STORY MATTERS
2024 ANNUAL REPORT
How will God work among us?
Today's author is Prince of Peace member Steve Sveom. Romans 12:1-2 I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, on the basis of God’s mercy, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your reasonable act of worship. 2 Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of the mind, so that you may what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect. I enjoy either serving the Lord’s Supper or watching the congregation...
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.
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
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.
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
Tentative Office Hours
Prince of Peace is in a time of transition in our Office Administrator position and will be relying on volunteers for the time being. We recommend calling the church office prior to coming to verify that it is open. Tentative office hours for the coming week will be...
Conversion
Today's author is Prince of Peace member Gary Olson. Please read Acts 9:1-19aIt’s hard to admit you are wrong. It’s hard to change course. Conversion is needed. God is a specialist in that. God uses people like Ananias to help us see our way. Saul of Tarsus probably...
Process-Relational Theology Discussion Group
Saturday, May 1610am-11:30am Amipotence: the Power of Love. The Process–Relational Discussion group will meet on Saturday, May 16, at 10:00 a.m. to discuss “Amipotence” —the “power of love,” a word coined by Thomas Jay Oord. All are welcome,...
Front Desk Volunteers
Prince of Peace is in a time of transition in our Office Administrator position and will be relying on volunteers for the time being. We recommend calling the church office prior to coming to verify that it is open. Tentative office hours for the coming week will be...
Calling all men!
Once again all men who enjoy singing are invited to join the men of Chancel Choir and Seasonal Singers for our annual anthem presentation on Mother’s Day! Two half-hour rehearsals are scheduled on Wednesdays, April 29 and May 6 from 7:30 to 8 pm in the sanctuary. We...
Despairing or hopeful?
Today's author is Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim, Pr. Steve Sylvester. Despairing or hopeful? With everything going on around us, which of those two describes you these days? There are times when it’s all I can do just to lift my eyes from the abyss...
Epitome of Doubt
Today's author is Prince of Peace member Paul R. Sponheim. John 20:19-29 Thomas goes down in history as the epitome of doubt. I am there with Thomas. My mother was a devout Christian and my Dad was a scoffing agnostic. In my faith life, I am their son. Sometimes in...
Spring Talent Show!
Sunday, May 3 | 9:40am Join us on May 3rd between worships for our CYF Spring Talent Show Fundraiser! Come see some excellent performances by the youth as they work to raise funds in support of camp scholarships and travel to North Carolina in June. Refreshments will...
Peace Be with You
Today's author is Prince of Peace member Carol Swanson. Who hasn’t seen a painting such as this of Christ knocking on the door? It is inspired by Revelation 3:20. “Listen! I am standing at the door, knocking; if you hear my voice and open the door, I will come...
KiddosChorus
Rehearsals: Sundays, April 26 & May 10 at 9:40amSing in 10:45am worship on May 10 Invitation to youth of all ages to be part of a “KiddosChorus”. We will sing at the 10:45 service on Mother’s Day, May 10th. We’ll rehearse between services on April 25th and May...
You’re Invited
Today's author is Intentional Interim Pastor, Steve Sylvester. A few months ago, I received a card...
We will DO what we ARE
Today's author is Intentional Interim Pastor, Steve Sylvester. Rembrandt's Painting - The Return...
Process-Relational Theology Discussion Group
Saturday, September 13; 10:00am The process-relational theology discussion group will meet...
Call, Response, Create – History of a Prince of Peace community that includes the homeless. Part 2
Update from Congregational President, Deb Cordes 2019-2022 PoP Response – A surprising request to...
You’re Invited – into relationship
Worship Series for September 7 - 21 Before we are invited, we are already included. Accepting...
Homecoming
Today's author is Prince of Peace member, Debbie Jorgens. Text: Luke 15:11-32 The Return of the...
Thankfulness
Today's author is Prince of Peace member, Gary Olson. Luke 15:11-32 Photo by Sincerely Media on...
The Human Family
Today's author is Prince of Peace member, Steve Sveom. Photo by Joshua Manjgo on Unsplash We have...
Beliefs that Lead our Pursuits
Today's author is Prince of Peace member, Steve Sveom. Photo by Maria Thalassinou on Unsplash 2...
Call, Response, Create – History of a Prince of Peace community that includes the homeless. Part 1
By Deb Cordes Homelessness has been a part of the Prince of Peace community for over 30 years. It...
Asante Sana! (Thank you very much)
Thanks to your generosity, we raised over $2800 at the recent Tanzania Trip Ice Cream Social. ...
Growing Through Loss – Fall 2025
Thursdays September 18 - October 23; 6:45 - 9:00pm Growing Through Loss – Support for Those...
What does begin still mean to you?
Today's author is Intentional Interim Pastor Steve Sylvester. My paddle's keen and brightFlashing...
Brother
Today’s author is Prince of Peace’s Minister of Family Fun, Faith Formation, and Community...
The Gospel According to St John, an Introduction
Sunday, September 21; 9:40am Rolf Jacobson, Dean of the Faculty, Professor of Old Testament...
