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2022 ANNUAL REPORT

Volunteers Needed for Partner Ministry Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities

Conversations on a BenchOctober 8 & 9 Love your neighbor by serving at “Conversations on a Bench”, a two-day event creating space for honest conversations about homelessness happening October 8–9 (2 p.m. to 2 p.m.). This 24-hour livestream invites the public to better understand homelessness by watching guided conversations between our CEO and service providers, business leaders, elected officials and other community partners. Volunteers are needed to welcome guests, support the event and...

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School Supply Update

Thank you for donating supplies to the Judy Florine Back-to-School Drive. Julene did a count; here are the numbers... Backpacks: 16Folders: Many (that's an official number)Pencil Boxes: 67Notebooks: 1683-ring Binders: 6Tissues: 32Pencil Packs: 57Classic Markers: 59Thin Markers: 33Colored Pencils: 42Pens: 11Dry Erase Markers: 14Rulers: 10Erasers: 35Crayons: 99Highlighters: 14Pencil Sharpeners: 57Glue Sticks: 19Pads of Paper: 21Glue Bottles: 43Scissors: 25Miscellaneous: 10~Total items/packs:...

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Whose are you?

Today's author is Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim, Pr. Steve Sylvester. “You are not your own.” 1 Corinthians 20a You’re in your “working years,” short of retirement, and you’re meeting people you don’t know at a party.  Another youngish person comes up to you.  After a few pleasantries—perhaps something like “How about those Twins?” or remarking on the quality of the food—you get asked THE question: “So, what you do?”  That’s it, isn’t it?  Not, “Who ARE you?,” but...

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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.

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.

Click here to download a PDF verson of the 2022 Annual Report
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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