STORY MATTERS

2024 ANNUAL REPORT

Snack Pack Donation Collection

Collecting through Wed, Oct. 21 Packing activity Sun, Oct. 25 at 9:40am All items must be individually packaged Take a list to shop or sign-up for items online Protein Focused Individually Packaged ItemsEg: Protein Bars, Trail Mix, Beef Jerky, Beef Sticks, Kind Bars, Nuts, Etc.Savory Individually Packaged ItemsEg: Seaweed, Roasted Chickpeas, Veggie Straws, Popcorn, Goldfish, Cheese Crackers, PB Sandwich Crackers, Etc.Sweet & Simple Individually Packaged ItemsEg: Fruit Cups, Applesauce...

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Growing Through Loss – Fall 2026

Mondays | September 21-October 266:45 - 9:00pm Growing Through Loss – Support for Those Experiencing Loss in their Lives Growing Through Loss is a grief and loss support ministry jointly sponsored by the North Suburban Grief Support Coalition, of which 18 churches and organizations in our area are members. The coalition hosts two six-week series each year at various locations that address both the educational as well as support aspects of a variety of loss and grief issues. The fall...

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Process-Relational Theology Discussion Group

Saturday, October 310-11:30am The Process-Relational group will meet on Saturday, October 3, at 10:00, to discuss the first half of Love’s Availing Power, by our own Paul Sponheim.  All are welcome, even if you have not had a chance to read the book.  Join on Zoom

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A Letter from the Pastor

Dear Friends,

What an incredible year it has been for Prince of Peace! As we reflect on all that we have experienced and accomplished together, I am reminded of the power of stories—stories that shape us, connect us, and inspire us to live out our faith in meaningful ways. That is why our theme for this year, Story Matters, has felt so timely and transformative.

In the compilation of this Annual Report, you will find the stories of our congregation: stories of faith in action, of hope shared, of lives touched by the love of God. These are not just reports of numbers or activities; they are glimpses of how our ministry teams are living into our mission to build the church and love the world.

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Michael Stetzler

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.

BUILDING THE CHURCH

Astonishing Faith

by | Sep 21, 2026 |

Today's author is Prince of Peace member Debbie Jorgens. Text: Genesis 12:1-9 “So Abram went, as the Lord had told him….” (12:4) Can you picture it? Here is 75-year-old Abram, deeply rooted in the city of Haran where he and his wife, Sarai, have lived for decades when...

Youth

by | Sep 18, 2026 |

Today's author is Prince of Peace member Milt Warkentien. I’ve been volunteering with the youth at PoP since 1988. I’ve now been able to see some of these youth as incredible parents, too. It’s always gratifying to get to see the youth I’ve worked with once they’re...

Giving Statements

by | Sep 16, 2026 | , ,

We continue to give thanks for the amazing generosity of the members of Prince of Peace!  Your gifts of your time, talents and financial resources help us share God’s love in our local community and in the world.  Giving Statements through the end of August...

God’s work. Our hands.

by | Sep 16, 2026 |

Today's author is Prince of Peace member Milt Warkentien. Julene used this statement by Dolly Parton in the prayers email on September 3rd and it got me thinking about the theme for this past Sunday, “God’s work. Our hands.” “I don't practice [faith] – I live it. I...

Astonishing Faith

Today's author is Prince of Peace member Debbie Jorgens. Text: Genesis 12:1-9 “So Abram went, as...

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Youth

Today's author is Prince of Peace member Milt Warkentien. I’ve been volunteering with the youth at...

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Really, Jesus?!

Matthew 5:43-48 Today's author is Prince of Peace member Scott Tunseth. “You have heard that it...

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Peace

Today's author is Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim, Pr. Steve Sylvester. His final day of...

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Bus Driver

Today's author is Naomi Sveholm. Naomi is a missionary with Central Europe Teachers teaching...

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Loving God

Today's author is Prince of Peace's Minister of Intergenerational Connection and Care, Julene...

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Whose are you?

Today's author is Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim, Pr. Steve Sylvester. “You are not your...

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LOVING THE WORLD

Astonishing Faith

Today's author is Prince of Peace member Debbie Jorgens. Text: Genesis 12:1-9 “So Abram went, as...

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Youth

Today's author is Prince of Peace member Milt Warkentien. I’ve been volunteering with the youth at...

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Really, Jesus?!

Matthew 5:43-48 Today's author is Prince of Peace member Scott Tunseth. “You have heard that it...

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Peace

Today's author is Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim, Pr. Steve Sylvester. His final day of...

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Bus Driver

Today's author is Naomi Sveholm. Naomi is a missionary with Central Europe Teachers teaching...

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Loving God

Today's author is Prince of Peace's Minister of Intergenerational Connection and Care, Julene...

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Whose are you?

Today's author is Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim, Pr. Steve Sylvester. “You are not your...

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MINISTRY SUPPORT

Astonishing Faith

Today's author is Prince of Peace member Debbie Jorgens. Text: Genesis 12:1-9 “So Abram went, as...

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Youth

Today's author is Prince of Peace member Milt Warkentien. I’ve been volunteering with the youth at...

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Really, Jesus?!

Matthew 5:43-48 Today's author is Prince of Peace member Scott Tunseth. “You have heard that it...

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Peace

Today's author is Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim, Pr. Steve Sylvester. His final day of...

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Bus Driver

Today's author is Naomi Sveholm. Naomi is a missionary with Central Europe Teachers teaching...

read more

Loving God

Today's author is Prince of Peace's Minister of Intergenerational Connection and Care, Julene...

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Whose are you?

Today's author is Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim, Pr. Steve Sylvester. “You are not your...

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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.

Addendum to the Annual Report

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

Click Here to Download the Complete 2024 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
Membership Statistics
Generosity Report
Report of the Audit Committee
Sacred Settlement PoP Financial Report
Statement of Activities for 2023-2024
Year-End Financial Report: Statement of Activities
Dedicated Account Balances at Year-End
Statement of Financial Position