Peace Study Groups: All of us need our knowledge sharpened, blind spots in our thinking corrected, and resistance to changes in our behaviour challenged.
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Parenting with Grace
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.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Pastor Tony Katko.
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.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Pastor Tony Katko.
Monday Night Pastor's Bible Study
Mondays at 6:30pm | Fireside Lounge (in person or via Facebook live)
"Now What?" Bible Study: What does the birth of Jesus mean for us today? This 5-week Bible study explores how Jesus' coming changes our lives, from embracing God's Kingdom to experiencing transformation and sharing the Good News. Through Scripture, discussion, and practical steps, we’ll discover how to live out our faith in response to the greatest gift of all. Join us as we ask, “Now what?” and find meaningful answers together!
Mondays at 6:30pm | Fireside Lounge (in person or via Facebook live)
"Now What?" Bible Study: What does the birth of Jesus mean for us today? This 5-week Bible study explores how Jesus' coming changes our lives, from embracing God's Kingdom to experiencing transformation and sharing the Good News. Through Scripture, discussion, and practical steps, we’ll discover how to live out our faith in response to the greatest gift of all. Join us as we ask, “Now what?” and find meaningful answers together!
Woman's Monday Morning (and Evening) Bible Study
Every Monday | 9:30am - 11:30am (Fireside Lounge) OR 6:30pm - 8:30pm (Library)
Beginning Monday, January 13th
The morning group will be studying: Amos: An Invitation to the Good Life by Jennifer Rothschild
Amos is often called a prophet of doom. And when you begin to read his prophecy, it doesn’t take long to realize that nickname fits. On the surface, his prophecy doesn’t sound like a happy formula for the good life. However, every condemnation he gives serves as an invitation, a cry for us to “seek God and live” (Amos 5:4). You’ll be invited to live assured, faithful, chosen, humble, justly, prayerful, and hopeful. This kind of living will bring us and others around us peace and true prosperity. Amos is promoting the God life, and, the God life is the good life!
The evening group will be studying: The Armor of God by Priscilla Shirer
All day, every day, an invisible war rages around you — unseen, unheard, yet felt throughout every aspect of your life. A devoted, devilish enemy seeks to wreak havoc on everything that matters to you: your heart, your mind, your marriage, your children, your relationships, your resilience, your dreams, your destiny. But his battle plan depends on catching you unaware and unarmed. If you're tired of being pushed around and caught with your guard down, this study is for you. The enemy always fails miserably when he meets a woman dressed for the occasion. The Armor of God, more than merely a biblical description of the believer's inventory, is an action plan for putting it on and developing a personalized strategy to secure victory.
We welcome you to join us in the new year! For more information, or for questions, please contact Lori Nelson.
Every Monday | 9:30am - 11:30am (Fireside Lounge) OR 6:30pm - 8:30pm (Library)
Beginning Monday, January 13th
The morning group will be studying: Amos: An Invitation to the Good Life by Jennifer Rothschild
Amos is often called a prophet of doom. And when you begin to read his prophecy, it doesn’t take long to realize that nickname fits. On the surface, his prophecy doesn’t sound like a happy formula for the good life. However, every condemnation he gives serves as an invitation, a cry for us to “seek God and live” (Amos 5:4). You’ll be invited to live assured, faithful, chosen, humble, justly, prayerful, and hopeful. This kind of living will bring us and others around us peace and true prosperity. Amos is promoting the God life, and, the God life is the good life!
The evening group will be studying: The Armor of God by Priscilla Shirer
All day, every day, an invisible war rages around you — unseen, unheard, yet felt throughout every aspect of your life. A devoted, devilish enemy seeks to wreak havoc on everything that matters to you: your heart, your mind, your marriage, your children, your relationships, your resilience, your dreams, your destiny. But his battle plan depends on catching you unaware and unarmed. If you're tired of being pushed around and caught with your guard down, this study is for you. The enemy always fails miserably when he meets a woman dressed for the occasion. The Armor of God, more than merely a biblical description of the believer's inventory, is an action plan for putting it on and developing a personalized strategy to secure victory.
