Blogs And Devotionals

July 17, 2026 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…

July 10, 2026 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…

July 3, 2026 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…

June 26, 2026 Dear Peace Lutheran Church Friends and Family, At worship this Sunday we will hear Jesus encourage his followers to welcome each other, welcome the stranger, and welcome everybody. WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME! It’s our calling as Christians to extend hospitality to all, and so we shall! We’ll gather this week for Worship, a Children’s Message, Singing, Praying, and Holy Communion (followed by Holy Donuts!) Since we’re all about WELCOMING this week, why not invite a friend to join…

Dear Peace Lutheran Friends and Family, We’re getting ready for a big weekend, with THREE celebrations in all our various communities! First, today we’re celebrating JUNETEENTH, the day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. The holiday’s name is a combination of June and nineteenth, referring to June 19, 1865, the day when the word of the end of the civil war finally reached Texas. Second, this weekend is also SUMMER SOLSTICE, marking the beginning of summer…

Dear Peace Lutheran Family and Friends, Even though the summer months bring an end to many of the regularly scheduled programmed events here at Peace, there are many activities in the community that you can still participate in. In fact, this week alone you can go to… ·       Sunday: Lantern Chorus Concert at St. Philip the Deacon Church in Plymouth ·       Sunday: Bloomington Pride Festival at the Civic Plaza ·       Monday: Yoga at the Normandale Lake Bandshell ·       Tuesday: Synod…

Dear Peace Lutheran Friends and Family, Greetings and welcome to one of my most favorite days of the year: National Donut Day! I’m not sure how you’re celebrating today, but whatever you’re doing, I hope you’re having a grand time! This Sunday at worship we’ll be hearing stories about the power of God’s presence in our lives as Jesus leads us into the mysterious unknown territory that each day brings. Who knows who we’ll encounter today? Who knows where we…

Dear Peace Lutheran Church Friends and Family, I do believe summer has “officially” arrived–Memorial Day celebrations are now behind us, people are packing up their vehicles for traveling, and the warmer temperatures have arrived! This Sunday we’ll be celebrating Trinity Sunday, when we remember that God comes to us as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. In the gospel reading, Jesus will remind us that he will be “with us always, to the end of the age.” It’s true – Jesus…

Dear Peace Lutheran Church Friends and Family, What a great morning last Sunday! We listened to a beautiful anthem sung by our Sunday School Singers… we celebrated our 5th Graders as they wrapped up their time in Sunday School before they move up to the Confirmation Program… we thanked our Sunday School and Confirmation Leaders for their work over the past year… we listened to our Peace Choir sing before they take a much deserved summer break… and we celebrated…

Dear Peace Lutheran Friends and Family, This Sunday we will be celebrating the end of our Sunday School year. The children will be singing, the teachers will be recognized, and all the generations of the church will give thanks to God for bringing us all together. Hats off to all of our children and youth leaders, especially Marcia Craig, our Children’s Ministry Director. And as always, at worship we’ll sing, we’ll pray, and we’ll share in the meal of Holy…

Dear Peace members and friends of Peace, Last weekend was quite inspiring! On Sunday we celebrated the 100th birthday of one of our members, installed the newest members of our church council, and listened to a great presentation called “A Peace of My Mind” during the Adult Forum. On top of all that, on Friday and Saturday over 350 people from the Minneapolis area gathered at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Ramsey for the annual Synod Assembly. The synod…

May 1, 2026 Dear Peace Family and Friends, We’re sharing this post with you on May Day! How are you celebrating today? Are you planting flowers in your garden? Dancing around the Maypole? Or are you simply appreciating the days of growing sunlight at this halfway point between the Spring Equinox and the Summer Solstice? However you choose to celebrate, Happy May Day to you! In just two days we’ll be celebrating another holiday: the weekly celebration of the resurrection of our Lord! Every…