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.
If you are visiting with us today, please CLICK HERE so we can get to know you better.
If you are visiting with us today, please CLICK HERE so we can get to know you better.
Our weekly newsletter updates you on upcoming events, classes, group meetings and worship services. Stay connected!
Join us this Sunday
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Join us for Ash Wednesday
Wednesday, February 18th | 7:00pm in the Sanctuary This solemn reminder of our mortality marks the beginning of the Lenten season. Join us on our journey to the cross. |
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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. Realm is our church’s secure database designed to help us stay connected and organized as a church family. It allows us to keep accurate records of member information such as names, dates of birth, and when individuals joined the church. Realm also provides a convenient online portal where members can manage their profiles, attach a personal and/or family photograph, and choose to give donations electronically, including setting up automatic contributions. Using Realm helps us communicate more effectively, maintain up-to-date records, and steward our church resources responsibly. See Sara Bennett and Pat Rocca at our Grow/Serve/Give table these next couple of Sundays to learn more, or get signed up for Realm or download the Realm Connect App.
Serve. We are looking for volunteers to help us on Wednesdays during Lent for our annual soup dinners! Peace will provide the salad and bread and we are looking for volunteers willing to bring in a crockpot of soup, cookies, or to help in the kitchen with the set up and clean up. SIGN UP HERE!
Give. Our Weekend Supplemental Team is BUSY! You can help by stocking our shelves! We are serving 50+ students in Gahanna each weekend and providing 6 meals each during the school year. We are always in need of food donations. Please consider helping this amazing ministry by clicking on our Amazon Wish List.
Here are some opportunities this week:
Grow. Realm is our church’s secure database designed to help us stay connected and organized as a church family. It allows us to keep accurate records of member information such as names, dates of birth, and when individuals joined the church. Realm also provides a convenient online portal where members can manage their profiles, attach a personal and/or family photograph, and choose to give donations electronically, including setting up automatic contributions. Using Realm helps us communicate more effectively, maintain up-to-date records, and steward our church resources responsibly. See Sara Bennett and Pat Rocca at our Grow/Serve/Give table these next couple of Sundays to learn more, or get signed up for Realm or download the Realm Connect App.
Serve. We are looking for volunteers to help us on Wednesdays during Lent for our annual soup dinners! Peace will provide the salad and bread and we are looking for volunteers willing to bring in a crockpot of soup, cookies, or to help in the kitchen with the set up and clean up. SIGN UP HERE!
Give. Our Weekend Supplemental Team is BUSY! You can help by stocking our shelves! We are serving 50+ students in Gahanna each weekend and providing 6 meals each during the school year. We are always in need of food donations. Please consider helping this amazing ministry by clicking on our Amazon Wish List.
Upcoming Events:
"Marty Gras" Celebration
Tuesday, February 17th at 6pm | Peace Fellowship Hall
Come and celebrate our Lutheran traditions (along with Martin Luther) AND celebrate Shrove Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras or “Fat Tuesday". We're twisting it up this year and calling it "MARTY GRAS" and it's the day before Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent. In the Lutheran tradition, it is a time to prepare spiritually for Lent through repentance, confession, and reflection, remembering God’s grace and forgiveness. Historically, people also used this day to enjoy rich foods and celebrations before the season of fasting and self-discipline, which is why Mardi Gras became known as a joyful time of feasting before Lent begins.
Come and enjoy a delicious meal, some fun Bingo, trivia, prizes and more together on Tuesday, February 17th at 6pm in the Peace Fellowship Hall! Please sign up using the Sign-up Genius by Feb. 13th so we can plan enough food. Questions? Contact Greta Clouse at [email protected].
Tuesday, February 17th at 6pm | Peace Fellowship Hall
Come and celebrate our Lutheran traditions (along with Martin Luther) AND celebrate Shrove Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras or “Fat Tuesday". We're twisting it up this year and calling it "MARTY GRAS" and it's the day before Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent. In the Lutheran tradition, it is a time to prepare spiritually for Lent through repentance, confession, and reflection, remembering God’s grace and forgiveness. Historically, people also used this day to enjoy rich foods and celebrations before the season of fasting and self-discipline, which is why Mardi Gras became known as a joyful time of feasting before Lent begins.
Come and enjoy a delicious meal, some fun Bingo, trivia, prizes and more together on Tuesday, February 17th at 6pm in the Peace Fellowship Hall! Please sign up using the Sign-up Genius by Feb. 13th so we can plan enough food. Questions? Contact Greta Clouse at [email protected].
