Posts from February 2026

Dear Peace Family and Friends, Two weeks ago, we had a visit with Bishop Jen Nagel who walked through our Ministry Site Profile with us. This past Sunday, Pastor Jen Collins (Assistant to the Bishop) joined us for worship and then met with the Call Committee to talk about what to expect in the next steps. She will be returning at the end of next month to bring the names of prospective candidates. I simply want to mention this because…

Dear Peace Members and Friends, Last Sunday during the Adult Forum, Bishop Jen Nagel led the congregation through a conversation about our current transition and the calling of Peace’s next pastor. This Sunday, Pastor Jen Collins with join us for worship and then meet with the Call Committee about what that next pastor might look like. You can read more details about this process in the Call Process Update below, so I’ll simply ask you to keep it all in…

Dear Friends of Peace, The Bishop is coming! The Bishop is coming! Yes, this Sunday, Bishop Jen Nagel of the Mpls Area Synod will be joining us during Adult Education to discuss the next steps in the search for Peace Lutheran’s next pastor. The work of our Church Council, Transition Team, and Congregation as a whole has reached a milestone with the completion of our Ministry Site Profile, and Bishop Nagel will join us for a conversation about the next…

Dear Friends of Peace, At our Annual Meeting last Sunday, we gathered to elect council members, pass the budget, and look back at the past year. More importantly, however, we looked at the coming year and discussed how best to line up our vision with God’s vision. Thanks to all who contributed to the discussion, as well as those who have been participating in our congregational work regarding the surveys, the listening sessions, and the broad transitional conversation. Now that…