NEWS BLOG

Lent 2023
Posted on 2023-02-20 in General, Newsletter |

Lent with Peace Lutheran Church –
Ash Wednesday Worship – February 22 at 7:00 pm
We gather to confess our sin, receive imposition of ashes, gather around the Lord’s Supper, and take up the spiritual practices of the season of Lent – fasting, prayer, and acts of love.
Sundays in Lent – February February 26 – March 26
10:00 am (Children’s Story Circle begins at 9:30 am)
We continue our Sunday morning worship pattern. The Godly Play circle gathers at 9:30, and other join for worship at 10:00. Gathered around water and word, bread and wine, music and fellowship…we come close to God, and God comes close to us in these holy days.
Wednesdays in Lent – March 1 to March 29 at 6:30 pm
We share in Holden Evening Prayer around dinner tables…learning different spiritual practices for connecting with sacred scripture. All are invited to bring food to share…but please come whether you can bring food or not…God will make sure we are fed, and your presence is always enough. If you are connecting from home, you are encouraged to bring your meal. Our table fellowship transcends distance! Note that because the liturgy and meal are intertwined, we begin worship at 6:30… a little earlier than in past years.
Palm & Garment Sunday – April 2 at 10:00 am
We spread our branches and offerings of garments before God. You are encouraged to bring clothing donations to worship, as we honor the beginning of Holy Week.
The Great Three Days – April 6-8 at 7:00 pm
We worship on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and the Great Vigil of Easter at 7:00 pm each evening.

Lord of Life
Posted on 2023-02-18 in General, Newsletter |

As many of you know, Lord of Life Lutheran Church – our nearest ELCA neighbor – voted last spring to conclude their ministry together within the next year. They are now coming to the end of that time, and there are a few ways we can be with them in this transition and in looking to the future:
– On Ash Wednesday at 7 pm, we will worship together with Lord of Life members at Peace, as we did on Sunday, February 5.
– Sunday, March 5, at 3 pm, Lord of Life will celebrate its final worship service on the Lord of Life campus. Please plan to join if you can to honor their life, ministry, and legacy.
– Going forward, Lord of Life has journeyed through a time of holy discernment about the legacy they will leave as they conclude their ministry. Many ministries and organizations will be strengthened through their generosity…include the Peace Lutheran Housing Ministry. Lord of Life has voted to come alongside us in this work and offer a legacy gift of $500,000 to the housing ministry project. So, we can rejoice in gratitude at the news of that gift…and look forward to future partnership in that work.

Summer Camps
Posted on 2023-02-17 in General, Newsletter |

It’s that time of year…to start thinking about summer camp opportunities with Cross Trails Ministry! Based in the Hill Country of southwestern Texas, Cross Trails Ministry offers summer camp and retreats to thousands each year. Two sites are at the heart of this ministry, Lutheran Camp Chrysalis near Kerrville and Ebert Ranch Camp near Harper.
Registration for summer programs is open and starting to fill up! If you want to coordinate with other Peace campers, feel free to email office@peaceaustin.org and we’ll help folks connect with each other for carpooling and great shared experiences growing in faith together.
Information can be found at: https://crosstrails.org/

CROP Walk 2023
Posted on 2023-02-17 in General, Newsletter |

The Peace Team page is
https://events.crophungerwalk.
We will once again be supporting the wonderful work Hill Country Community Ministries as our Local Agency.
ALSO- you may still walk Hybrid if you are unable to make it on April 16! You can connect with other walkers by posting to the local walk’s Facebook page, using Hashtag #CROPHungerWalk and #enough4all, and connecting with the mission by watching videos on our YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/
THANK YOU for your dedication in serving our most vulnerable neighbors around the block and around the world!

Looking Ahead
Posted on 2023-01-27 in General, Newsletter |

Below are some dates to pencil in for exciting things coming up…though details are still being finalized.
Final Worship with Lord of Life Lutheran Church
As described in the article below, our neighbors at Lord of Life Lutheran Church have set their final worship service date for Sunday, March 5 at 3 pm. All are invited to join them in both celebration and grief as they reach the end of their ministry as a community.
Tailgate Tuesday & Food Pantry Partnership with LuMin
On March 21, Peace will be sponsoring the weekly community meal served by LuMin – the Lutheran Campus Ministry of UT-Ausin. They serve over 300 folks each week. If you would like to join the serving crew, please let us know. For those who can’t serve in person, an equally important form of support is offering financial contributions to cover the cost of the meal. Each week it costs at $1,200 to serve Tuesday’s dinner…and about $600 more to stock the food pantry that helps support hungry neighbors by providing groceries. We would love to be able to fully fund both of these ministries for the week. Thank you in advance for whatever ways you can offer your support!
Vacation Bible School!
With support from Lutherhill Camp Staff, we are excited for the return of in person VBS. Wether you have a child who may participate, want to invite others, or want to volunteer, please pencil in June 19-23!

