STORY MATTERS
2024 ANNUAL REPORT
Church Office Closed 9/24
Our office will be closed Thursday, September 24. Office hours resume at 8am on Monday, September 28.
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...
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...
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
School Supply Update
Thank you for donating supplies to the Judy Florine Back-to-School Drive. Julene did a count; here are the numbers... Backpacks: 16Folders: Many (that's an official number)Pencil Boxes: 67Notebooks: 1683-ring Binders: 6Tissues: 32Pencil Packs: 57Classic Markers:...
Whose are you?
Today's author is Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim, Pr. Steve Sylvester. “You are not your own.” 1 Corinthians 20a You’re in your “working years,” short of retirement, and you’re meeting people you don’t know at a party. Another youngish person comes up to...
Building a community of faith
Today's author is Prince of Peace member Steve Sveom. 4 Come to him, a living stone, though rejected by mortals yet chosen and precious in God’s sight, and 5 like living stones let yourselves be built into a spiritual house, to be a holy...
Sustaining life in the Spirit
Today's author is Prince of Peace member Steve Sveom. 14 Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. 15 And let the peace of Christ[a] rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be...
Devotion Contributors Needed
Prince of Peace emails devotions on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Writers can use the themes and texts for inspiration, share personal stories, quote from something you’ve read. You can sign-up in the narthex or connect with Carol Swanson.
PoP Office Closed
Labor DayMonday, September 7 The office will re-open on Tuesday, September 8 at 8:30am.
Pastor Steve’s Thank You Celebration
Sunday, August 30Following 9:30 worship Please join Prince of Peace in thanking Pastor Steve for his ministry at the reception following worship on Sunday, August 30.
Chancel Choir to Begin~Join Us!
Come one, come all! You are invited to sing with Chancel Choir for the 2026-2027 season! Rehearsals are held three Wednesdays a month, 7:30-8:30 pm in the sanctuary, anthems presented two Sundays a month, September through May. Join for the nine-month year or for...
Clothe yourselves with love
Today's author is Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim, Pr. Steve Sylvester. “Clothe yourselves with love…” Colossians 3:14a Writers and thinkers from the Romantic era in general, and Swiss-born philosopher Jean Jacques Rousseau in particular, wrote much about the...
Renewal of our minds
Today's author is Prince of Peace member Paul Sponheim. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God– what is good and acceptable and perfect. For by the grace given to me I say to...
Indianapolis!
After a long 9 hours in the car, we made it safely to Indianapolis. The group is running around...
Our Corporate Confession
Today's author is Prince of Peace member Carol Swanson. Again I share the theological reflections...
Personal Confession
Today's author is Prince of Peace member Carol Swanson. I share here some of Marjorie Suchocki’s...
Picnic in the Gym!
Sunday, July 12Following Worship Due to the hot temps, we are relocating our picnic to the gym....
2026 Trip!
The high school trip participants will post (as wifi allows) about their experiences during their...
Prayer of Confession
Today's author is Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim, Pr. Steve Sylvester. In one of the more...
God’s Gracious Invitation
Today's author is Prince of Peace member Carol Swanson. Read Psalm 104: 1-13. In the Epilogue of...
God’s Character
Today's author is Prince of Peace member Carol Swanson. Three New Testament texts that I find...
Touchstones
Today's author is Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim, Pr. Steve Sylvester. I did my seminary...
Pentecost
Today's author is Prince of Peace member Steve Sveom. There are three primary festival days in the...
PoP Community Rosefest Celebration
Saturday, June 276pm-9pm Volunteers are needed to help on June 27 prior to Rosefest fireworks at...
Semi-Annual Meeting
Semi-Annual MeetingSunday, June 2810:30amPoP Sanctuary
That’s the Spirit!
Today’s author is Prince of Peace member Bob Reichman. Acts 2: 1-21; Philippians 4: 4-7 I’m not...
Sola Angor
Today's author is Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim, Pr. Steve Sylvester. Anyone who has made...
The Christ Hymn?
Today's author is Prince of Peace member Scott Tunseth. Philippians 2:6-11 is often called “The...
Monarca Democracy Defense Training
Wednesday, May 27 | 6pmSt. Michael's Lutheran Church Many of you remember when several individuals...
