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: September 22, 2024
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Sermon Series: Keeping Faith Afloat
Keeping faith afloat is a sermon series focused on how God uses boats metaphorically and literally as an image for transition and God’s amazing ability to take us to a new day. As we focus on these stories we will ask the question, where is God taking us to new places? |
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Traditional Worship (Sanctuary) - 9:00am
Contemporary Worship (ConneXions) - 10:30am
Contemporary Worship (ConneXions) - 10:30am
Each week we will be sharing ways to Grow. Serve. Give. at Peace and in our community.
Here are some opportunities this week:
Grow. First English Lutheran Church is hosting another Impacting Community Class on Sunday, September 22nd. To find out more about these classes, visit https://felccolumbus.com/
Serve. Our staff as well as Peace members, volunteered this past Wednesday with the 911 meals packing event at the Schottenstein Center. Thanks to everyone who served. We packed over 166,000 meals for people experiencing food insecurity in our local community.
Give. Weekend Supplemental Meals has a growing list of kids needing weekend food. To help with this very important ministry serving our gahanna schools, please use our Amazon Wishlist Link: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1IHG7BK2YV24I?ref_=wl_fv_le
Here are some opportunities this week:
Grow. First English Lutheran Church is hosting another Impacting Community Class on Sunday, September 22nd. To find out more about these classes, visit https://felccolumbus.com/
Serve. Our staff as well as Peace members, volunteered this past Wednesday with the 911 meals packing event at the Schottenstein Center. Thanks to everyone who served. We packed over 166,000 meals for people experiencing food insecurity in our local community.
Give. Weekend Supplemental Meals has a growing list of kids needing weekend food. To help with this very important ministry serving our gahanna schools, please use our Amazon Wishlist Link: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1IHG7BK2YV24I?ref_=wl_fv_le
Trunk-or-Treat is Back!
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Upcoming Events:
Music Ministry is Back for the Fall!
Choir rehearsals are every Wednesday
Contemporary ConneXions: 6-7pm in the ConneXions Center
Traditional Choir: 7-8pm in the sanctuary
Bells of Peace: 8-9pm in the bell choir room (near the sanctuary)
Easy Choir will continue into the regular choir season, so join us at 8am the second Sunday of each month. We will learn an anthem together and offer it in worship that morning. Join us September 8th! This is a great option for those who love to make a joyful noise, but busy schedules don’t allow for additional rehearsal time every week.
For questions or for more information about our music ministries, please contact Que Jones.
Choir rehearsals are every Wednesday
Contemporary ConneXions: 6-7pm in the ConneXions Center
Traditional Choir: 7-8pm in the sanctuary
Bells of Peace: 8-9pm in the bell choir room (near the sanctuary)
Easy Choir will continue into the regular choir season, so join us at 8am the second Sunday of each month. We will learn an anthem together and offer it in worship that morning. Join us September 8th! This is a great option for those who love to make a joyful noise, but busy schedules don’t allow for additional rehearsal time every week.
For questions or for more information about our music ministries, please contact Que Jones.
Pet Blessing Sunday
Sunday, September 29th | 10:30am (outside)
We will be outside welcoming all of God’s creatures for a wonderful blessing and remind everyone to please remember your folding chairs, blankets, and treats for those cute pets!
A special offering will be taken during this service to benefit Canine Companions. To learn a little more about this organization: Canine Companions is leading the service dog industry so our clients and their dogs can live with greater independence. We provide service dogs to adults, children and veterans with disabilities and facility dogs to professionals working in healthcare, criminal justice and educational settings. Since our founding in 1975, our dogs and all follow-up services are provided at no cost to our clients.
Sunday, September 29th | 10:30am (outside)
We will be outside welcoming all of God’s creatures for a wonderful blessing and remind everyone to please remember your folding chairs, blankets, and treats for those cute pets!
A special offering will be taken during this service to benefit Canine Companions. To learn a little more about this organization: Canine Companions is leading the service dog industry so our clients and their dogs can live with greater independence. We provide service dogs to adults, children and veterans with disabilities and facility dogs to professionals working in healthcare, criminal justice and educational settings. Since our founding in 1975, our dogs and all follow-up services are provided at no cost to our clients.
Parenting with Grace
September 22nd 12:15-1:15pm
Parenting with Grace is a welcoming community of parents who come together once a month after church to share a meal and meaningful conversation. As Christian parents, we strive to lead with grace in our relationships—with our children, partners, families, and ourselves. Our discussions focus on the joys and challenges of parenting, offering a supportive space for everyone to share their experiences. Whether you're a parent, guardian, or anyone raising children, you're welcome to join us.
