STORY MATTERS
2024 ANNUAL REPORT
Sunday Forum | Sacred Settlement
Sunday, September 279:40am Join Settlement leadership in the Reception Room.
Spooky Music 2026
Wednesday, October 28 Prince of Peace will host Spooky Music on Wednesday, October 28. If you would like to perform an eerie musical number or participate in a skit, please email alyssa@poproseville.org.
Church Office Closed 9/24
Our office will be closed Thursday, September 24. Office hours resume at 8am on Monday, September 28.
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
Unbound
Today’s devotion is by Prince of Peace member Bob Reichman. 2 Timothy 3:14-4:8, 16-18 I can’t recall how old I was, but I must have been pretty young because although I was allowed to cross the suburban street my house was on I was not allowed to cross the street a...
Overflowing Faith
August 2-September 6 Worship Series The life of faith flows from and through relationship. Relationships are not an option. They are the fabric of life. As disciples of Christ we are invited to prioritize our relationship to him, to draw nourishment from him as a...
“The time” has come
Today's author is Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim, Pr. Steve Sylvester. “The time is coming when people will not put up with sound teaching, but, having their ears tickled, they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own desires and will turn away...
God’s great gift for us: Nature
Today's author is Prince of Peace member Karen Carr. Almost every day my husband and I walk Coco, our little dog, to the river and back. How fortunate we are to live near so much beautiful water. We start at the top of Minnehaha Falls, travel down the first set of...
Confirmation Meeting
Sunday, August 305:30pm A meeting for students in Confirmation during the 2026-2027 program year will be held in the PoP Meeting Room on Sunday, August 30 at 5:30pm. All 6th-8th graders and their adults are invited to attend. Stay for the Back-to-School Bonfire at...
Back-to-School Bonfire
Sunday, August 306pm Children, youth and their families are invited to join Alyssa and Julene for a Back-to-School Bonfire at Prince of Peace. Hotdogs, chips and s'mores will be served. Bring a side dish to share if you would like.
God’s great gift for us: Endurance
2 Timothy 2:8-15 Today's author is Prince of Peace member Karen Carr. Thirty-eight years ago I finished my college degree at the University of Minnesota where I majored in Women’s Studies and English. I was 29 years old and thrilled [and somewhat relieved] to complete...
Special Congregation Meeting: Pastoral Candidate Call
Pastoral Candidate Meet & Greet: Saturday, August 1; 6-8pmSpecial Congregation Meeting | Pastoral Candidate Call: Sunday, August 2; 10:30am Prince of Peace, The Call Committee and Council are excited to notify you that a Pastoral Candidate is being moved to Call...
I’ll Fly Away
Today's author is Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim, Pr. Steve Sylvester. The saying is sure: If we have died with him, we will also live with him. (2 Timothy 2:11) At the end of worship on July 12, our worship leaders sang “I’ll Fly Away.” It’s a beautiful...
What’s the church for?
Today's author is Prince of Peace member Gary Olson. 2Timothy 1:1-14 “I remind you to rekindle the gift of God that is within you through the laying on of my hands; for God did not give us a spirit of cowardice, but rather a spirit of power and of love and of...
Staff update from the Personnel Committee
Greetings from the Personnel Committee:We have difficult news to share. Our Office Administrator,...
Sunday Forum | The Power of Truth pt. 2
April 129:40am What is truth? And what is the relationship between truth and power? Come join the...
You’re invited to go and be
April 12-May 24 During recent months, we have heard an invitation to Come and See. This...
The Joy of Alleluia
Today's message is from Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry. In his Easter message, Presiding Bishop...
Small town grief, pt. 2
Today's author is Prince of Peace Minister of Faith Formation and Community Engagement, Alyssa...
Choral Masterwork
Sunday, April 268:30am & 10:45am The Chancel Choir and Seasonal Singers invite you to this...
2026 Lenten Offering
During each week of Lent and Holy Week we highlight different ministries that we support with our...
Small town grief
Today's author is Prince of Peace Minister of Faith Formation and Community Engagement, Alyssa...
Real World Stuff
Today's author is Interim Pastor Steve Sylvester. Every now and then as a pastor I will make a...
In search of truth
Today's author is Prince of Peace member Bob Reichman. John 19:1-16a Speaking truth to power is...
Growing Through Loss – Spring 2026
Thursdays | April 9-May 146:45 - 9:00pm Growing Through Loss – Support for Those Experiencing...
Process-Relational Discussion Group
Saturday, April 1110:00-11:30am The Process–Relational Discussion group will meet on Saturday,...
Office Closed, April 6
Prince of Peace will be closed on Monday, April 6 in observance of Easter Monday. The office will...
Thank you, soup makers!
The PoP Youth is grateful to everyone who made soup for the Lenten soup suppers. This yearly...
We Know What We’ve Got
Today's author is Prince of Peace member Bob Reichman. John 19:1-16a “Don’t it always seem to go...