We welcome you to join us in the new year! For more information, or for questions, please contact Lori Nelson.
Friendship Faith-n-Fun
Second and forth TUESDAYS of each month | 6:30-7:30 PM
On the second and forth Tuesdays of each month (fall-spring) join us 6:30-7:30pm, in the Fellowship Hall, as we join our adult friends with cognitive or developmental disabilities for Bible learning, music, art, prayer and friendship. Leaders organize the program with volunteers needed to assist the participants. Come be a part of this amazing service small group.
Friendship Ministry is Peace's outreach program with disabled adults. If you are looking for an experience with people who love life, enjoy the moment and help you to see the world in a beautiful and different way then Friendship Ministry is for you. Through various monthly activities to a week-long residential camp in the summer, Friendship Ministries changes the lives of those it serves, as well as the lives of those who serve.
Contact Minda Bickley to join this group.
Second and forth TUESDAYS of each month | 6:30-7:30 PM
On the second and forth Tuesdays of each month (fall-spring) join us 6:30-7:30pm, in the Fellowship Hall, as we join our adult friends with cognitive or developmental disabilities for Bible learning, music, art, prayer and friendship. Leaders organize the program with volunteers needed to assist the participants. Come be a part of this amazing service small group.
Friendship Ministry is Peace's outreach program with disabled adults. If you are looking for an experience with people who love life, enjoy the moment and help you to see the world in a beautiful and different way then Friendship Ministry is for you. Through various monthly activities to a week-long residential camp in the summer, Friendship Ministries changes the lives of those it serves, as well as the lives of those who serve.
Contact Minda Bickley to join this group.
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High School Bible Study
Come ready to talk about life, Jesus, and the Bible. We are a casual 'come when you can' group. Meet us at the Fellowship Hall doors and we'll move to the Family Ministry Space together. Contact Amelia Shrum with questions. |
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Women On A Journey
Every Tuesday | 6:30pm in the Peace Library
A group of women whose purpose is to grow stronger in our faith through Bible Study, grow stronger in fellowship and support of each other and be of service to the community through various service projects. We meet Tuesday evenings for Bible study in Peace’s Library at 6:30 p.m.
"Twelve Women of the Bible: Life-Changing Stories for Women Today"
Women on a Journey (WOJ) Bible Study Group would like to invite the Women of Peace to join us on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, when we will begin a new Bible study entitled "Twelve Women of the Bible Study Guide-Life Changing Stories for Women Today." In this twelve-session small group journey, taught by six acclaimed Bible teachers—including Lysa TerKeurst—you will meet a group of women in the Bible whose lives teach us about ourselves and about who God is. Our study will open ourselves to the raw and revealing stories of frailties, struggles, brokenness, and victories of real women from both the Old and New Testaments. You’ll discover lessons from each of these 12 women that will help you persevere through the circumstances you are facing today.
Women on a Journey Bible Study meets Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8pm in Peace's Library or for those not able to attend in person, they are able to join us via Zoom. Should you wish to participate, please email Debbie Moore or text or call 614/736-3414.
Tuesday Afternoon Bible Study
Tuesdays | 2:00-3:00pm | Fireside Lounge and on Zoom
Dick Westinghouse leads this weekly group in an intense study of the Word each week, looking closely at one book of the Bible at a time. Right now, they are going through the book of Revelation. Contact Dick Westinghouse to learn more, or show up on a Tuesday afternoon with your Bible.
Tuesdays | 2:00-3:00pm | Fireside Lounge and on Zoom
Dick Westinghouse leads this weekly group in an intense study of the Word each week, looking closely at one book of the Bible at a time. Right now, they are going through the book of Revelation. Contact Dick Westinghouse to learn more, or show up on a Tuesday afternoon with your Bible.
Esther Circle
2nd Tuesday of each month (September - May)
9:30-11:30am | Fellowship Hall
If you have questions, please contact Arlene Drumm.
Typical Esther Circle meeting includes a light brunch or refreshments, short business meeting, and is ended with a Bible Study. Fellowship and being Sisters in Christ is important to this circle.
