NEWS BLOG
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.
Following worship will be a potluck with an encore of Pastor Katy’s God’s Work, Our Hands Sunday session writing trans-affirmation letters. The session will include time to learn about writing letters to elected officials as well as some open time online together to write and color cards of positivity for trans people around the country.
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. This is one festive Sunday to attend in person, and get the low-down on how to participate in various boards, task forces and ministries that keep our immediate family in the “kindom of God” moving forward. Encounter the connection at Peace where you’d like join in doing “ God’s Work with Our Hands.” May we all share joy and “Live Generously” together on Rally Day and always
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.
30
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
18
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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10
May '23
Communion Learning Day
10
May '23
The Mystery of Holy Communion -Intergenerational Learning Day May 21
From time to time we pause to reflect and celebrate the gift and mystery of Holy Communion. Sometimes people are preparing to join the feast for the first time…and others may just be ready to think again about the meaning of this sacrament.
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Apr '23
CROP Walk 2023 Team
21
Apr '23
WELL DONE CROP WALK 2023 TEAM!
Thanks to all who helped support the Leander/Cedar Park CROP Hunger Walk on Sunday, April 16.
Thanks to all who helped support the Leander/Cedar Park CROP Hunger Walk on Sunday, April 16.
It’s not too late to donate if you haven’t gotten around to it yet!
Thank you for your dedication in serving our most vulnerable neighbors around the block and around the world!
01
Apr '23
Holy Week & Easter 2023
01
Apr '23
Our Lenten journey continues, and Holy Week is soon approaching. Below is the worship schedule for the rest of our journey to the cross and the empty tomb.
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20
Feb '23
Lent 2023
20
Feb '23
Lent with Peace Lutheran Church –
Lent arrives February 22, with Ash Wednesday. Below are some of the ways we will journey through Lent this year. (Worship services will be available in person on campus and via livestream unless announced otherwise.)
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Feb '23
Lord of Life
18
Feb '23
Joining with our Lord of Life Neighbors
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:
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17
Feb '23
Summer Camps
17
Feb '23
Summer Camps with Cross Trails Ministry
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.
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17
Feb '23
CROP Walk 2023
17
Feb '23
The Leander/Cedar Park CROP Hunger Walk will be on Sunday, April 16 at Twin Lakes Family YMCA Trailhead Pavilion. We’ll gather at 1:30pm for registration and send-off on our 5K walk shortly thereafter.
The Peace Team page is
https://events.crophungerwalk.
The Peace Team page is
https://events.crophungerwalk.
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27
Jan '23
Looking Ahead
27
Jan '23
Below are some dates to pencil in for exciting things coming up…though details are still being finalized.
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27
Jan '23
HCCM Needs
27
Jan '23
Hill Country Community Ministries (HCCM ) served 91,000 neighbors in need for 2022. The pantry has a continuous need for hygiene products. Please prayerfully consider adding to your grocery cart : shampoo, lotion, tooth paste, bar of soap, or toilet paper and bring those to Peace. Another way of giving is through a monetary donation.
Thanks for your consideration to our neighbors in need.
25
Jan '23
Covid Risk Low
25
Jan '23
We are so grateful that COVID community levels returned to Low quickly after the holidays – most of all because we know it means that fewer of our neighbors are sick and that our health care workers are less burdened. It also means our on campus protocols are much more flexible, for which we also give thanks.
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