STORY MATTERS

2024 ANNUAL REPORT

No Greater Commandments

Today's author is Prince of Peace member Scott Tunseth. “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and all your mind and with all your strength.’ And the second is this, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’” (Mark 12:30-31) Thus did Jesus respond to the scribe’s question about which commandment was greatest. The scribe knew this, of course, because Jesus was simply quoting the Hebrew Scriptures that the scribe had likely studied from a young age. See...

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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...

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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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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

Sunday Forum | Mary Jane Haemig

by | Apr 14, 2026 |

Sunday, April 269:40am "Martin Luther saw prayer as an honest conversation with God about the realities of life, both bad and good.  Prayer really could change things -- often in unexpected ways."   Mary Jane Haemig, retired professor from Luther...

Sunday Forum | Rolf Lowenberg-DeBoer

by | Apr 14, 2026 |

Sunday, April 199:40am Rolf Lowenberg-DeBoer is Executive Director of Upstream, a non-profit that brings together a diverse group of stakeholders to invest in "a future where all who live and work in Minnesota express their connection across race, ideology and...

Ladies’ Night

by | Apr 13, 2026 | , ,

Saturday, May 9th | 6-8pm Ladies Night is scheduled for May 9th from 6-8 pm. Join Alyssa and Julene for a night of fun as Ashwini Sandanayake leads us in painting. Cost is $10 and is payable at the event. Bring a snack to share! Registration is appreciated....

This is Easter Day

by | Apr 13, 2026 |

Today's author is Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim, Pr. Steve Sylvester. Last week’s Monday Devotional was a message from Bishop Curry of the ELCA.  I am happy you were given an opportunity to hear what he had to say.  I am also happy that Easter is a...

Seeing and believing

by | Apr 10, 2026 |

John 20:1-18 Today's author is Prince of Peace member, Steve Sveom. John 20 tells the story of Mary first, and then after her report, Peter and the disciple whom Jesus loved going to the tomb.  We are told that when the disciple went into the empty tomb, he saw...

Call Committee Town Hall

by | Apr 9, 2026 | ,

Sunday, April 2611:45am The Call Committee invites you to a Town Hall for the Ministry Site Profile and updates on the call process. The gathering will be in the reception room. They hope that you can attend! Join via Zoom

Still Listening

Today’s author is Prince of Peace member, Bob Reichman. Exodus 3:1-12 Photo Credit: imdb.com In...

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Community Dinner

Community Dinner

Sunday, August 175:30pm Mending Social4:30pm Please join us for our August Community Dinner! Bring...

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Tower of Babel

Today's author is Prince of Peace member, Ruth Hagander. The study of languages (linguistics) is...

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Be Still

Today's author is Prince of Peace member and Music Coordinator, Milt Warkentien. Where is it you...

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Be A Good Animal

Today's author is Intentional Interim Pastor Steve Sylvester. Photo by Calvin Ma on Unsplash I’m a...

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Origins

Photo by stockcake Today's author is Prince of Peace member, Carol Swanson. On Sunday, we started...

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Where Are You?

Today's author is Prince of Peace member, Jean Olson. Based on Genesis 3:1-13 “The light shines in...

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Choose Life

Today's author is Prince of Peace member, Carol Swanson. Read again Deut. 30:15-20 Introducing the...

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Sam’s Meadow

Today's author is Intentional Interim Lead Pastor, Steve Sylvester. As the rain and the snow come...

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LOVING THE WORLD

Still Listening

Today’s author is Prince of Peace member, Bob Reichman. Exodus 3:1-12 Photo Credit: imdb.com In...

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Community Dinner

Community Dinner

Sunday, August 175:30pm Mending Social4:30pm Please join us for our August Community Dinner! Bring...

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Tower of Babel

Today's author is Prince of Peace member, Ruth Hagander. The study of languages (linguistics) is...

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Be Still

Today's author is Prince of Peace member and Music Coordinator, Milt Warkentien. Where is it you...

read more

Be A Good Animal

Today's author is Intentional Interim Pastor Steve Sylvester. Photo by Calvin Ma on Unsplash I’m a...

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Origins

Photo by stockcake Today's author is Prince of Peace member, Carol Swanson. On Sunday, we started...

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Where Are You?

Today's author is Prince of Peace member, Jean Olson. Based on Genesis 3:1-13 “The light shines in...

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Choose Life

Today's author is Prince of Peace member, Carol Swanson. Read again Deut. 30:15-20 Introducing the...

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Sam’s Meadow

Today's author is Intentional Interim Lead Pastor, Steve Sylvester. As the rain and the snow come...

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MINISTRY SUPPORT

Still Listening

Today’s author is Prince of Peace member, Bob Reichman. Exodus 3:1-12 Photo Credit: imdb.com In...

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Community Dinner

Community Dinner

Sunday, August 175:30pm Mending Social4:30pm Please join us for our August Community Dinner! Bring...

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Tower of Babel

Today's author is Prince of Peace member, Ruth Hagander. The study of languages (linguistics) is...

read more

Be Still

Today's author is Prince of Peace member and Music Coordinator, Milt Warkentien. Where is it you...

read more

Be A Good Animal

Today's author is Intentional Interim Pastor Steve Sylvester. Photo by Calvin Ma on Unsplash I’m a...

read more

Origins

Photo by stockcake Today's author is Prince of Peace member, Carol Swanson. On Sunday, we started...

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Where Are You?

Today's author is Prince of Peace member, Jean Olson. Based on Genesis 3:1-13 “The light shines in...

read more

Choose Life

Today's author is Prince of Peace member, Carol Swanson. Read again Deut. 30:15-20 Introducing the...

read more

Sam’s Meadow

Today's author is Intentional Interim Lead Pastor, Steve Sylvester. As the rain and the snow come...

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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