CAMPUS PLANNING TASK FORCE
The Campus Planning Task Force (CPTF) was established by the Congregation Council at their March 2023 meeting.
The purpose of the CPTF is to examine the following questions:
Phase One: What needs to be done with our current interim tiny settlement to satisfy the compliance issues raised by the city of Roseville?
Phase Two: Does a permanent tiny home settlement fit our vision of how our land and facilities are best used to fulfill our mission to build the church and love the world?
Phase Three: What is our long-range vision for how our campus should be used? What ministries will be our main focus and how should our campus be developed to support those ministries?
The Most Recent News & Important Links
Affirmation of the finite
Today's author is Prince of Peace member Paul Sponheim. I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Romans 12:1 Romans has been tough...
God is near
Today's author is Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim, Pr. Steve Sylvester. “One of the scribes came near and heard [Jesus and the Pharisees and Sadducees] disputing with one another…” Mark 12:28 There’s a refrain from a song of a few decades ago that has the...
Important Documents
Campus Planning Task Force Decision Factors
Other Projects – Affordable Apt and Habitat 4 Humanity
Campus Planning Task Force Participants
COUNCIL-APPOINTED CPTF MEMBERS
- Steve Sveom, Chair
- James Ericksen
- Andrew Hannesh
- Gus Haugan
- Chris Henningson
- Kristina Krepela
- Dian Larson
- Rick Rothausen
- Arjun Sethi
- Michael Stetzler
- Ester Tatley
- Brian Wolf
OTHER INTERESTED MEMBERS WHO ARE A PART OF THE PROCESS
- Audrey Henningson
- Betchen Oberdorfer
- Gary Olson
- Jean Olson
- Ken Paschke
- Anne Haugen
Past information shared from the Campus Planning Task Force:
Friends
Today's author is Prince of Peace member Fred Ogimachi. Today’s assignment was John 15:1-17. A section in John’s Gospel where he is recounting those final intimate details of Jesus with His disciples during the time between the upper room and the garden recorded...
‘God’s work. Our hands.’ Sunday
Sunday, September 13 This day is an opportunity to celebrate who we are as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America — one church, freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor. Service activities offer an opportunity for us to explore one of our most basic...
Monarca Democracy Defense
Sunday, August 1610:30am
Be a blessing
Today's author is Prince of Peace member Fred Ogimachi. I have three grandchildren. Two granddaughters and one grandson ages 7, 5, and 3. They are my delight! I think of them often and pray for them each day. One of the things that I do when I am with them,...
Pastoral Call Update
On behalf of Prince of Peace's Call Committee, Transition Team, and Council we are excited to present Pastor Amy Mihelich Smith as Prince of Peace's new Pastor as voted on this past Sunday 08/02/2026 at the Congregation Special Meeting. Pastor Amy is passionate about...
Reshaped
Today's author is Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim, Pr. Steve Sylvester. “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more...
Seeking the Truth
This devotional is from Prince of Peace member Bob Reichman. 2 Timothy 3:14-4:8, 16-18 The writer of 2 Timothy says: Proclaim the message; be persistent whether the time is favorable or unfavorable; convince, rebuke, and encourage with the utmost patience in teaching....
Roseville Area Schools Community Pantry Refill
There is a need to replenish the food & hygiene supplies at the RAHS community pantry. Families in the community come in every Wednesday to 'shop' at the pantry. There is still a big need to fill the gaps. If you can donate any of these items, we would be very...
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...
Vox Nova Mini-Concert
Monday, July 277:30pm Join Vox Nova as they present a mini-concert of their pieces on Monday, July 27 at 7:30pm in the PoP Sanctuary. A free will offering will be taken.
Faith Team
Today's author is Prince of Peace member Gary Olson. 2Timothy 1:1-14 “I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that lived first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, lives in you.” (2Timothy 1:5). My Lois was named Florence, my...
Picnic at the Park!
Sunday, August 9Following Worship Pack a lunch and join PoP families at Central Park following worship on Sunday, August 9.
Mostly doubting OR mostly believing
Today's author is Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim, Pr. Steve Sylvester. “Jesus said to [the man whose son was suffering], ‘...All things can be done for the one who believes.’ ...The father of the child cried out, ‘I believe; help my unbelief!’” (Mark 9:23-24)...
Fight the good fight of faith
Today's author is Prince of Peace member Milt Warkentien. It was an interesting experience coming up with a liturgy for our 5-week series “Honoring God,” based on 5 readings from 1st and 2nd Timothy. I will say I was very STUCK, but went to my Ragamuffin Bible, which...
Senior Social Indoor Potluck Picnic
Thursday, July 3011:30am Mark your calendars for our Senior Social Summer Potluck (indoor) Picnic happening on Thursday, July 30th at 11:30am! We’ll be serving Sloppy Joes as the main dish, and we invite everyone to bring a side dish to share (salads, chips, fruit,...
What a Wonderful World
Today's author is Prince of Peace member Milt Warkentien. We’ve just had the 4th of July holiday and if you’re like me, you might find it difficult to be proud of “red, white and blue” in light of what’s being done in our country. Verses 10-12 in our reading from...
Judy Florine School Supply Drive
Now through Sunday, August 23 School Supplies are on sale now!! During July & August, Prince of Peace will be collecting school supplies for children at Central Park Elementary. We do this in memory of one of our past members, Judy Florine, who was a teacher...
End of 2025/2026 Fiscal Year Donations
Thank you for your generosity this year in giving of your time, talents and financial resources to support the mission and ministries of Prince of Peace! As we mentioned at our semi-annual meeting on June 28th, we are hoping to close the gap between income and...
