currently operate at Peace.
The Vision Board was made aware of the fact that the current Peace Lutheran Church constitution is not in compliance with the requirements of the ELCA nor the Ohio Revised Code governing non-profit organizations. Not complying risks the non-profit status of the congregation. READ MORE...
The Vision Board is asking you to vote on a new constitution. The new constitution will satisfy some legal requirements where our current constitution is now out of compliance, but this will not affect the day-to-day business of Peace or how we seek to express our congregational vision and mission through ministry. The new constitution and associated policy documents will document how we currently operate at Peace.
The Vision Board was made aware of the fact that the current Peace Lutheran Church constitution is not in compliance with the requirements of the ELCA nor the Ohio Revised Code governing non-profit organizations. Not complying risks the non-profit status of the congregation. READ MORE...
Vision Board Descriptions:
President
President Elect
Treasurer
Grow Board
Grace Board
Glorify Board
Gift Board
Communications Board
Please email Pat Rocca with any questions.
President
President Elect
Treasurer
Grow Board
Grace Board
Glorify Board
Gift Board
Communications Board
Please email Pat Rocca with any questions.
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 Vision Board was informed that the current Peace Lutheran Church constitution is not in compliance with the requirements of the ELCA or the Ohio Revised Code governing nonprofit organizations. Failure to comply risks the non-profit status of the congregation. An informational meeting (and a quorum vote on changes to the Constitution) will take place immediately following both worship services NEXT SUNDAY, June 22nd. Active/Confirmed Members are invited to ask questions at those meetings and stay for the vote. Then on Sunday, June 29, we will vote to ratify the new constitution during our morning worship service times. (An online voting option will also be available, on both Sundays.)
Serve. Camp Friendship is looking for volunteers the week of July 7-11th. Camp Friendship is an annual five day residential camp for adults with disabilities held here at Peace. Volunteers, ages 14 and up, are needed in many capacities, and are not required to commit to the entire week; any help is appreciated. Please look below for a full list of opportunities and to register.
Give. Thank you to those who donated food and to those who volunteered throughout the week of Summer Lunch Club to cook, serve, transport and clean up. We prepared 1000 hot meals, served 865 meals to neighborhood families and shared the rest with Hardy Center campers and Sunday Community Lunch. God’s love shines through your generosity.
Here are some opportunities this week:
Grow. The Vision Board was informed that the current Peace Lutheran Church constitution is not in compliance with the requirements of the ELCA or the Ohio Revised Code governing nonprofit organizations. Failure to comply risks the non-profit status of the congregation. An informational meeting (and a quorum vote on changes to the Constitution) will take place immediately following both worship services NEXT SUNDAY, June 22nd. Active/Confirmed Members are invited to ask questions at those meetings and stay for the vote. Then on Sunday, June 29, we will vote to ratify the new constitution during our morning worship service times. (An online voting option will also be available, on both Sundays.)
Serve. Camp Friendship is looking for volunteers the week of July 7-11th. Camp Friendship is an annual five day residential camp for adults with disabilities held here at Peace. Volunteers, ages 14 and up, are needed in many capacities, and are not required to commit to the entire week; any help is appreciated. Please look below for a full list of opportunities and to register.
Give. Thank you to those who donated food and to those who volunteered throughout the week of Summer Lunch Club to cook, serve, transport and clean up. We prepared 1000 hot meals, served 865 meals to neighborhood families and shared the rest with Hardy Center campers and Sunday Community Lunch. God’s love shines through your generosity.
Peace Vacation Bible School 2025K-5 Registration still available!
Candy Creation: How sweet it is to be loved by God! Peace is once again writing their own VBS curriculum, including original music and videos. June 16-20th | 9am-Noon Ages: Pre-school thru Completed 5th grade We are in need of volunteers to help make the week an amazing success. Completed 6th grade through adults can volunteer. Registration for attendees and volunteers can use the same link.
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Upcoming Events:
Peace Unplugged is back!
Peace Unplugged will begin Sunday, June 15th during our 10:30am contemporary service. This acoustic service will feature a lovely indoor/outdoor experience utilizing the garage door in the ConneXions Center. Piano, Drums, Guitar, Fiddle, and Vocals will accompany, allowing congregants to either set up on the grass with blankets and chairs, or sit in ConneXions with a view of the beautiful Memorial Garden.
This hybrid service provides the best of both worlds, so join us as we worship in God's creation, or with a lovely view of it.
Peace Unplugged will begin Sunday, June 15th during our 10:30am contemporary service. This acoustic service will feature a lovely indoor/outdoor experience utilizing the garage door in the ConneXions Center. Piano, Drums, Guitar, Fiddle, and Vocals will accompany, allowing congregants to either set up on the grass with blankets and chairs, or sit in ConneXions with a view of the beautiful Memorial Garden.
This hybrid service provides the best of both worlds, so join us as we worship in God's creation, or with a lovely view of it.
Pastor's Bible Study
June 2nd, 9th, & 23rd | 6:30pm
"When, in the summer of 1955, Lutheran Church officials sent a young white West Virginian to Montgomery, Alabama, to pastor an all-black congregation, they could not have foreseen that six months later he and his family would be thrust into a second American Revolution." (from the book jacket of A White Preacher's Message on Race and Reconciliation. by Roberts Graetz, Jr.).
