NEWS BLOG
14
Sep '24
Civic Life & Faith
14
Sep '24
Civic Life & Faith Conversations at Post-Worship Potlucks & Online Sundays and Mondays in September
Join in the upcoming adult education series on Civic Life & Faith, very timely in this general election season. We will be reading through and discussing the new draft social statement from the ELCA (the national church body of which we are a member).
Sessions will be held both in person and online:
Session 1 (covering Sections 1 & 2) – In Person – Sunday, 9/15 at 11:30 am
Online – Monday, 9/16 at 7:00 pm
Session 2 (covering Sections 3 & 4) – In Person – Sunday, 9/22 at 11:30 am
Online – Monday, 9/23 at 7:00 pm
Session 3 (covering Sections 5 & 6) – In Person – Sunday, 9/29 at 11:30 am
Online – Monday, 9/30 at 7:00 pm
The zoom link for online sessions will be: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/
This draft is currently open for feedback before it is voted on by the ELCA Churchwide Assembly, so our conversation may also lead to feedback that may impact the final form of the statement when it comes to a vote! If you want to start reading now, you can find the draft statement and additional resources here: https://www.elca.org/
We look forward to the conversations to come!
Join in the upcoming adult education series on Civic Life & Faith, very timely in this general election season. We will be reading through and discussing the new draft social statement from the ELCA (the national church body of which we are a member).
Sessions will be held both in person and online:
Session 1 (covering Sections 1 & 2) – In Person – Sunday, 9/15 at 11:30 am
Online – Monday, 9/16 at 7:00 pm
Session 2 (covering Sections 3 & 4) – In Person – Sunday, 9/22 at 11:30 am
Online – Monday, 9/23 at 7:00 pm
Session 3 (covering Sections 5 & 6) – In Person – Sunday, 9/29 at 11:30 am
Online – Monday, 9/30 at 7:00 pm
The zoom link for online sessions will be: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/
This draft is currently open for feedback before it is voted on by the ELCA Churchwide Assembly, so our conversation may also lead to feedback that may impact the final form of the statement when it comes to a vote! If you want to start reading now, you can find the draft statement and additional resources here: https://www.elca.org/
We look forward to the conversations to come!
07
Sep '24
Day of Service 9/8
07
Sep '24
God’s Work, Our Hands – ELCA Day of Service – Sunday September 8
Please join us after the service this Sunday to fill bags with hygiene products that will be taken on the Mobile Loaves and Fishes truck for families in need. With your help this will go quickly and smoothly. Potluck lunch will follow for those who wish to participate.
31
Aug '24
Potlucks resume 9/1
31
Aug '24
Post-worship potlucks return this Sunday – September 1 at 11:30! This week we’ll be talking about how our denomination comes to positions on social issues to get ready for a more in depth study of the ELCA’s new draft statement about faith and civic life. (And we’ll be adding online sessions, too, for those who can’t connect in person on Sundays!)
24
Aug '24
Day of Service
24
Aug '24
God’s Work, Our Hands – ELCA Day of Service – Sunday September 8
The Congregational & Community Care Board will be sponsoring three (3) volunteer opportunities for Peace members and friends. In order to assess interest, we will have volunteer sign-up sheets at Rally Day on August 18. You can also indicate interest by email. You can volunteer for more than one activity!
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24
Aug '24
Fall Festival 10/20
24
Aug '24
Save the Date – October 20 – Fall Festival
Peace Lutheran will be hosting a fall festival with fun activities, games, and food for the greater community in order to create more relationships with our neighbors. We also want to let our neighbors know about the Peace Housing Project and to answer questions and listen to any concerns they may have. This is not a fundraiser for the Housing Project. Details are still being worked out but many hands will be needed to make this happen. Details and sign-ups to follow. Please mark your calendars.
17
Aug '24
Rally Day 8/18
17
Aug '24
Kick Off The Program Year with Peace (and a very special guest) – August 18
On Sunday August 18, Peace will kick off the program year, and we hope you can be there!
In worship at 10 am, we’ll have a blessing for bags & backpacks for those returning to school (and those continuing to go to work).
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17
Aug '24
School Supply Donations
17
Aug '24
In preparation for the coming school year, Peace is collecting items for “The Locker” at Cedar Park High School. The Locker gives access to hygiene items, clothes, and school supplies for students who need them. Donations may be brought to the altar this Sunday, August 18.
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18
Jul '24
Austin Pride 8/10
18
Jul '24
Austin Reconciling Lutheran (Peace and other local RIC organizations) are registered for both the Festival and the Parade. We will be needing more SWAG for both, so if you see any good deals please pick up some and bring it to the church. Look for upcoming details and sign-ups for both the Festival and Parade.
06
Jul '24
Welcome Bishop Briner
06
Jul '24
Welcome Bishop Sue Briner July 14
We are honored that Bishop Briner will join us to lead worship on Sunday, July 14. We hope you can attend to offer your gratitude for her presence and hear from her about the ministry of the wider synod.
25
May '24
LuMin Support
25
May '24
Thank you for Supporting LuMin!