Continued Reformation
Today's author is Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim, Pr. Steve Sylvester. We live behind a concrete factory. We were a bit uncertain about that when we moved in. Would it be noisy? Would truck traffic drive us crazy? In the end, our fears were unfounded. The...
All Together in One Place
America at 250: Holding gratitude and humility Dear church, As we look toward the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, many of us will celebrate with fireworks, parades and barbecues. Independence Day often brings us together with family and friends....
Support through hard times
Today's author is Prince of Peace member Deb Cordes. It’s been a tough year for me. 6 deaths. Each one felt harder to cope with. My prayers became “dear Lord, please no more” and “I can’t take anymore”. Yet, there were. Sorrow is not something I show to others. In our...
Traveling to Tanzania 2027
Sunday, August 2nd | Following Congregational Meeting We are planning to visit our next visit to our Tanzanian Companion Congregations of Bomalang’ombe and Vikongwa in August 2027. Jim and Caryn Josephson will share information on what it’s like to travel to...
Forgiveness
Today's author is Prince of Peace member Deb Cordes. “Oh, how generous and gracious our Lord was! He filled me with the faith and love that come from Christ Jesus. This is a trustworthy saying, and everyone should accept it: Christ Jesus came into the world to save...
Christmas in July
Tuesday, July 28Noon-5pmPoP Meeting Room With help from our friend Clare, we will be dipping beeswax tapers to be used at PoP's Christmas Eve worships. We will begin at noon, but come when it works in your schedule!
Honoring God
Today's author is Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim, Pr Steve Sylvester. “I am grateful to Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because he considered me faithful and appointed me to his service, even though I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and...
Prayers for Well-Being
Today's author is Prince of Peace member Carol Swanson. Our prayer life includes praying for family. From the time we were very young we were probably taught to say a simple prayer like, “God bless Mommy and Daddy, God bless Grandma and Grandpa.” We pray for the...
Office Closed June 29-July 2
The front office will be closed next week and will reopen on Monday, July 6 at 8:30am. All scheduled activities will still meet unless you are notified by the organizer.
God of grace, you hear our prayer
Today's author is Prince of Peace member Carol Swanson. In every Sunday worship service, we pray together the Prayers of the People, as do most churches around the world. The pastor introduces the prayer with something like, “Let us pray for the church and the needs...
Honoring God
June 28-July 26 Worship Series Honoring God is not about piling up words. It’s about getting out of God’s way and allowing God to work through us. It’s about admitting that apart from Christ living in and through us by the Holy Spirit, we will pursue gods that prey...
The Lord’s Prayer
Today's author is Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim, Pr. Steve Sylvester. Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. (Matthew 6:12) As we wrap up our series on prayer by using the acronym ACTS (prayers of Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving and...
Julene’s Day Off
Thursday, June 18th Our last full day at the camp was nothing short of a blast. We started with breakfast that included French Toast, eggs, bacon, and cereal (no milk). Not having to leave camp right away, we got some rest time after breakfast at the cabin, where we...
Gratitude
Today's author is Prince of Peace member Carol Swanson. “I have learned to be content with whatever I have. I know what it is to have little, and I know what it is to have plenty. In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of being well-fed and of going...
It Is Wednesday My Dudes!
Wednesday, June 15th This morning, we woke up (some more restfully than others) and ate breakfast of biscuits, sausages, and gravy. Afterwards, we drove to Banner...
Bega Kwa Bega | June 2026
Farewell party for Pastor Joyce Ngangdango – Sunday June 21st, 2-4pm, Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran church. Pastor Joyce has been a student at Luther Seminary for the past 2 years and spoke at our Tanzanian Dinner in 2024. She is returning home to Tanzania shortly...
Relational Thanksgiving: Thank you! You’re Welcome!
Today's author is Prince of Peace member Carol Swanson. I share with you Marjorie Suchocki’s opening paragraph to her chapter “Prayers of Thanksgiving and Praise,” from In God’s Presence: Theological Reflections on Prayer. “In the deepest sense, all prayers are...
Beauty and Struggle. Beauty in struggle.
Tuesday, June 16th Our second day of work started bright and early with breakfast at 8:00 a.m. Then we took a long ride in the van to the city of Boone at the Hunger and Health Coalition. When we got to the wood lot, we met a sweet old man named Harold who had been...
Chopping Wood – More Than Just a Workout!!
Monday, June 15th Today we woke up to conclude a restful night of sleep and walked to breakfast. With under-eye bags and yawns, we ate our eggs, pancake bake, sausage, fruit, and cereal, then hit the road. We took a short (and very bumpy!) car ride to Jimmy’s house....
Travel Day 2 – Sunday, June 14th
After a second long day of travel, we made it to Newland, NC! We stopped for lunch and then went for a quick hike to Little Elk Falls before continuing up the mountain to Lutherock. After camp dinner, we met with Jonathon from LDR Carolinas to go through orientation...
Prayers of Thanksgiving
Today's author is Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim, Pr. Steve Sylvester. Everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected, provided it is received with thanksgiving, for it is sanctified by God’s word and by prayer. [I Timothy 4:4-5] Our first...
Indianapolis!
After a long 9 hours in the car, we made it safely to Indianapolis. The group is running around outside our host church to burn off some energy before we go to bed early tonight. We have about another 9 hours of driving tomorrow before we reach Lutherock, our final...
Our Corporate Confession
Today's author is Prince of Peace member Carol Swanson. Again I share the theological reflections of Marjorie Suchocki from her chapter “Prayers of Corporate Confession,” In God’s Presence: “But while we are often quite aware of individual sins, we are often oblivious...
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