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.
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Our weekly newsletter updates you on upcoming events, classes, group meetings and worship services. Stay connected!
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. We have three amazing women’s bible studies that meet weekly here at Peace. We invite you to join our Monday morning, Women at the Well, lead by Pastor Bonnie. Our Monday evening study, Women Connect, lead by Dorina Kramer, Kim Dressel and Beth Johnson. And Women on a Journey, led by Debbie Moore, meets every Tuesday evening. For more information on any of these study groups, please visit our website.
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. It’s Hoops for Haiti time again and Selection Sunday is next Sunday, March 15th! This year we are raising money for computers and supplies for CEI classrooms that will provide education for 75-100 students. The goal for Hoops for Haiti this year is $35K! We encourage you to fill out a bracket and make a donation of $25 per bracket to help us reach our goal…and to bring home the winning trophy to Peace!
Here are some opportunities this week:
Grow. We have three amazing women’s bible studies that meet weekly here at Peace. We invite you to join our Monday morning, Women at the Well, lead by Pastor Bonnie. Our Monday evening study, Women Connect, lead by Dorina Kramer, Kim Dressel and Beth Johnson. And Women on a Journey, led by Debbie Moore, meets every Tuesday evening. For more information on any of these study groups, please visit our website.
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. It’s Hoops for Haiti time again and Selection Sunday is next Sunday, March 15th! This year we are raising money for computers and supplies for CEI classrooms that will provide education for 75-100 students. The goal for Hoops for Haiti this year is $35K! We encourage you to fill out a bracket and make a donation of $25 per bracket to help us reach our goal…and to bring home the winning trophy to Peace!
Upcoming Events:
Lenten Soup Dinners
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].
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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Peace Heritage Event
Sunday, March 8th | 12-2pm
Everyone is welcome to join us for this unique peek into the history of Peace. We will venture to all 3 Peace Lutheran Church worship sites making stops at each to pause, learn, and see. The Peace Archives Team does an incredible job sharing our history; come and see for yourself! This is a great afternoon adventure for ALL ages! Meet us in the Fireside Lounge and we’ll share further instructions there.
Please RSVP to Amelia Shrum ([email protected]) so we have enough materials ready (and reach out to her with questions and concerns as well).
Sunday, March 8th | 12-2pm
Everyone is welcome to join us for this unique peek into the history of Peace. We will venture to all 3 Peace Lutheran Church worship sites making stops at each to pause, learn, and see. The Peace Archives Team does an incredible job sharing our history; come and see for yourself! This is a great afternoon adventure for ALL ages! Meet us in the Fireside Lounge and we’ll share further instructions there.
Please RSVP to Amelia Shrum ([email protected]) so we have enough materials ready (and reach out to her with questions and concerns as well).
Peace Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 4th at 11am
Come and join us on Saturday, April 4th at 11am for Peace Lutheran's annual Easter Egg Hunt! We will be holding the event by the Peace Shelter House, rain or shine. Children who are birth through first grade can come and hunt for eggs. Each child will receive a prize bag full of goodies! Then, the entire family (no age requirement) can enjoy a boxed lunch. Feel free to bring blankets or chairs and picnic if the weather is nice.
We are also looking for individually wrapped candy donations. Any donations can be dropped off to Peace during normal office hours or on Sundays.
You MUST RSVP HERE by April 1st so we can plan for enough food and prizes.
Any questions? Please contact Greta Clouse at: [email protected]
Saturday, April 4th at 11am
Come and join us on Saturday, April 4th at 11am for Peace Lutheran's annual Easter Egg Hunt! We will be holding the event by the Peace Shelter House, rain or shine. Children who are birth through first grade can come and hunt for eggs. Each child will receive a prize bag full of goodies! Then, the entire family (no age requirement) can enjoy a boxed lunch. Feel free to bring blankets or chairs and picnic if the weather is nice.
We are also looking for individually wrapped candy donations. Any donations can be dropped off to Peace during normal office hours or on Sundays.
You MUST RSVP HERE by April 1st so we can plan for enough food and prizes.
Any questions? Please contact Greta Clouse 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.
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. |