Why an Interim?
Sunday, September 14; 9:40am In the first session in the fall, Pastor Steve will talk about the...
God Meets us in the Silence
Today's author is Prince of Peace's Minister of Family Fun, Faith Formation, and Community...
Chancel Choir to Begin – Join us!
The members of Chancel Choir and director, Kathy Tunseth, invite you to sing with us during the...
Message from God
Today's author Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim Pastor Steve Sylvester. On my way home after...
God Hardened Pharaoh’s Heart – Part 2
Photo: https://dickens.ucsc.edu/ Today's author is Prince of Peace member, Deb Cordes. In today’s...
Growing Our (Settlement) Community
By Michael Stetzler At our Semi-Annual meeting in June, we voted to move ahead with expansion of...
Sacred Settlement Update
August 2025 We celebrated Christmas in July at Prince of Peace! On Tuesday, July 15th, in...
God Hardened Pharaoh’s Heart
Today's author is Prince of Peace member, Deb Cordes. Photo: IMDb When I read these words, what I...
A Life of Being, Having, and Doing Enough by Wayne Muller Book Study
A 4-week study beginning Sunday, September 28 Suzan Hurlbut will be hosting a four week book study...
What To Expect Sunday Mornings
Sunday Morning Schedule Shifts beginning Sunday, Sept. 7 As we launch into our new program year,...
Sunday Forum Resumes
Sunday, September 14; 9:40am Sunday Forum will resume its weekly gathering on Sunday, September...
God’s work. Our Hands. Sunday
September 7 This day is an opportunity to celebrate who we are as the Evangelical Lutheran Church...
Children, Youth & Family 25-26
Resumes September 14! PoP Children & Youth programs resume on September 14 for the year....
God Made Us For Each Other
Today's author is Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim, Pastor Steve Sylvester. Photo by Helena...
God Calls You
Today's devotional author is Prince of Peace member, Gary Olson. Please read Exodus 3:1-12. We...
LOVING THE WORLD
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
You’re Invited
Today's author is Intentional Interim Pastor, Steve Sylvester. A few months ago, I received a card...
We will DO what we ARE
Today's author is Intentional Interim Pastor, Steve Sylvester. Rembrandt's Painting - The Return...
Process-Relational Theology Discussion Group
Saturday, September 13; 10:00am The process-relational theology discussion group will meet...
Call, Response, Create – History of a Prince of Peace community that includes the homeless. Part 2
Update from Congregational President, Deb Cordes 2019-2022 PoP Response – A surprising request to...
You’re Invited – into relationship
Worship Series for September 7 - 21 Before we are invited, we are already included. Accepting...
Homecoming
Today's author is Prince of Peace member, Debbie Jorgens. Text: Luke 15:11-32 The Return of the...
Thankfulness
Today's author is Prince of Peace member, Gary Olson. Luke 15:11-32 Photo by Sincerely Media on...
The Human Family
Today's author is Prince of Peace member, Steve Sveom. Photo by Joshua Manjgo on Unsplash We have...
Beliefs that Lead our Pursuits
Today's author is Prince of Peace member, Steve Sveom. Photo by Maria Thalassinou on Unsplash 2...
Call, Response, Create – History of a Prince of Peace community that includes the homeless. Part 1
By Deb Cordes Homelessness has been a part of the Prince of Peace community for over 30 years. It...
Asante Sana! (Thank you very much)
Thanks to your generosity, we raised over $2800 at the recent Tanzania Trip Ice Cream Social. ...
Growing Through Loss – Fall 2025
Thursdays September 18 - October 23; 6:45 - 9:00pm Growing Through Loss – Support for Those...
What does begin still mean to you?
Today's author is Intentional Interim Pastor Steve Sylvester. My paddle's keen and brightFlashing...
Brother
Today’s author is Prince of Peace’s Minister of Family Fun, Faith Formation, and Community...
The Gospel According to St John, an Introduction
Sunday, September 21; 9:40am Rolf Jacobson, Dean of the Faculty, Professor of Old Testament...
Why an Interim?
Sunday, September 14; 9:40am In the first session in the fall, Pastor Steve will talk about the...
God Meets us in the Silence
Today's author is Prince of Peace's Minister of Family Fun, Faith Formation, and Community...
Chancel Choir to Begin – Join us!
The members of Chancel Choir and director, Kathy Tunseth, invite you to sing with us during the...
Message from God
Today's author Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim Pastor Steve Sylvester. On my way home after...
God Hardened Pharaoh’s Heart – Part 2
Photo: https://dickens.ucsc.edu/ Today's author is Prince of Peace member, Deb Cordes. In today’s...
Growing Our (Settlement) Community
By Michael Stetzler At our Semi-Annual meeting in June, we voted to move ahead with expansion of...
Sacred Settlement Update
August 2025 We celebrated Christmas in July at Prince of Peace! On Tuesday, July 15th, in...
