NEWS BLOG
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Nov '23
Carol Sing Along
30
Nov '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.
18
Nov '23
Ecumenical Thanksgiving
18
Nov '23
Annual Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service
Tuesday, November 21 – 7:30 pm
St. Thomas More Catholic Church
(choir gathers at 6:30 pm)
St. Thomas More Catholic Church
(choir gathers at 6:30 pm)
Peace joins with the people of Hope Presbyterian, Bethany United Methodist, Unity Church of the Hills, and St. Thomas More Catholic for an ecumenical service of gratitude with music by a combined choir of all the congregations and an offering to benefit Hill Country Community Ministries. A reception will follow the service.
18
Nov '23
Potluck 11/19
18
Nov '23
Potluck and Learning Resumes
“Food and…The End of the World!”
Sunday, November 19, after worship at 11:30 am
“Food and…The End of the World!”
Sunday, November 19, after worship at 11:30 am
Our potluck and learning routine has been a bit irregular in recent weeks…but this week potluck is back! We’ll gather for food and discussion on the topic “Waiting at the End of the World.” We’ll learn a bit about big theology words like “apocalypse” and “eschatology,” and see how those ideas might offer practical guidance and comfort in a world that sometimes feels like it is falling apart. You re invited to bring your questions, and food to share, if you can.
28
Oct '23
All Saints Sunday 2023
28
Oct '23
All Saints Sunday Worship & Potluck – November 5
On All Saints Sunday, we worship and remember the saints who have gone before us. You are invited to add names of those we can remember and honor to the Book of Life in the Sanctuary through October 29 (or to email names to office@peaceaustin.org to be added).
Following worship, we will have a potluck lunch, and you are invited to bring a dish to share that connects you to saints of blessed memory. If you would like to bring a recipe, we will make copies to share with one another to join in remembering and honoring our loved ones.
25
Oct '23
Reformation Sunday 2023
25
Oct '23
Reformation is Coming!
This Sunday, October 29, you are invited to wear red or other fire colors…and to join in worship at 10 am in person or online, where Peace welcomes new members and blesses Bibles for the coming year of study. If you have your own devotional Bible, you may bring it for a blessing. And we will also have new Bibles for all ages ready if we can gift you one for your journey with sacred scripture.
We will also be Welcoming New Members in worship, and celebrating with them at a luncheon following the service.
25
Oct '23
Reformation Movie Event
25
Oct '23
Sunday, October 22 at 1:00 pm
All are invited to our Reformation Movie Event screening of Luther (2003). In the style of one of our favorite local movie house, this will be an interactive movie event with props provided (and snacks, too). You can throw crumpled indulgences at Johann Tetzel…ring wedding bells for Martin and Katie…boo the villains…cheer the heroes…and maybe even join Squire George and put on a disguise to hide from danger…
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25
Oct '23
Holiday Meal Drive 2023
25
Oct '23
Hill Country Community Ministries (HCCM) for 2023 has seen a 30% increase of clients. Sunday, October 1, kicked off the Holiday Meal Drive. The drive is similar to last year’s; each church is contributing a piece of the meal. Peace is responsible for 500 cans of green beans and 250 cans of corn. The deadline for this drive is Sunday, October 22.
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30
Sep '23
Reformation Ready Potlucks
30
Sep '23
Post-worship potluck gatherings in October!
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15
Sep '23
Welcome Vicar Brady
15
Sep '23
Vicar Brady is beginning at two-year, part-time internship with Peace, and we welcome him in worship this Sunday, September 17. Please plan to stay after worship for some extra getting-to-know-you time!
15
Sep '23
Sept 24 Pastor Katy Visit
15
Sep '23
Pastor Katy Miles-Wallace Visiting September 24
While Vicar Brady Wayne and Pastor Carolyn are at Ebert Ranch on retreat with our confirmation students learning about the Lord’s Prayer, Pastor Katy Miles-Wallace, synod staff member and pastor of Technicolor Ministries will be leading worship at Peace.
