Posts from July 2026

Dear Peace Lutheran Church Friends and Family, What a great week it’s been! We just had a group of kids spend time at Camp Wapogasset, our Older Adults group had a great lunch last Thursday, and then Thursday afternoon we had a work crew help out at “VEAP Headquarters” just a short drive from Peace. Lots of fellowship, learning, and service activities for all ages! This Sunday morning we’ll be gathering for worship in the sanctuary, conversation in the Fellowship…

Dear Peace Lutheran Church Friends and Family, After spending some vacation time up in Northern Minnesota a few weeks ago, it is so sad to watch the wildfires sweep through the area that I just traveled through. I’m certainly grateful that no fatalities have been confirmed so far, and I also realize that forest fires like this one are a natural part of creation’s life cycle. (My understanding is that this fire was started by lightning strikes, with dry conditions…

Dear Peace Lutheran Church Friends and Family, What a great day last Sunday: after a year of preparation, processing, and prayer, the vote to call Peace’s next pastor passed by an overwhelming majority! Many thanks to the Call Committee, Church Council, and all those who participated in this prayerful process of reflection, discernment, and action! As we now move into the “homestretch” of this time of transition, please continue to keep the ministry of Peace in your prayers, and pray especially for Pastor…

Dear Peace Lutheran Church Friends and Family, This Sunday morning at worship we’ll hear the familiar story from the gospel of Matthew about the Sower and the Seeds: “Some seeds fell among the weeds, some fell on rocky soil, some fell in shallow soil, and some fell in good soil where it grew, blossomed, and flourished.” It’s a parable that you’ve probably heard numerous times, and yet in these old stories there’s always something new to be gleaned. (Did you see what…

Dear Peace Lutheran Church Friends and Family, We had quite a day last Sunday when the power went out just before we were to begin our morning service – YIKES! Fortunately, everybody kept their cool and we proceeded as usual, with just a few minor adjustments. For instance, we sang along with the piano instead of the organ, and we gathered under the dim emergency lights instead of our regular lighting. But it all went well, with the best news…