Who is on trial?
Today's author is Prince of Peace member Steve Sveom. The reading from John 18:28-40 tells the...
Trading Truth for Power
Today's author is Prince of Peace member, Scott Tunseth. Last Sunday we continued our exploration...
The $64,000 Question
Today's author is Prince of Peace member, Scott Tunseth. Pilate asked [Jesus], “So you are a...
What is truth?
Today's author is Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim, Pastor Steve Sylvester. Text: John 18:...
Office Closed 3/16
PoP Office will be closed Monday, March 16 and will reopen on Tuesday, March 17 at 8:30am. No...
Worship Canceled March 15
Due to the impending snowstorm, there will be no worship, faith education or other activities...
Footprints
Today's author is Prince of Peace member and Music Coordinator, Milt Warkentien. On Wednesday, I...
Palm Sunday Faith Action
Sunday, March 29 Prior to the Passover celebration, Pontius Pilate, governing Judea in the name of...
Peter’s Denial
Today's author is Prince of Peace member and Music Coordinator, Milt Warkentien. John 18: 12-27...
Holy Week Worship Schedule
During Holy Week, we gather to meditate on Jesus’ final days before his death on the cross. We tell the story of Jesus’ passion in a variety of ways, listening to scripture, singing familiar hymns, gathering around the table. For Christians, Jesus’ suffering is the path to resurrection and new life. We eagerly await the celebration of the great Three Days at the conclusion of the week.
Easter Garden Donations
Help transform the church on Easter morning with a donation towards the Easter garden! Suggested...
Easter Decorating
Saturday, April 4; 9:30am Help transform the sanctuary for Easter worship on Saturday, April 4 at...
Denial
Today's author is Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim, Pastor Steve Sylvester. Small words can...
Foot Washing
Today's author is Prince of Peace member, Fred Ogimachi. It was the end of Jesus’ earthly...
Palm Sunday Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, March 29; 9:30am Join us for a pancake breakfast on Palm Sunday, March beginning at...
LOVING THE WORLD
Church Office Closed 9/24
Our office will be closed Thursday, September 24. Office hours resume at 8am on Monday, September 28.
Staff update from the Personnel Committee
Greetings from the Personnel Committee:We have difficult news to share. Our Office Administrator,...
Sunday Forum | The Power of Truth pt. 2
April 129:40am What is truth? And what is the relationship between truth and power? Come join the...
You’re invited to go and be
April 12-May 24 During recent months, we have heard an invitation to Come and See. This...
The Joy of Alleluia
Today's message is from Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry. In his Easter message, Presiding Bishop...
Small town grief, pt. 2
Today's author is Prince of Peace Minister of Faith Formation and Community Engagement, Alyssa...
Choral Masterwork
Sunday, April 268:30am & 10:45am The Chancel Choir and Seasonal Singers invite you to this...
2026 Lenten Offering
During each week of Lent and Holy Week we highlight different ministries that we support with our...
Small town grief
Today's author is Prince of Peace Minister of Faith Formation and Community Engagement, Alyssa...
Real World Stuff
Today's author is Interim Pastor Steve Sylvester. Every now and then as a pastor I will make a...
In search of truth
Today's author is Prince of Peace member Bob Reichman. John 19:1-16a Speaking truth to power is...
Growing Through Loss – Spring 2026
Thursdays | April 9-May 146:45 - 9:00pm Growing Through Loss – Support for Those Experiencing...
Process-Relational Discussion Group
Saturday, April 1110:00-11:30am The Process–Relational Discussion group will meet on Saturday,...
Office Closed, April 6
Prince of Peace will be closed on Monday, April 6 in observance of Easter Monday. The office will...
Thank you, soup makers!
The PoP Youth is grateful to everyone who made soup for the Lenten soup suppers. This yearly...
We Know What We’ve Got
Today's author is Prince of Peace member Bob Reichman. John 19:1-16a “Don’t it always seem to go...
Who is on trial?
Today's author is Prince of Peace member Steve Sveom. The reading from John 18:28-40 tells the...
Trading Truth for Power
Today's author is Prince of Peace member, Scott Tunseth. Last Sunday we continued our exploration...
The $64,000 Question
Today's author is Prince of Peace member, Scott Tunseth. Pilate asked [Jesus], “So you are a...
What is truth?
Today's author is Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim, Pastor Steve Sylvester. Text: John 18:...
Office Closed 3/16
PoP Office will be closed Monday, March 16 and will reopen on Tuesday, March 17 at 8:30am. No...
Worship Canceled March 15
Due to the impending snowstorm, there will be no worship, faith education or other activities...
Footprints
Today's author is Prince of Peace member and Music Coordinator, Milt Warkentien. On Wednesday, I...
Palm Sunday Faith Action
Sunday, March 29 Prior to the Passover celebration, Pontius Pilate, governing Judea in the name of...