Lenten Soup Dinners
2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25
Peace Fellowship Hall at 6:00pm | Worship to follow at 7:00pm
Join us on Wednesdays during Lent for our annual soup dinner! Peace will provide the salad and bread and we are looking for volunteers willing to bring in a crockpot of soup, cookies, or to help with the clean up. We are also looking for one lead person each week who can come in to Peace to help prep the salad and bread for that evening. (Peace will have the groceries there - we need someone to chop/slice/prep!) Please sign up using the Sign-up Genius link below, or contact the Peace office during normal office hours. Any questions? Contact Greta Clouse at [email protected].
2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25
Peace Fellowship Hall at 6:00pm | Worship to follow at 7:00pm
Join us on Wednesdays during Lent for our annual soup dinner! Peace will provide the salad and bread and we are looking for volunteers willing to bring in a crockpot of soup, cookies, or to help with the clean up. We are also looking for one lead person each week who can come in to Peace to help prep the salad and bread for that evening. (Peace will have the groceries there - we need someone to chop/slice/prep!) Please sign up using the Sign-up Genius link below, or contact the Peace office during normal office hours. Any questions? Contact Greta Clouse at [email protected].
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Concordia Choir (Moorhead, Minn) in Concert
Thursday, March 5th at 7pm at Peace Hear one of the nation’s finest college choirs perform on Thursday, March 5th at 7PM at Peace Lutheran Church. Michael Culloton conducts the 68-voice a cappella choir in a varied concert ranging from Renaissance motets to contemporary choral works. “You MUST see them - it’s an unforgettable experience!” says Eric Whitacre. |
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Parent's Night Out
Friday, February 27th | 6pm - 8:30pm
Drop off your kiddo at Peace where our middle & high schoolers will babysit and lead your kids in games, a craft and lots of fun! Dinner included! Children ages 3 1/2 years old through 5th grade are welcome to attend. This is a fundraiser and all monetary donations go towards the Peace Summer Student Mission Trips.
You must sign up via the Sign-up Genius link and the 40 available spots will fill up quickly! Any questions? Contact Greta Clouse at [email protected] or Amelia Shrum at [email protected].
Friday, February 27th | 6pm - 8:30pm
Drop off your kiddo at Peace where our middle & high schoolers will babysit and lead your kids in games, a craft and lots of fun! Dinner included! Children ages 3 1/2 years old through 5th grade are welcome to attend. This is a fundraiser and all monetary donations go towards the Peace Summer Student Mission Trips.
You must sign up via the Sign-up Genius link and the 40 available spots will fill up quickly! Any questions? Contact Greta Clouse at [email protected] or Amelia Shrum at [email protected].
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.
Creation of new official policies:
Endowment Fund Team as well as the Gift Policy
Active/Confirmed Members of Peace:
In June 2025 Members of Peace Lutheran Church voted to ratify a new constitution. At that time, the Vision Board’s position descriptions and several congregational policies were included as part of that ratification. READ MORE.
In June 2025 Members of Peace Lutheran Church voted to ratify a new constitution. At that time, the Vision Board’s position descriptions and several congregational policies were included as part of that ratification. READ MORE.
Building For The Future
Peace is moving forward with architectural design and a capital campaign in 2026!
Why This Matters
Over the past two years, we've listened - to you, our congregation, our community, and experts. We've heard inspiring stories of how our building serves today and creative ways you've made it work. We've also learned how we can make Peace more welcoming: better access for families, improved parking flow, better accessibility for those with limited mobility, and clearer signage for visitors. Most importantly, you told us how much you love this place and want it to grow responsibly to support our mission.
What's Next
The Vision Board has approved a 2026 capital campaign and a design contract with M+A Architects. Our priorities include:
Thank You
Your prayers and support have brought us here. We'll keep you updated as we move into this exciting phase!
Why This Matters
Over the past two years, we've listened - to you, our congregation, our community, and experts. We've heard inspiring stories of how our building serves today and creative ways you've made it work. We've also learned how we can make Peace more welcoming: better access for families, improved parking flow, better accessibility for those with limited mobility, and clearer signage for visitors. Most importantly, you told us how much you love this place and want it to grow responsibly to support our mission.
What's Next
The Vision Board has approved a 2026 capital campaign and a design contract with M+A Architects. Our priorities include:
- New entrances with one entrance providing elevator access to all levels
- Redesigned parking lot with ADA improvements
- Addressing interior/exterior repairs
- Updated interiors - windows, carpet, lighting, and flexible rooms for ministry and meetings
Thank You
Your prayers and support have brought us here. We'll keep you updated as we move into this exciting phase!
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. |
