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 Gahanna Community Pride event is this Saturday, June 13th from 1-5pm at Headley Park. Peace is an event sponsor and we would love to see members stop out and support joy and diversity in our community. There will be bounce houses, facepainting, food trucks, vendors, a DJ and more. For more information about this community event, visit GahannaOhioPride.com.
Serve. Camp Friendship is looking for Volunteers! Volunteers 14 and older are needed in many capacities, from Companions, evening respite, meal team, arts & crafts, to set up and tear down teams. Camp Friendship is an annual five day residential camp for adults with disabilities from July 6th-10th. This amazing camp would not be possible without many loving volunteers. Please consider giving your time and sign up below.
Give. We are still collecting for the Hardy Center to provide summer Swim Lessons. To provide swim lessons for 120 kids, our goal is to raise $4800. We have currently raised: $2800 – thanks to your generosity. We are hoping to collect the remaining $2000 to provide lessons for the whole group. To give, please click the donate button above, then select “YMCA Swimming” in the drop down.
Here are some opportunities this week:
Grow. The Gahanna Community Pride event is this Saturday, June 13th from 1-5pm at Headley Park. Peace is an event sponsor and we would love to see members stop out and support joy and diversity in our community. There will be bounce houses, facepainting, food trucks, vendors, a DJ and more. For more information about this community event, visit GahannaOhioPride.com.
Serve. Camp Friendship is looking for Volunteers! Volunteers 14 and older are needed in many capacities, from Companions, evening respite, meal team, arts & crafts, to set up and tear down teams. Camp Friendship is an annual five day residential camp for adults with disabilities from July 6th-10th. This amazing camp would not be possible without many loving volunteers. Please consider giving your time and sign up below.
Give. We are still collecting for the Hardy Center to provide summer Swim Lessons. To provide swim lessons for 120 kids, our goal is to raise $4800. We have currently raised: $2800 – thanks to your generosity. We are hoping to collect the remaining $2000 to provide lessons for the whole group. To give, please click the donate button above, then select “YMCA Swimming” in the drop down.
Vacation Bible School 2026
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PEACE CAR SHOW
Friday, June 19th | 9:30am to 1:00pm
Join us the Friday of VBS week for our Peace Car Show! We are looking for cars, trucks or motorcycles to come and be a part of our Car Show as part of our Vacation Bible School program. Park your car, show it off to eager elementary kiddos and have some fun. There won't be any judging or prizes, but you'll make lots of kiddos happy! A free picnic lunch is also included as a thank you for bringing your vehicle! Please sign up using the sign-up genius link so we know how many to expect for food and parking spots.
Contact Greta Clouse at [email protected] if you have any questions.
Friday, June 19th | 9:30am to 1:00pm
Join us the Friday of VBS week for our Peace Car Show! We are looking for cars, trucks or motorcycles to come and be a part of our Car Show as part of our Vacation Bible School program. Park your car, show it off to eager elementary kiddos and have some fun. There won't be any judging or prizes, but you'll make lots of kiddos happy! A free picnic lunch is also included as a thank you for bringing your vehicle! Please sign up using the sign-up genius link so we know how many to expect for food and parking spots.
Contact Greta Clouse at [email protected] if you have any questions.
Upcoming Events:
Peace Unplugged is back!
Peace Unplugged is back for the summer, 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, 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 is back for the summer, 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, 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.
Camp Friendship
July 6-10th at Peace
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 accept 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 a camper to help them enjoy the activities (Part Time or Full Time)
2) Respite Volunteer: 1 hour in the 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.
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 6-10th at Peace
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 accept 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 a camper to help them enjoy the activities (Part Time or Full Time)
2) Respite Volunteer: 1 hour in the 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.
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.
Columbus Pride Parade
June 20, 2026
Mark your calendars and join the Columbus area ELCA Lutherans in this year's Stonewall Columbus Pride Parade, which is June 20th, 2026. To add your name to the list of people that will be marching in this year's parade, click on the link below, fill in the information that is requested in the google doc and submit your response.
June 20, 2026
Mark your calendars and join the Columbus area ELCA Lutherans in this year's Stonewall Columbus Pride Parade, which is June 20th, 2026. To add your name to the list of people that will be marching in this year's parade, click on the link below, fill in the information that is requested in the google doc and submit your response.
Hardy Center Swim Lessons
Donations Still Needed
Learning to swim is more than a recreational skill – it can save lives, build confidence, and create opportunities for a lifetime of enjoyment and fitness. To provide swim lessons for 120 kids at Hardy ($40 each for lessons), our goal is to raise $4800. We have currently raised: $2800 – thanks to your generosity. We are hoping to collect the remaining $2000 to provide lessons for the whole group.
Donate Today!
Click the donate button above, then select "YMCA swimming" in the drop down.
Donations Still Needed
Learning to swim is more than a recreational skill – it can save lives, build confidence, and create opportunities for a lifetime of enjoyment and fitness. To provide swim lessons for 120 kids at Hardy ($40 each for lessons), our goal is to raise $4800. We have currently raised: $2800 – thanks to your generosity. We are hoping to collect the remaining $2000 to provide lessons for the whole group.
Donate Today!
Click the donate button above, then select "YMCA swimming" in the drop down.
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. |
