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2022 ANNUAL REPORT

Wisdom: God’s, Solomon’s, Our’s

Today's author is Prince of Peace member Gary Olson. 1 Kings 3:4-9, 16-28The story I tell you in this devotional is not one I’ve ever told outside my family because it sounds like I’m “tooting my own horn.” I do not intend that. The story has more to do with God’s work through people around me. But, here I go, “toot, toot.”In 1987 Bishop Lowell Erdahl of the then Southeastern Minnesota Synod, ALC, asked me to chair a committee called The Board for Financial Support and Communication. The...

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Sunday Forum | Rep. Kelly Moller

Sunday, November 89:40am Come to Adult Forum Sunday Nov. 8th. MN State Representative Kelly Moller, House District 40A, will share her views on the state of politics in Minnesota and, perhaps, nationally. She may also share her views of important issues that need to be addressed in the next year.  She will welcome questions you may have as well. Come, enjoy and learn! Your Adult Ed Committee

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A Listening Heart

Today's author is Prince of Peace member Debbie Jorgens. Text: 1 Kings 3:4-28 Solomon was probably just in his early twenties when he ascended to the throne after his father, King David. And although he loved the Lord and genuinely desired to govern the people of Israel well, Solomon recognized that his youth and lack of leadership experience were hardly the credentials he needed for the awesome responsibility of being king. So when God said, “Ask what I should give you,” Solomon didn’t...

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A Letter from the Congregation’s President

2022 was a challenging year for our leadership.  In the face of these challenges we continued our efforts to find ways in which we are called to “build the church and love the world”.  We listened to each other, revisited our history and considered how our community and the world around us is changing.

Our mission, vision and values help us connect with each other by building a common understanding of what Prince of Peace is all about.  To paraphrase Hebrews 11:1, I have confidence in what we hope for (our future) and assurance about what we do not see (the spirit moving among and through us).  I encourage you to read the full annual report to learn more about how, with God’s active presence, we have found new avenues for discipleship and new ways to imagine the future with renewed confidence.

-Michael Stetzler, Congregation President

Michael Stetzler
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MISSION

We are claimed, gathered, and sent to build the Church and love the World.

VISION

Our vision is for a vibrant community that seeks a transformational relationship with God, our neighbors, and one another, while responding authentically, creatively, and justly to the most compelling needs of our community.

More Ministry Stories

Reports from our staff and ministry leaders.

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VALUES

THIS IS WHAT WE VALUE…

We welcome all of God’s children through open doors to be in RELATIONSHIP with one another and with God in ever deepening ways.

We respond with GENEROSITY to the world, reflecting the abundance of God’s love present in our lives and made available to all.

CARING for each other, our neighbors and all of God’s creation as we are inspired to offer genuine compassion and love.

We nurture the FAITH given to each of us, listening for how God’s story informs our own and practicing our response.

We are always LEARNING, remaining curious about God’s ever-changing world and our place within it.

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Addendum to the Annual Report

Reports from our partners in ministry & detailed financial reports of the congregation.

Click Here to Download the Complete 2022 Addendum to the Annual Report
Message from ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton
Report from St. Paul Area Synod Bishop Patricia Lull
Camp Wapogasset Congregational Report
Generosity Report
Membership Statistics & Report of the Audit Committee
Statement of Activities for 2021-2022
Year-End Financial Report: Statement of Activities
Dedicated Account Balances at Year-End
Statement of Financial Position