STORY MATTERS

2024 ANNUAL REPORT

Snack Pack Donation Collection

Collecting through Wed, Oct. 21 Packing activity Sun, Oct. 25 at 9:40am All items must be individually packaged Take a list to shop or sign-up for items online Protein Focused Individually Packaged ItemsEg: Protein Bars, Trail Mix, Beef Jerky, Beef Sticks, Kind Bars, Nuts, Etc.Savory Individually Packaged ItemsEg: Seaweed, Roasted Chickpeas, Veggie Straws, Popcorn, Goldfish, Cheese Crackers, PB Sandwich Crackers, Etc.Sweet & Simple Individually Packaged ItemsEg: Fruit Cups, Applesauce...

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Growing Through Loss – Fall 2026

Mondays | September 21-October 266:45 - 9:00pm Growing Through Loss – Support for Those Experiencing Loss in their Lives Growing Through Loss is a grief and loss support ministry jointly sponsored by the North Suburban Grief Support Coalition, of which 18 churches and organizations in our area are members. The coalition hosts two six-week series each year at various locations that address both the educational as well as support aspects of a variety of loss and grief issues. The fall...

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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

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...

No Greater Commandments

by | Sep 11, 2026 |

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)...

Really, Jesus?!

by | Sep 9, 2026 |

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?...

Peace

by | Sep 7, 2026 |

Today's author is Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim, Pr. Steve Sylvester. His final day of ministry was Sunday, September 6. We thank Steve for his gifts and wish him well as he ventures onward from Prince of Peace. “If you greet only your brothers and sisters,...

Bus Driver

by | Sep 4, 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. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsR7oPHBN08 The song “Bus Driver” by...

God is near

Today's author is Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim, Pr. Steve Sylvester. “One of the scribes...

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Friends

Today's author is Prince of Peace member Fred Ogimachi. Today’s assignment was John 15:1-17. ...

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Be a blessing

Today's author is Prince of Peace member Fred Ogimachi. I have three grandchildren.  Two...

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Reshaped

Today's author is Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim, Pr. Steve Sylvester. “I am the true vine,...

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Seeking the Truth

This devotional is from Prince of Peace member Bob Reichman. 2 Timothy 3:14-4:8, 16-18 The writer...

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Unbound

Today’s devotion is by Prince of Peace member Bob Reichman. 2 Timothy 3:14-4:8, 16-18 I can’t...

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I’ll Fly Away

Today's author is Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim, Pr. Steve Sylvester. The saying is sure:...

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Faith Team

Today's author is Prince of Peace member Gary Olson. 2Timothy 1:1-14 “I am reminded of your...

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LOVING THE WORLD

God is near

Today's author is Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim, Pr. Steve Sylvester. “One of the scribes...

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Friends

Today's author is Prince of Peace member Fred Ogimachi. Today’s assignment was John 15:1-17. ...

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Be a blessing

Today's author is Prince of Peace member Fred Ogimachi. I have three grandchildren.  Two...

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Reshaped

Today's author is Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim, Pr. Steve Sylvester. “I am the true vine,...

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Seeking the Truth

This devotional is from Prince of Peace member Bob Reichman. 2 Timothy 3:14-4:8, 16-18 The writer...

read more

Unbound

Today’s devotion is by Prince of Peace member Bob Reichman. 2 Timothy 3:14-4:8, 16-18 I can’t...

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I’ll Fly Away

Today's author is Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim, Pr. Steve Sylvester. The saying is sure:...

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Faith Team

Today's author is Prince of Peace member Gary Olson. 2Timothy 1:1-14 “I am reminded of your...

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MINISTRY SUPPORT

God is near

Today's author is Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim, Pr. Steve Sylvester. “One of the scribes...

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Friends

Today's author is Prince of Peace member Fred Ogimachi. Today’s assignment was John 15:1-17. ...

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Be a blessing

Today's author is Prince of Peace member Fred Ogimachi. I have three grandchildren.  Two...

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Reshaped

Today's author is Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim, Pr. Steve Sylvester. “I am the true vine,...

read more

Seeking the Truth

This devotional is from Prince of Peace member Bob Reichman. 2 Timothy 3:14-4:8, 16-18 The writer...

read more

Unbound

Today’s devotion is by Prince of Peace member Bob Reichman. 2 Timothy 3:14-4:8, 16-18 I can’t...

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I’ll Fly Away

Today's author is Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim, Pr. Steve Sylvester. The saying is sure:...

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Faith Team

Today's author is Prince of Peace member Gary Olson. 2Timothy 1:1-14 “I am reminded of your...

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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