Peace Lutheran did a fantastic job of supporting the LuMin (Lutheran Campus Ministries at the University of Texas at Austin) campus last month. A big thank you to the 12 folks who went down to UT to prep and serve the Tuesday Tailgate meal on April 23. And equally big thank you to all who donated to pay for that meal. Peace sent a check for $1,025 to LuMin. Feeding hungry folks is what Jesus did, and what we are called to do. It is a wonderful way to share God’s love.
09
May '24
Potluck 5/12
09
May '24
May 12 Post-Worship Potluck – Synod Assembly Sharing Session
Join in after worship on Sunday to hear about synod assembly from those who went this year representing Peace: Pastor Carolyn, Vicar Brady, and Gene and Kathleen Holiman. They’ll talk about what synod assembly even is anyway…and what happened there in Corpus Christi this year. And then, you can feel free to ask questions!
04
May '24
Potluck 5/5
04
May '24
Israeli/Hamas/Palestinian conflict
Bring your favorite dish (or an easy dish, or something that you picked up at HEB that morning) and stay for Food, Fellowship. and Learning. Or just stay, there is always plenty.
Rev. Rodger Ericson has recently traveled to Amman Jordan Also Rodger has a grandson who he visited that works with humanitarian aid to Palestinians. Rodger will share what he has seen and lead a discussion.
Bring your favorite dish (or an easy dish, or something that you picked up at HEB that morning) and stay for Food, Fellowship. and Learning. Or just stay, there is always plenty.
Rev. Rodger Ericson has recently traveled to Amman Jordan Also Rodger has a grandson who he visited that works with humanitarian aid to Palestinians. Rodger will share what he has seen and lead a discussion.
04
May '24
VBS 2024
04
May '24
Vacation Bible School – June 10-14
This year with new hours – 8:00 am to 3:30 pm*
Staff from Cross Trails Ministry will be joining Peace volunteers to host this week of learning and fun together.
This year with new hours – 8:00 am to 3:30 pm*
Staff from Cross Trails Ministry will be joining Peace volunteers to host this week of learning and fun together.
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27
Apr '24
Potluck 4/28
27
Apr '24
This past Monday we celebrated Earth Day, focusing on the care and mending of God’s creation. On Sunday we’ll be having a collaborative conversation on gardening in central Texas.
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20
Apr '24
Potluck 4/21
20
Apr '24
God is the cure-giver, and Stephen Ministers are the care-givers. At this week’s potluck after worship, come learn about Stephen Ministry–its history, how it works, who can benefit from a Stephen Ministry relationship, and much more! Come with any questions you have about it.
16
Feb '24
Lenten Study
16
Feb '24
Lenten Study – Manna & Mercy
This Lent during at our Sunday post-worship potlucks, we’ll be using the book Manna and Mercy by Lutheran pastor theologian Daniel Erlander. We’ll also use the book on Wednesday evening worship following the Wednesday potluck. Study Guide for Manna and Mercy.
10
Feb '24
Ash Wednesday & Lent
10
Feb '24
We enter the sacred season of Lent on Ash Wednesday, February 14 at 7:00 PM. On a day when the wider world is awash in pink hearts and chocolates and flowers, we will reflect on love and life, too, but in a different way.
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27
Jan '24
Guest Pastor
27
Jan '24
Welcome Rev. Michael Coffey
Sunday, January 28, Rev. Michael Coffey will be our guest preacher and presider.
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27
Jan '24
Potluck 1/28
27
Jan '24
Sunday, January 28 is potluck and a class on BIAS. It is about the biases humans typically bring to new situations and ways to change thinking to escape the boxes the biases create. This class has lots of discussion so more people will make the class more interesting.
16
Dec '23
Potluck 12/17
16
Dec '23
Food and… The Texas Ramp Project
After the service, this Sunday, plan to stay for the potluck and learn about the Texas Ramp Project. The mission statement for The Texas Ramp Project is “Building Freedom for the Homebound”.
After the service, this Sunday, plan to stay for the potluck and learn about the Texas Ramp Project. The mission statement for The Texas Ramp Project is “Building Freedom for the Homebound”.
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09
Dec '23
Welcome Ruben
09
Dec '23
Welcome to Music Director Ruben Rincon, Jr.
After time of transition and discernment, the Music Director Search Team, with input from members of the congregation, were overjoyed to offer the position to Ruben Rincon, Jr….and were even more overjoyed when he accepted and was ready to hit the ground running to prepare for the Christmas season.
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09
Dec '23
Carol Sing Along 12/10
09
Dec '23
Celebrate the joy of the season at Peace Lutheran Church’s event, “The Loveliest Christmas Songs.”
Join us on December 10 from 5-6 pm for an evening filled with the warmth of community and the beauty of timeless melodies. No service, no sermon, in the Finnish tradition, we experience the joy of singing together.
The event will be livestreamed for those unable to attend in person.
09
Dec '23
Deck the Halls 12/10
09
Dec '23
Deck the Halls of Peace on December 10, after the morning service. Join other volunteers in hanging garlands and wreaths and in placing ornaments on the tall sanctuary tree. Also enjoy refreshments and bring your donation for the “Cookie Crumble.”
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