Look to the Interests of Others
Christ crowned with thorns by Dieric Bouts, c. 1470. Today's author is Prince of Peace member...
Pray without ceasing
May 31-June 21 Worship Series Prayer is something we often think we should just be able to do...
Sunday Forum is on summer break!
The forum at 9:40am will return in the fall!
Office Closed Memorial Day
Monday, May 25 The church office will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day....
Whose interests are we looking at?
Today's author is Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim, Pr. Steve Sylvester. Inigo Montoya “Let...
Partners in the Gospel
Today's author is Prince of Peace member Caryn Josephson. Philippians 1:1–18a In Philippians...
Thank you from the youth!
Thank you to everyone for helping us reach our fundraising goal this year! We funded all 6...
Grace in the Small Things
Today's author is Prince of Peace member Caryn Josephson. Philippians 1:1–18a Paul is writing from...
RIC Booth at Twin Cities Pride
Saturday, June 27 & Sunday, June 28 Reconciling in Christ churches of the conference are...
Picnic at the Park!
Sunday, June 7Following Worship Pack a lunch and join PoP families at Central Park following...
Gardening and Grounds Group
2nd & 4th Tuesdays in June, July and August 6pm Twice a month we will gather to care for PoP's...
“The Parable of the Bench”
Today's author is Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim, Pr. Steve Sylvester. At a church I served...
The Bench Seat
Today's authors are Prince of Peace members Carol Swanson and Mary Jo Trapp. Can you think of a...
The Body of God
Today's author is Prince of Peace member Carol Swanson. Read Acts 17:16-31. “We are distant...
LOVING THE WORLD
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...
Indianapolis!
After a long 9 hours in the car, we made it safely to Indianapolis. The group is running around...
Our Corporate Confession
Today's author is Prince of Peace member Carol Swanson. Again I share the theological reflections...
Personal Confession
Today's author is Prince of Peace member Carol Swanson. I share here some of Marjorie Suchocki’s...
Picnic in the Gym!
Sunday, July 12Following Worship Due to the hot temps, we are relocating our picnic to the gym....
2026 Trip!
The high school trip participants will post (as wifi allows) about their experiences during their...
Prayer of Confession
Today's author is Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim, Pr. Steve Sylvester. In one of the more...
God’s Gracious Invitation
Today's author is Prince of Peace member Carol Swanson. Read Psalm 104: 1-13. In the Epilogue of...
God’s Character
Today's author is Prince of Peace member Carol Swanson. Three New Testament texts that I find...
Touchstones
Today's author is Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim, Pr. Steve Sylvester. I did my seminary...
Pentecost
Today's author is Prince of Peace member Steve Sveom. There are three primary festival days in the...
PoP Community Rosefest Celebration
Saturday, June 276pm-9pm Volunteers are needed to help on June 27 prior to Rosefest fireworks at...
Semi-Annual Meeting
Semi-Annual MeetingSunday, June 2810:30amPoP Sanctuary
That’s the Spirit!
Today’s author is Prince of Peace member Bob Reichman. Acts 2: 1-21; Philippians 4: 4-7 I’m not...
Sola Angor
Today's author is Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim, Pr. Steve Sylvester. Anyone who has made...
The Christ Hymn?
Today's author is Prince of Peace member Scott Tunseth. Philippians 2:6-11 is often called “The...
Monarca Democracy Defense Training
Wednesday, May 27 | 6pmSt. Michael's Lutheran Church Many of you remember when several individuals...
Look to the Interests of Others
Christ crowned with thorns by Dieric Bouts, c. 1470. Today's author is Prince of Peace member...
Pray without ceasing
May 31-June 21 Worship Series Prayer is something we often think we should just be able to do...
Sunday Forum is on summer break!
The forum at 9:40am will return in the fall!
Office Closed Memorial Day
Monday, May 25 The church office will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day....
Whose interests are we looking at?
Today's author is Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim, Pr. Steve Sylvester. Inigo Montoya “Let...
Partners in the Gospel
Today's author is Prince of Peace member Caryn Josephson. Philippians 1:1–18a In Philippians...
Thank you from the youth!
Thank you to everyone for helping us reach our fundraising goal this year! We funded all 6...
Grace in the Small Things
Today's author is Prince of Peace member Caryn Josephson. Philippians 1:1–18a Paul is writing from...