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05
Sep '23
50th Anniversary
05
Sep '23
You are invited to join us for a celebration of 50 years of worship, service, and community on Sunday September 10 at 3:00 pm.
28
Aug '23
Faith Formation for All Ages
28
Aug '23
The new program year is here! This year, the children’s circle will meet weekly at 9:30 AM, before worship. Middle school students are invited to join our confirmation cohort (email Pastor Carolyn for information). We also anticipate having at least 2 post-worship learning and fellowship events for adults each month. The schedule will be announced soon, as we gather feedback. Feel free to share your input using the Spiritual Development Survey here.
19
Aug '23
Rally Day 8/27
19
Aug '23
Tables with food, beverages, friends and enlightenment await you in the narthex at Peace Lutheran Church on August 27, 2023, following our 10:00 AM service.
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15
Aug '23
Welcome Vicar Brady Fox
15
Aug '23
As we look to the beginning of the new program year, we are excited to welcome a new seminary intern to the Peace staff this September. Vicar Brady Fox is a student at Wartburg Seminary and will be with us for about 20 hours a week for 2 years. Here is a bit of an introduction:
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28
Jul '23
Backpack Blessing 8/13
28
Jul '23
Blessing of the Backpacks, August 13
All are invited to bring a bag or backpack for a special blessing Sunday, August 13 …whether students, teachers, workers, crafters, or anything in between….
All are invited to bring a bag or backpack for a special blessing Sunday, August 13 …whether students, teachers, workers, crafters, or anything in between….
28
Jul '23
Austin Pride 8/12
28
Jul '23
Mark your Calendar: Saturday August 12
Austin celebrates PRIDE on August 12 with a festival and parade. Peace and area Lutheran congregations and organizations join in the celebration.
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28
Jul '23
Vicar Taylor Farewell
28
Jul '23
It’s time to say farewell. Vicar Taylor’s last Sunday at Peace is July 30th. After that, she will have completed all seminary requirements and will begin interviewing for her first call. Vicar Taylor has been a blessing to Peace’s community, and we send her with our prayers and blessings.
06
Jul '23
Book Club July 2023
06
Jul '23
Peace’s Book Club meets the 2nd Thursday of each month on zoom. The next meeting is Thursday, July13 at 1:30 PM. The book this month is The Book of Lost Names by Kristen Harmel. The August book will be The Storyteller by Jodi Picoult. If you wish to be added to the book club email list and/or receive the zoom link, please email us.
06
Jul '23
Women’s Bible Study
06
Jul '23
The Women’s Morning Bible Study group meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month on zoom. Our next gathering is Wednesday, July 12 at 9:30 AM. We use the current study/devotion from the Women of the ELCA Magazine, Gather. We read and discuss the material together so no preparation is required. We’d love to have you join us this month.
To get the lesson and bible readings or the zoom link please email us.
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Jun '23
Upcoming Anniversary
30
Jun '23
Peace Lutheran Church
is celebrating
50 years of ministry
with a Service of Gratitude
Sunday, September 10, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.
Reception to follow with Food, Fellowship & Memories
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May '23
VBS June 19-23
18
May '23
We are so excited for the return of Vacation Bible School this year at Peace. VBS will be June 10-23, 2023, 9am-12pm. Camp staff from Lutherhill will lead us in a great week about prayer with all the things you love about VBS: friends, songs, crafts, and games. VBS is open to kids who have completed kindergarten through fifth grade. Our registration fee is flexible. Space is limited, so register soon to reserve your slots. Register now!
12
May '23
Water from the Well
12
May '23
Water from the Well: New & Re-newing Member Series
If you are new or returning to Peace…or just looking to renew connections to God and others, we will be hosting a series of sessions for fellowship, learning and conversation this Spring. This series is always shaped by those who wish to participate.
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May '23
Crawfish Boil May 28
11
May '23
THE ANNUAL PENTECOST CRAWFISH BOIL!
Come celebrate Pentecost and Confirmation n Sunday, May 28 at the Peace Crawfish Boil!
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