Childcare is provided! We just ask for RSVP’s to know how many kids and lunches to prepare for.
September 22nd 12:15-1:15pm
Parenting with Grace is a welcoming community of parents who come together once a month after church to share a meal and meaningful conversation. As Christian parents, we strive to lead with grace in our relationships—with our children, partners, families, and ourselves. Our discussions focus on the joys and challenges of parenting, offering a supportive space for everyone to share their experiences. Whether you're a parent, guardian, or anyone raising children, you're welcome to join us.
Childcare is provided! We just ask for RSVP’s to know how many kids and lunches to prepare for.
GRIN's Bag Drop Off
Help to stock the shelves at the Gahanna Residents in Need (GRIN) food pantry. There are two ways you can help!
Meet at the church on Sunday, September 29th at 11:45am (after worship) to pick up supplies and then walk through a designated neighborhood in Gahanna to drop off bags on front porches. (No knocking required!)
Meet at church on Sunday, October 6th at 11:45am (after worship) to drive around a designated Gahanna neighborhood to pick up filled bags and drop off at Peace. (No knocking required) We are especially looking for drivers with mini vans, SUV's or trucks.
Volunteer for both Sundays or only one depending on your availability. This is an awesome opportunity for all age groups. Join with your family or friends to help end hunger. Any questions? Contact Greta Clouse at [email protected]
Help to stock the shelves at the Gahanna Residents in Need (GRIN) food pantry. There are two ways you can help!
Meet at the church on Sunday, September 29th at 11:45am (after worship) to pick up supplies and then walk through a designated neighborhood in Gahanna to drop off bags on front porches. (No knocking required!)
Meet at church on Sunday, October 6th at 11:45am (after worship) to drive around a designated Gahanna neighborhood to pick up filled bags and drop off at Peace. (No knocking required) We are especially looking for drivers with mini vans, SUV's or trucks.
Volunteer for both Sundays or only one depending on your availability. This is an awesome opportunity for all age groups. Join with your family or friends to help end hunger. Any questions? Contact Greta Clouse at [email protected]
Peace Nursery Refresh
Kiley Aidt has been our nursery coordinator for nearly 7 years. In that time she has barely put her touch on the place other than loving the kiddos that enter the space. She is giving the nursery a makeover and has a list of wishes she’d like to add to the functionality of the space and the needs of your children and grandchildren that use the space. Please use link below to donate to our amazon wishlist.
Kiley Aidt has been our nursery coordinator for nearly 7 years. In that time she has barely put her touch on the place other than loving the kiddos that enter the space. She is giving the nursery a makeover and has a list of wishes she’d like to add to the functionality of the space and the needs of your children and grandchildren that use the space. Please use link below to donate to our amazon wishlist.
Fall Children's Programming
Sunday Praise-n-Learn (Kid’s Worship) | 10:30am - Fellowship Hall
We are excited to once again kick-off another year of Sunday learning for our preschool to 5th grade friends! If you are new....welcome! If this isn't your first year, don't worry - this is the same "Sunday School" experience just with a name that better describes our time together. "Sunday Praise-n-Learn" will be held on Sunday mornings at 10:30am in our Peace Fellowship Hall space. There will be large group praise time followed by small group learning time, concluding at 11:30am.
Parents will be able to worship at that same time in the ConneXions Center and can pick up their child(ren) at the conclusion of the service. Or, if you attend the 9am worship, have your kiddo join us after at 10:30am for Praise-n-Learn! This program is available for students in Preschool through 5th grade. The Nursery is available for children birth to 3 1/2 years of age.
If you have any questions about our program, please make sure to reach out to:
Greta Clouse ([email protected])
Please register ALL children (including nursery age) at the link below:
https://forms.gle/JDyHa3e1komETXFa9
We are excited to once again kick-off another year of Sunday learning for our preschool to 5th grade friends! If you are new....welcome! If this isn't your first year, don't worry - this is the same "Sunday School" experience just with a name that better describes our time together. "Sunday Praise-n-Learn" will be held on Sunday mornings at 10:30am in our Peace Fellowship Hall space. There will be large group praise time followed by small group learning time, concluding at 11:30am.
Parents will be able to worship at that same time in the ConneXions Center and can pick up their child(ren) at the conclusion of the service. Or, if you attend the 9am worship, have your kiddo join us after at 10:30am for Praise-n-Learn! This program is available for students in Preschool through 5th grade. The Nursery is available for children birth to 3 1/2 years of age.
If you have any questions about our program, please make sure to reach out to:
Greta Clouse ([email protected])
Please register ALL children (including nursery age) at the link below:
https://forms.gle/JDyHa3e1komETXFa9
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. |
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.