STORY MATTERS

2024 ANNUAL REPORT

Really, Jesus?!

Matthew 5:43-48 Today's author is Prince of Peace member Scott Tunseth. “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you . . .” (5:43) Really, Jesus? Really? I see that this is what defines us as God’s children, but why is it so hard? I’d much rather knock the bully down than wish him or her well. I’d rather complain about and protest the insensitive leader who uses his or her...

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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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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

For Real

by | Apr 8, 2026 |

Today's author is Naomi Sveholm. Naomi is a missionary with Central Europe Teachers teaching English at a bilingual Lutheran high school in Bratislava, Slovakia with her spouse and two children. John 20:1-18 The last day of school before Holy Week was a gray and rainy...

Staff update from the Personnel Committee

by | Apr 7, 2026 |

Greetings from the Personnel Committee:We have difficult news to share. Our Office Administrator, Kristin Bloxham, has resigned and will be taking a similar position at another church. This new position will allow her to spend more time with her family and share her...

You’re invited to go and be

by | Apr 6, 2026 | , ,

April 12-May 24 During recent months, we have heard an invitation to Come and See.  This invitation has led us through the story of Jesus’ passion and resurrection as the power of God’s love.  In this Easter season, we are Invited to Go and Be.  To Be the body of...

The Joy of Alleluia

by | Apr 6, 2026 |

Today's message is from Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry. In his Easter message, Presiding Bishop Curry says that even though we consider ourselves to be an Easter church, we must remember that we are also a Lenten church, a time when we live in uncertainty, waiting and...

Small town grief, pt. 2

by | Apr 3, 2026 |

Today's author is Prince of Peace Minister of Faith Formation and Community Engagement, Alyssa Herrig. As I read through the text for this Holy Week, I gravitated several times to verse 18: “There they crucified him and with him two others, one on either side, with...

Choral Masterwork

by | Apr 1, 2026 | , ,

Sunday, April 268:30am & 10:45am The Chancel Choir and Seasonal Singers invite you to this year’s choral Masterwork, The Body of Christ, to be sung on Sunday, April 26 at the 8:30 and 10:45 am services.

Small town grief

by | Apr 1, 2026 |

Today's author is Prince of Peace Minister of Faith Formation and Community Engagement, Alyssa Herrig. On Friday, March 20, a vehicle transporting 12 members of my former church in Jackson, MN was involved in an accident on Highway 71 in southern Minnesota. Four of...

Real World Stuff

by | Mar 30, 2026 |

Today's author is Interim Pastor Steve Sylvester. Every now and then as a pastor I will make a statement about something that’s going on in the world and a businessperson—or businessman, actually, because I think it has always been a man—will tell me to stay in my...

Fall Retreat

Fall Retreat

Tentative: October 31-November 2 We are gathering interest in a FALL RETREAT on October...

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Creation

Today's devotional author is Prince of Peace member, Carol Swanson. In May and June as I work in...

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I hear ya!

Today's author is Prince of Peace member, Christer Cederberg. Two months ago, I had not even found...

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Creation…

Creation…

June 15 - July 6 Worship Series Sunday, June 15, 2025 | 9:30am WorshipTheme: Creation...in the...

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Community Dinner

Community Dinner

Sunday, June 155:30pm Mending Social4:30pm Please join us for our June Community Dinner! The main...

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LOVING THE WORLD

How will God work among us?

by | Sep 14, 2026 |

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...

Fall Retreat

Fall Retreat

Tentative: October 31-November 2 We are gathering interest in a FALL RETREAT on October...

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Creation

Today's devotional author is Prince of Peace member, Carol Swanson. In May and June as I work in...

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I hear ya!

Today's author is Prince of Peace member, Christer Cederberg. Two months ago, I had not even found...

read more
Creation…

Creation…

June 15 - July 6 Worship Series Sunday, June 15, 2025 | 9:30am WorshipTheme: Creation...in the...

read more
Community Dinner

Community Dinner

Sunday, June 155:30pm Mending Social4:30pm Please join us for our June Community Dinner! The main...

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MINISTRY SUPPORT

How will God work among us?

by | Sep 14, 2026 |

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...

Fall Retreat

Fall Retreat

Tentative: October 31-November 2 We are gathering interest in a FALL RETREAT on October...

read more

Creation

Today's devotional author is Prince of Peace member, Carol Swanson. In May and June as I work in...

read more

I hear ya!

Today's author is Prince of Peace member, Christer Cederberg. Two months ago, I had not even found...

read more
Creation…

Creation…

June 15 - July 6 Worship Series Sunday, June 15, 2025 | 9:30am WorshipTheme: Creation...in the...

read more
Community Dinner

Community Dinner

Sunday, June 155:30pm Mending Social4:30pm Please join us for our June Community Dinner! The main...

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