Peter’s Denial
Today's author is Prince of Peace member and Music Coordinator, Milt Warkentien. John 18: 12-27...
Holy Week Worship Schedule
During Holy Week, we gather to meditate on Jesus’ final days before his death on the cross. We tell the story of Jesus’ passion in a variety of ways, listening to scripture, singing familiar hymns, gathering around the table. For Christians, Jesus’ suffering is the path to resurrection and new life. We eagerly await the celebration of the great Three Days at the conclusion of the week.
Easter Garden Donations
Help transform the church on Easter morning with a donation towards the Easter garden! Suggested...
Easter Decorating
Saturday, April 4; 9:30am Help transform the sanctuary for Easter worship on Saturday, April 4 at...
Denial
Today's author is Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim, Pastor Steve Sylvester. Small words can...
Foot Washing
Today's author is Prince of Peace member, Fred Ogimachi. It was the end of Jesus’ earthly...
Palm Sunday Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, March 29; 9:30am Join us for a pancake breakfast on Palm Sunday, March beginning at...
MINISTRY SUPPORT
Church Office Closed 9/24
Our office will be closed Thursday, September 24. Office hours resume at 8am on Monday, September 28.
Staff update from the Personnel Committee
Greetings from the Personnel Committee:We have difficult news to share. Our Office Administrator,...
Sunday Forum | The Power of Truth pt. 2
April 129:40am What is truth? And what is the relationship between truth and power? Come join the...
You’re invited to go and be
April 12-May 24 During recent months, we have heard an invitation to Come and See. This...
The Joy of Alleluia
Today's message is from Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry. In his Easter message, Presiding Bishop...
Small town grief, pt. 2
Today's author is Prince of Peace Minister of Faith Formation and Community Engagement, Alyssa...
Choral Masterwork
Sunday, April 268:30am & 10:45am The Chancel Choir and Seasonal Singers invite you to this...
2026 Lenten Offering
During each week of Lent and Holy Week we highlight different ministries that we support with our...
Small town grief
Today's author is Prince of Peace Minister of Faith Formation and Community Engagement, Alyssa...
Real World Stuff
Today's author is Interim Pastor Steve Sylvester. Every now and then as a pastor I will make a...
In search of truth
Today's author is Prince of Peace member Bob Reichman. John 19:1-16a Speaking truth to power is...
Growing Through Loss – Spring 2026
Thursdays | April 9-May 146:45 - 9:00pm Growing Through Loss – Support for Those Experiencing...
Process-Relational Discussion Group
Saturday, April 1110:00-11:30am The Process–Relational Discussion group will meet on Saturday,...
Office Closed, April 6
Prince of Peace will be closed on Monday, April 6 in observance of Easter Monday. The office will...
Thank you, soup makers!
The PoP Youth is grateful to everyone who made soup for the Lenten soup suppers. This yearly...
We Know What We’ve Got
Today's author is Prince of Peace member Bob Reichman. John 19:1-16a “Don’t it always seem to go...
Who is on trial?
Today's author is Prince of Peace member Steve Sveom. The reading from John 18:28-40 tells the...
Trading Truth for Power
Today's author is Prince of Peace member, Scott Tunseth. Last Sunday we continued our exploration...
The $64,000 Question
Today's author is Prince of Peace member, Scott Tunseth. Pilate asked [Jesus], “So you are a...
What is truth?
Today's author is Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim, Pastor Steve Sylvester. Text: John 18:...
Office Closed 3/16
PoP Office will be closed Monday, March 16 and will reopen on Tuesday, March 17 at 8:30am. No...
Worship Canceled March 15
Due to the impending snowstorm, there will be no worship, faith education or other activities...
Footprints
Today's author is Prince of Peace member and Music Coordinator, Milt Warkentien. On Wednesday, I...
Palm Sunday Faith Action
Sunday, March 29 Prior to the Passover celebration, Pontius Pilate, governing Judea in the name of...
Peter’s Denial
Today's author is Prince of Peace member and Music Coordinator, Milt Warkentien. John 18: 12-27...
Holy Week Worship Schedule
During Holy Week, we gather to meditate on Jesus’ final days before his death on the cross. We tell the story of Jesus’ passion in a variety of ways, listening to scripture, singing familiar hymns, gathering around the table. For Christians, Jesus’ suffering is the path to resurrection and new life. We eagerly await the celebration of the great Three Days at the conclusion of the week.
Easter Garden Donations
Help transform the church on Easter morning with a donation towards the Easter garden! Suggested...
Easter Decorating
Saturday, April 4; 9:30am Help transform the sanctuary for Easter worship on Saturday, April 4 at...
Denial
Today's author is Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim, Pastor Steve Sylvester. Small words can...
Foot Washing
Today's author is Prince of Peace member, Fred Ogimachi. It was the end of Jesus’ earthly...
Palm Sunday Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, March 29; 9:30am Join us for a pancake breakfast on Palm Sunday, March beginning at...
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.