2nd Tuesday of each month (September - May)
9:30-11:30am | Fellowship Hall
If you have questions, please contact Arlene Drumm.
Typical Esther Circle meeting includes a light brunch or refreshments, short business meeting, and is ended with a Bible Study. Fellowship and being Sisters in Christ is important to this circle.
AMens Group
This group meets on zoom Fridays from 7:30-8:30am.
We are an informal group of men that gather to study God's word and how it relates to our current world. Whether you are new to the faith, still have questions about God, or have followed Jesus for decades, you are all welcome. Some of our discussion topics were: Resurrection: Fact or Fiction, College Hazing and the gifts of the spirit, Homeless students in public education and The Peace Corps and the vision of Jesus.
If you are interested in joining this group, please contact David Drumm.
This group meets on zoom Fridays from 7:30-8:30am.
We are an informal group of men that gather to study God's word and how it relates to our current world. Whether you are new to the faith, still have questions about God, or have followed Jesus for decades, you are all welcome. Some of our discussion topics were: Resurrection: Fact or Fiction, College Hazing and the gifts of the spirit, Homeless students in public education and The Peace Corps and the vision of Jesus.
If you are interested in joining this group, please contact David Drumm.
Peace Book Club
2nd & 4th Thursday of the month
The PFJ Peace Book Club will begin its next book on January 26, 2025 at 7:00 p.m., reading Torn: Rescuing the Gospel from the Gays-vs.-Christians Debate, by Justin Lee, which can be found on Amazon and most other book retailers. As described by the author, “These last few decades of debate about sexuality have ripped open wounds in our hearts – and in the reputation of Christianity – that have yet to heal…[M]any Christians I know are struggling to find their footing. What does it look like to love our neighbors and our siblings in Christ, even if we think they’ve gotten things wrong? How do we maintain relationships with family and friends in the midst of such strong disagreements? And how can we apply the lessons we’ve learned in the sexuality debate to new and different issues that may arise?” Please join us as we continue to learn more about being an affirming ally of the LGBTQ+ community.
As a Reconciling in Christ church, we believe it is helpful to learn more about being an affirming ally of the LGBTQ+ community. The Peace Book Club meets the second and fourth Thursdays of each month via Zoom. If you'd like to participate or have any questions, please contact Lynn Cory at [email protected].
2nd & 4th Thursday of the month
The PFJ Peace Book Club will begin its next book on January 26, 2025 at 7:00 p.m., reading Torn: Rescuing the Gospel from the Gays-vs.-Christians Debate, by Justin Lee, which can be found on Amazon and most other book retailers. As described by the author, “These last few decades of debate about sexuality have ripped open wounds in our hearts – and in the reputation of Christianity – that have yet to heal…[M]any Christians I know are struggling to find their footing. What does it look like to love our neighbors and our siblings in Christ, even if we think they’ve gotten things wrong? How do we maintain relationships with family and friends in the midst of such strong disagreements? And how can we apply the lessons we’ve learned in the sexuality debate to new and different issues that may arise?” Please join us as we continue to learn more about being an affirming ally of the LGBTQ+ community.
As a Reconciling in Christ church, we believe it is helpful to learn more about being an affirming ally of the LGBTQ+ community. The Peace Book Club meets the second and fourth Thursdays of each month via Zoom. If you'd like to participate or have any questions, please contact Lynn Cory at [email protected].
Archive/Library Team
Curates the historical records of Peace Lutheran Church honoring our past in the present as we move into the future. This team also operates our open-to-all Library here at Peace. Meetings are by schedule, for more information please reach out to Linda Toledo.
Curates the historical records of Peace Lutheran Church honoring our past in the present as we move into the future. This team also operates our open-to-all Library here at Peace. Meetings are by schedule, for more information please reach out to Linda Toledo.
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Let Amelia Shrum know if you have any questions or concerns.
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Small groups at Peace are a gathering of people who are connecting relationally and growing spiritually. If you are interested in joining a study small group or you would like to start a new group, please contact Tony Katko for more information.