STORY MATTERS

2024 ANNUAL REPORT

Sunday Forum | Call…Called…Calling

Sunday, September 209:40am Join Scott Tunseth & Steve Sveom, retired ELCA pastors, in the Reception Room at 9:40am to learn about and discuss Lutheran Perspectives on ministry and vocation. Join on Zoom

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God’s work. Our hands.

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 think people try too hard. I talk to God like He is my best friend. I just go around talking to Him sometimes. You live by example. You teach by example. You learn by example, don't you think? I think if somebody saw me in my house,...

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Giving Statements

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 were emailed on Monday, September 14th.  If you didn’t receive your statement, or if you have any questions, please contact us as bookkeeper@poproseville.org.

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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

Whose interests are we looking at?

by | May 18, 2026 |

Today's author is Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim, Pr. Steve Sylvester. Inigo Montoya “Let each of you look not to your own interests but to the interests of others.”  [Philippians 2:4] When I read that line, I hear Inigo Montoya (the character Mandy Patinkin...

Partners in the Gospel

by | May 15, 2026 |

Today's author is Prince of Peace member Caryn Josephson. Philippians 1:1–18a In Philippians 1:3–6, Paul writes: “I thank my God every time I remember you, constantly praying with joy in every one of my prayers for all of you, because of your sharing in the gospel...

Grace in the Small Things

by | May 13, 2026 |

Today's author is Prince of Peace member Caryn Josephson. Philippians 1:1–18a Paul is writing from a place he did not choose—a season of confinement and uncertainty. And yet his first words are not bitterness, but gratitude. He prays with tenderness, he remembers the...

RIC Booth at Twin Cities Pride

by | May 11, 2026 | , ,

Saturday, June 27 & Sunday, June 28 Reconciling in Christ churches of the conference are teaming up to have a booth at the Twin Cities Pride festival in Loring Park and we need you to volunteer! Be a friendly face and representative of our churches to let people...

“The Parable of the Bench”

by | May 11, 2026 |

Today's author is Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim, Pr. Steve Sylvester. At a church I served some time ago, we acted out “The Parable of the Bench” in worship to depict to a congregation two very ways of getting something done.  The goal was to end up with...

The Bench Seat

by | May 8, 2026 |

Today's authors are Prince of Peace members Carol Swanson and Mary Jo Trapp. Can you think of a time you felt far from God? What about a time you felt like God was far from you? –two questions from the women’s Gather magazine bible study in April. Here is how Mary Jo...

Mentors

Today's author is Prince of Peace member, Milt Warkentien. Wednesday, we looked at the Samuel call...

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TZ Dinner Prep

TZ Dinner Prep

Our annual Tanzanian Dinner Fundraiser will be held on Sunday November 9.  It truly takes a...

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Miracle

Today's author is Prince of Peace member, Debbie Jorgens. Exodus 16:1-18 When the layer of dew...

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Looking Back

Today's author is Intentional Interim Pastor, Steve Sylvester. Photo by Katie Sparkes on Unsplash...

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Spooky Music

Spooky Music

Wednesday, October 29 Prince of Peace will host Spooky Music on Wednesday, October 29. If you...

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LOVING THE WORLD

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...

Mentors

Today's author is Prince of Peace member, Milt Warkentien. Wednesday, we looked at the Samuel call...

read more
TZ Dinner Prep

TZ Dinner Prep

Our annual Tanzanian Dinner Fundraiser will be held on Sunday November 9.  It truly takes a...

read more

Miracle

Today's author is Prince of Peace member, Debbie Jorgens. Exodus 16:1-18 When the layer of dew...

read more

Looking Back

Today's author is Intentional Interim Pastor, Steve Sylvester. Photo by Katie Sparkes on Unsplash...

read more
Spooky Music

Spooky Music

Wednesday, October 29 Prince of Peace will host Spooky Music on Wednesday, October 29. If you...

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MINISTRY SUPPORT

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...

Mentors

Today's author is Prince of Peace member, Milt Warkentien. Wednesday, we looked at the Samuel call...

read more
TZ Dinner Prep

TZ Dinner Prep

Our annual Tanzanian Dinner Fundraiser will be held on Sunday November 9.  It truly takes a...

read more

Miracle

Today's author is Prince of Peace member, Debbie Jorgens. Exodus 16:1-18 When the layer of dew...

read more

Looking Back

Today's author is Intentional Interim Pastor, Steve Sylvester. Photo by Katie Sparkes on Unsplash...

read more
Spooky Music

Spooky Music

Wednesday, October 29 Prince of Peace will host Spooky Music on Wednesday, October 29. If you...

read more

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