RIC Booth at Twin Cities Pride
Saturday, June 27 & Sunday, June 28 Reconciling in Christ churches of the conference are...
Picnic at the Park!
Sunday, June 7Following Worship Pack a lunch and join PoP families at Central Park following...
Gardening and Grounds Group
2nd & 4th Tuesdays in June, July and August 6pm Twice a month we will gather to care for PoP's...
“The Parable of the Bench”
Today's author is Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim, Pr. Steve Sylvester. At a church I served...
The Bench Seat
Today's authors are Prince of Peace members Carol Swanson and Mary Jo Trapp. Can you think of a...
The Body of God
Today's author is Prince of Peace member Carol Swanson. Read Acts 17:16-31. “We are distant...
MINISTRY SUPPORT
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...
Indianapolis!
After a long 9 hours in the car, we made it safely to Indianapolis. The group is running around...
Our Corporate Confession
Today's author is Prince of Peace member Carol Swanson. Again I share the theological reflections...
Personal Confession
Today's author is Prince of Peace member Carol Swanson. I share here some of Marjorie Suchocki’s...
Picnic in the Gym!
Sunday, July 12Following Worship Due to the hot temps, we are relocating our picnic to the gym....
2026 Trip!
The high school trip participants will post (as wifi allows) about their experiences during their...
Prayer of Confession
Today's author is Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim, Pr. Steve Sylvester. In one of the more...
God’s Gracious Invitation
Today's author is Prince of Peace member Carol Swanson. Read Psalm 104: 1-13. In the Epilogue of...
God’s Character
Today's author is Prince of Peace member Carol Swanson. Three New Testament texts that I find...
Touchstones
Today's author is Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim, Pr. Steve Sylvester. I did my seminary...
Pentecost
Today's author is Prince of Peace member Steve Sveom. There are three primary festival days in the...
PoP Community Rosefest Celebration
Saturday, June 276pm-9pm Volunteers are needed to help on June 27 prior to Rosefest fireworks at...
Semi-Annual Meeting
Semi-Annual MeetingSunday, June 2810:30amPoP Sanctuary
That’s the Spirit!
Today’s author is Prince of Peace member Bob Reichman. Acts 2: 1-21; Philippians 4: 4-7 I’m not...
Sola Angor
Today's author is Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim, Pr. Steve Sylvester. Anyone who has made...
The Christ Hymn?
Today's author is Prince of Peace member Scott Tunseth. Philippians 2:6-11 is often called “The...
Monarca Democracy Defense Training
Wednesday, May 27 | 6pmSt. Michael's Lutheran Church Many of you remember when several individuals...
Look to the Interests of Others
Christ crowned with thorns by Dieric Bouts, c. 1470. Today's author is Prince of Peace member...
Pray without ceasing
May 31-June 21 Worship Series Prayer is something we often think we should just be able to do...
Sunday Forum is on summer break!
The forum at 9:40am will return in the fall!
Office Closed Memorial Day
Monday, May 25 The church office will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day....
Whose interests are we looking at?
Today's author is Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim, Pr. Steve Sylvester. Inigo Montoya “Let...
Partners in the Gospel
Today's author is Prince of Peace member Caryn Josephson. Philippians 1:1–18a In Philippians...
Thank you from the youth!
Thank you to everyone for helping us reach our fundraising goal this year! We funded all 6...
Grace in the Small Things
Today's author is Prince of Peace member Caryn Josephson. Philippians 1:1–18a Paul is writing from...
RIC Booth at Twin Cities Pride
Saturday, June 27 & Sunday, June 28 Reconciling in Christ churches of the conference are...
Picnic at the Park!
Sunday, June 7Following Worship Pack a lunch and join PoP families at Central Park following...
Gardening and Grounds Group
2nd & 4th Tuesdays in June, July and August 6pm Twice a month we will gather to care for PoP's...
“The Parable of the Bench”
Today's author is Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim, Pr. Steve Sylvester. At a church I served...
The Bench Seat
Today's authors are Prince of Peace members Carol Swanson and Mary Jo Trapp. Can you think of a...
The Body of God
Today's author is Prince of Peace member Carol Swanson. Read Acts 17:16-31. “We are distant...
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.