Peace Lutheran Church (Gahanna)
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Our History

3 photos of Peace Lutheran's home building from 1838, the downtown Gahanna church in 1895, and the current building built in 1964.
The first Peace Lutheran Church, founded in 1838 by Rev. Wilhelm Schmidt, was located on the banks of Big Walnut Creek, where the old Lutheran Cemetery is located at Andalus and Route 62/Mill St. The simple one-story brick church was used until 1895.

Nothing remains of the original church, as bricks from it were used to build the second Peace Lutheran Church. This second church, designed in the Gothic Revival style, is located at 82 N. High Street in Olde Gahanna and is now known as The Sanctuary.

In 1961, a resolution was passed to build a new church for the expanding congregation. The current property, at the time considered "out in the country," was purchased. Church leaders also had the foresight to assemble enough land for future expansion on our current site.

By December 1963, more than half a million dollars was raised, through the sale of bonds, to build the new church. Our present Peace Lutheran Church was dedicated on April 5, 1964, and has undergone numerous improvements including air conditioning, carillon system, Narthex, Fireside Lounge, kitchen upgrades, and most recently, the contemporary and spacious ConneXions Center. Our growth continues to provide opportunities to expand our horizons and supports the robust ministries of our church within our community.
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Peace belongs to the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America)

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M-TH: 8:30a-4p
Friday-Sunday (Office Closed)

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[email protected]
614.337.1000
455 Clark State Rd.
​Gahanna, OH 43230
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  • Home
  • About
    • History
    • Worship
    • Weddings
    • Baptism
    • Mission and Values
    • Calendar
  • Staff & Leadership
  • Ministry
    • Worship Live Stream
    • Serving at Peace
    • Groups
    • Children
    • Nursery
    • Middle/High School
    • Care >
      • Pastoral Care
      • Care Team
      • Prayer
      • Events & Resources
    • Music
    • Sermons
    • Memorial Garden
  • Contact
    • Contact Info
  • Become A Member
  • Donate