God Hardened Pharaoh’s Heart
Today's author is Prince of Peace member, Deb Cordes. Photo: IMDb When I read these words, what I...
A Life of Being, Having, and Doing Enough by Wayne Muller Book Study
A 4-week study beginning Sunday, September 28 Suzan Hurlbut will be hosting a four week book study...
What To Expect Sunday Mornings
Sunday Morning Schedule Shifts beginning Sunday, Sept. 7 As we launch into our new program year,...
Sunday Forum Resumes
Sunday, September 14; 9:40am Sunday Forum will resume its weekly gathering on Sunday, September...
God’s work. Our Hands. Sunday
September 7 This day is an opportunity to celebrate who we are as the Evangelical Lutheran Church...
Children, Youth & Family 25-26
Resumes September 14! PoP Children & Youth programs resume on September 14 for the year....
God Made Us For Each Other
Today's author is Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim, Pastor Steve Sylvester. Photo by Helena...
God Calls You
Today's devotional author is Prince of Peace member, Gary Olson. Please read Exodus 3:1-12. We...
MINISTRY SUPPORT
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
You’re Invited
Today's author is Intentional Interim Pastor, Steve Sylvester. A few months ago, I received a card...
We will DO what we ARE
Today's author is Intentional Interim Pastor, Steve Sylvester. Rembrandt's Painting - The Return...
Process-Relational Theology Discussion Group
Saturday, September 13; 10:00am The process-relational theology discussion group will meet...
Call, Response, Create – History of a Prince of Peace community that includes the homeless. Part 2
Update from Congregational President, Deb Cordes 2019-2022 PoP Response – A surprising request to...
You’re Invited – into relationship
Worship Series for September 7 - 21 Before we are invited, we are already included. Accepting...
Homecoming
Today's author is Prince of Peace member, Debbie Jorgens. Text: Luke 15:11-32 The Return of the...
Thankfulness
Today's author is Prince of Peace member, Gary Olson. Luke 15:11-32 Photo by Sincerely Media on...
The Human Family
Today's author is Prince of Peace member, Steve Sveom. Photo by Joshua Manjgo on Unsplash We have...
Beliefs that Lead our Pursuits
Today's author is Prince of Peace member, Steve Sveom. Photo by Maria Thalassinou on Unsplash 2...
Call, Response, Create – History of a Prince of Peace community that includes the homeless. Part 1
By Deb Cordes Homelessness has been a part of the Prince of Peace community for over 30 years. It...
Asante Sana! (Thank you very much)
Thanks to your generosity, we raised over $2800 at the recent Tanzania Trip Ice Cream Social. ...
Growing Through Loss – Fall 2025
Thursdays September 18 - October 23; 6:45 - 9:00pm Growing Through Loss – Support for Those...
What does begin still mean to you?
Today's author is Intentional Interim Pastor Steve Sylvester. My paddle's keen and brightFlashing...
Brother
Today’s author is Prince of Peace’s Minister of Family Fun, Faith Formation, and Community...
The Gospel According to St John, an Introduction
Sunday, September 21; 9:40am Rolf Jacobson, Dean of the Faculty, Professor of Old Testament...
Why an Interim?
Sunday, September 14; 9:40am In the first session in the fall, Pastor Steve will talk about the...
God Meets us in the Silence
Today's author is Prince of Peace's Minister of Family Fun, Faith Formation, and Community...
Chancel Choir to Begin – Join us!
The members of Chancel Choir and director, Kathy Tunseth, invite you to sing with us during the...
Message from God
Today's author Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim Pastor Steve Sylvester. On my way home after...
God Hardened Pharaoh’s Heart – Part 2
Photo: https://dickens.ucsc.edu/ Today's author is Prince of Peace member, Deb Cordes. In today’s...
Growing Our (Settlement) Community
By Michael Stetzler At our Semi-Annual meeting in June, we voted to move ahead with expansion of...
Sacred Settlement Update
August 2025 We celebrated Christmas in July at Prince of Peace! On Tuesday, July 15th, in...
God Hardened Pharaoh’s Heart
Today's author is Prince of Peace member, Deb Cordes. Photo: IMDb When I read these words, what I...
A Life of Being, Having, and Doing Enough by Wayne Muller Book Study
A 4-week study beginning Sunday, September 28 Suzan Hurlbut will be hosting a four week book study...
What To Expect Sunday Mornings
Sunday Morning Schedule Shifts beginning Sunday, Sept. 7 As we launch into our new program year,...
Sunday Forum Resumes
Sunday, September 14; 9:40am Sunday Forum will resume its weekly gathering on Sunday, September...
God’s work. Our Hands. Sunday
September 7 This day is an opportunity to celebrate who we are as the Evangelical Lutheran Church...
Children, Youth & Family 25-26
Resumes September 14! PoP Children & Youth programs resume on September 14 for the year....
God Made Us For Each Other
Today's author is Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim, Pastor Steve Sylvester. Photo by Helena...
God Calls You
Today's devotional author is Prince of Peace member, Gary Olson. Please read Exodus 3:1-12. We...
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.