STORY MATTERS

2024 ANNUAL REPORT

Christmas Eve Candlemaking

Sunday, September 204:30pm Come to the Meeting Room before Community Dinner this Sunday and help make candles for PoP's Christmas Eve worships. Community Dinner is at 5:30pm.

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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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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

The Body of God

by | May 6, 2026 |

Today's author is Prince of Peace member Carol Swanson. Read Acts 17:16-31. “We are distant relatives to the stars and kissing cousins with the oceans, plants, and other creatures on the earth,” wrote Sallie McFague in her book The Body of God: An Ecological Theology....

Float in God’s Love

by | May 4, 2026 |

Today's devotion author is Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim, Pr. Steve Sylvester. Ancient Athens sounds so very much like the modern U.S.  First, there are all the idols.  In Athens, there were more idols than you could shake a stick at, including a...

Philip and James, Apostles

by | May 1, 2026 |

Today's author is Pr. Richard Rhoades, from Galveston, TX. This devotion comes from "Christ in Our Home." Paper booklets of this devotion are available at Prince of Peace. John 14: 8-14 Jesus said..."Have I been with you all this time, Philip, and yet you still do not...

Sunday Forum | Faith Mentors

by | Apr 29, 2026 |

Sunday, May 109:40am Who has been an important influence in your life?   We will look at some mothers, fathers, and other mentors in scripture, and share our own stories of growing in faith. https://youtu.be/WB0pogqih8k?si=GnplB645ccBqamds

Songs in the Night

by | Apr 29, 2026 |

Today's author is Prince of Peace member Debbie Jorgens. Acts 16:16-34 Often when I read a familiar biblical text, I notice something new. It might be a small detail that I previously overlooked. Sometimes it’s a more significant aspect of the story that I see in a...

Office Administrator Update

by | Apr 28, 2026 |

Welcome, Carol! Dear Friends, On Monday May 4, Carol Amos will be joining the Prince of Peace staff as Office Administrator.  Some of you may know Carol, as she attends 8:30 worship here with her father.  Carol has worked most recently with U.S. Bancorp as...

Summer Worship Schedule

by | Apr 27, 2026 | ,

Beginning with Memorial Day Weekend on May 26! While it was still fresh in our minds last fall, the worship planning team surveyed the congregation about our summer worship practices. Based on the feedback we received, plans have been made for the coming summer and we’re incorporating some new elements to our practices.

Do the next right thing

by | Apr 27, 2026 |

Acts 16:16-34 Today's author is Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim, Pr. Steve Sylvester. Because of Masterworks yesterday, we did not get to the assigned Scripture readding, Acts 16:16-34.  That’s too bad, because it pairs up well with last week’s reading from...

Knocked Down and Blinded

by | Apr 24, 2026 |

Today's author is Prince of Peace's Music Coordinator, Milt Warkentien. Saul’s conversion has always seemed strange to me. It’s not just the way that the conversion took place, but also how God chose Saul to become a leader for Christianity. Saul, one of the most...

Cloud of Saints

Cloud of Saints

On Sunday, November 2, Prince of Peace will be celebrating All Saints Day as a part of Worship. If...

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LOVING THE WORLD

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...

Cloud of Saints

Cloud of Saints

On Sunday, November 2, Prince of Peace will be celebrating All Saints Day as a part of Worship. If...

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MINISTRY SUPPORT

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...

Cloud of Saints

Cloud of Saints

On Sunday, November 2, Prince of Peace will be celebrating All Saints Day as a part of Worship. If...

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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