The late Bob Graetz, who spent most of his pastoral ministry in Ohio, was a leader in the Civil Rights movement, beginning with a personal friendship with Dr.. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Montgomery, living through his own home being bombed twice and then offered himself in a life-long career of advocating for the marginalized. Join Tim Kuenzli in a three week discussion of Bob's book, and perhaps help prepare for a week-long odyssey in a "Civil Rights Immersion" with other Peace members in July of 2026.
June 2nd, 9th, & 23rd | 6:30pm
"When, in the summer of 1955, Lutheran Church officials sent a young white West Virginian to Montgomery, Alabama, to pastor an all-black congregation, they could not have foreseen that six months later he and his family would be thrust into a second American Revolution." (from the book jacket of A White Preacher's Message on Race and Reconciliation. by Roberts Graetz, Jr.).
The late Bob Graetz, who spent most of his pastoral ministry in Ohio, was a leader in the Civil Rights movement, beginning with a personal friendship with Dr.. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Montgomery, living through his own home being bombed twice and then offered himself in a life-long career of advocating for the marginalized. Join Tim Kuenzli in a three week discussion of Bob's book, and perhaps help prepare for a week-long odyssey in a "Civil Rights Immersion" with other Peace members in July of 2026.
Pride 2025
Peace will once again join with the ELCA to walk in this year's Pride March. The first Pride march in Columbus, Ohio was held in June 1981. Only 200 people were in attendance, and some even wore bags over their heads to conceal their identities. Last year, we were joined by over 22,000 marchers, representing a vast array of non-profits, churches, activists, community organizations, corporate sponsors, small businesses, and political candidates!
Peace Lutheran church is also partnering with the city of Gahanna for Gahanna Pride on Thursday, June 26th. Our goal to help sponsor the Gahanna event, and show our love as an affirming church in the community. You can donate below.
Peace will once again join with the ELCA to walk in this year's Pride March. The first Pride march in Columbus, Ohio was held in June 1981. Only 200 people were in attendance, and some even wore bags over their heads to conceal their identities. Last year, we were joined by over 22,000 marchers, representing a vast array of non-profits, churches, activists, community organizations, corporate sponsors, small businesses, and political candidates!
Peace Lutheran church is also partnering with the city of Gahanna for Gahanna Pride on Thursday, June 26th. Our goal to help sponsor the Gahanna event, and show our love as an affirming church in the community. You can donate below.
Camp Friendship
July 7-11 at Peace Lutheran Church
Camp Friendship is an annual five day residential camp for adults with disabilities. This camp would not be possible without volunteers. Volunteers are needed in many capacities- see below for details. Camp is fun for all ages. We except volunteers ages 14 and up. You are not required to commit to the entire week; any help is appreciated. We offer up to 108 service hours for volunteers.
Volunteer Opportunities:
1) Companion: be paired up with camper to help them enjoy the activities (Part Time or Full Time)
2) Respite Volunteer: 1 hour in evening to help campers enjoy reptile night, bingo, game night, and prep for dance
3) Meals: help prepare and serve meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner times available)
4) Arts & Crafts Volunteer: help Arts & Craft leader prep/help with crafts
5) Decorations/Set-up: help decorate and set-up for camp
6) Tear Down Camp: help take down decorations/put away cots.
What does a day of camp look like?
Each day includes breakfast, bible study, devotions, singing, arts and crafts, lunch, field trip, dinner, respite and evening activities (including an amazing dance with a live band!). Field Trips this year include: Canoeing (Volunteers only), Swimming (Westerville Rec. Center), Bowling at Gahanna Lanes, Clipper's Game, and Scene 75.
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out to the team at [email protected] (Tica Wilson, Nick Wilson, Jess Wilson, Savannah Barnes). We are flexible with times and willing to work with your schedule. Sign up now below. We will email you with more details.
July 7-11 at Peace Lutheran Church
Camp Friendship is an annual five day residential camp for adults with disabilities. This camp would not be possible without volunteers. Volunteers are needed in many capacities- see below for details. Camp is fun for all ages. We except volunteers ages 14 and up. You are not required to commit to the entire week; any help is appreciated. We offer up to 108 service hours for volunteers.
Volunteer Opportunities:
1) Companion: be paired up with camper to help them enjoy the activities (Part Time or Full Time)
2) Respite Volunteer: 1 hour in evening to help campers enjoy reptile night, bingo, game night, and prep for dance
3) Meals: help prepare and serve meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner times available)
4) Arts & Crafts Volunteer: help Arts & Craft leader prep/help with crafts
5) Decorations/Set-up: help decorate and set-up for camp
6) Tear Down Camp: help take down decorations/put away cots.
What does a day of camp look like?
Each day includes breakfast, bible study, devotions, singing, arts and crafts, lunch, field trip, dinner, respite and evening activities (including an amazing dance with a live band!). Field Trips this year include: Canoeing (Volunteers only), Swimming (Westerville Rec. Center), Bowling at Gahanna Lanes, Clipper's Game, and Scene 75.
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out to the team at [email protected] (Tica Wilson, Nick Wilson, Jess Wilson, Savannah Barnes). We are flexible with times and willing to work with your schedule. Sign up now below. We will email you with more details.
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.
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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)
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. |