HCCM Needs
Posted on 2023-01-27 in General, Newsletter |

Thanks for your consideration to our neighbors in need.

Covid Risk Low
Posted on 2023-01-25 in General, Newsletter |

Masking remains optional for small groups and public gatherings at Low. We continue to invite everyone to consult health agencies and their doctors to do what is right for you to stay healthy and safe. And please, screen yourself for symptoms of illness, and stay home if you think you may be sick. We will be glad to connect with you online until you are better. If there is anything more we can do to support you, please feel free to be in touch.

Texas Legislature in Session
Posted on 2023-01-20 in General, Newsletter |

First, is a legislative action event co-sponsored by the United Methodist Women, January 29-31 Participation is $180. Registration and schedule details can be found at: https://texasimpact.org/
Second is Texas Impact’s Interfaith Advocacy Days, which will take place over Presidents’ Day Weekend – February 19-21. Registration details will be posted shortly.
If you are interested in joining other Peace members for one of these events, feel free to email office@peaceaustin.org, and we will help coordinate group participation.
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Lutherans Restoring Creation
Posted on 2023-01-20 in General, Newsletter |

There are opportunities to read / watch / listen and discuss ways that our congregations, synods and national church can serve God through creation-care. Online events including film screenings are available throughout each month.
Visit https://

Covid Level Medium
Posted on 2023-01-13 in General, Newsletter |

Current COVID Level Medium – Please Take Precautions
Austin Public Health and the CDC have moved Travis and Williamson Counties to the Medium Level of viral spread.
At Peace, our Regathering Task Force and Council have continually reviewed the changing landscape of community health and the healthcare interventions available to shape our protocols, in conversation with the values of our faith. Most recently, we have asked that, at Medium, everyone at public and larger gatherings at the church campus (like Sunday worship) wear a mask to be in solidarity with the most vulnerable and create extra layers of protection.
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Christmas Worship 2022
Posted on 2022-12-01 in General, Newsletter |

Celebrating Holidays with Peace Lutheran Church
Sundays in Advent
10:00 am November 27 – December 18
During the season of Advent, we reflect on the genealogy of Jesus and the whole people of God, from generation to generation. Our space will be set up a little differently, and we’ll be reflecting on our many gifts and God’s people in various ways.
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Messiah Dec 4th
Posted on 2022-11-23 in General, Newsletter |


Rutter’s Requiem
Posted on 2022-10-24 in General, Newsletter |

Sunday November 6th
5:00 pm
St. Michael’s Episcopal Church
1500 N. Capital of Texas Highway
Austin, TX 78746

All Saints Sunday
Posted on 2022-10-24 in General, Newsletter |

All Saints Sunday is approaching. On November 6, we will be honoring the saints who have gone before us, particularly those who have died in this past year. You will find the Book of Remembrance by the baptismal font in these weeks preceding our All Saints observance, and you are invited to write the names of the saints you remember and honor this year…or send an email to office@peaceaustin.org if you would like us to write a name or names on your behalf.

Reformation Sunday
Posted on 2022-10-24 in General, Newsletter |

We will have a Bible Blessing. If you wish to bring your Bible to church to be blessed, please do. If you or a new reader in your life needs a Bible, we would love to bless and gift you one. Please let us know, and we’ll have one ready.
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Holiday Meal Drive
Posted on 2022-10-15 in General, Newsletter |

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Book Club Update
Posted on 2022-09-17 in General, Newsletter |

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Covid Prototols
Posted on 2022-08-20 in General, Newsletter |

Current COVID Protocols – Low Spread Means Masking Options Are Back!
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Fall Program Kickoff
Posted on 2022-08-11 in General, Newsletter, Youth |

– The Sunday schedule will have a rippling circle of gatherings. The Sunday schedule will be something like this:
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Rally Day & Backpack Blessing
Posted on 2022-08-04 in General, Newsletter, Youth |


School Supply Drive 2022
Posted on 2022-08-04 in General, Newsletter, Youth |

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Austin Pride Aug 20, 2022
Posted on 2022-07-23 in General, Newsletter |


Welcome Our Summer Preachers
Posted on 2022-07-09 in General, Newsletter |


Peace Member joins HCCM Board
Posted on 2022-07-04 in General, Newsletter |


Book Club News
Posted on 2022-07-03 in General, Newsletter |

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