Carol Singalong 2024

Peace Lutheran Church Invites you to sing together “The Loveliest Christmas Songs”

Finland is a country where typically the people are not very religious. However there is a much beloved Finnish holiday tradition, called  “The Loveliest Christmas Songs”. Each December the churches in Finland provide an opportunity for everyone to sing Christmas Carols together. This is not a religious service, there is no sermon or prayers or readings; it is simply singing favorite Christmas Carols with others. Singing together lifts the spirit and brings joy.  Peace Lutheran Church (10625 N FM 620) invites the community on Sunday, December 8 at 5:00 pm to sing “The Loveliest Christmas Songs” together.  Light refreshments will be available afterward. It is free to all. 


Holiday Meal Drive 2024

Thank You!
Due to your generosity, the peaches and pie shells have been delivered. Along with all the other partners who support Hill Country Community Ministry they will again be able to supply a hearty Holiday Meal to those in our community who would have not been able to celebrate
 


Potlucks Oct – Nov

Upcoming Post-Worship Potlucks
 
We are excited for our next series of post-worship potlucks. Here are out topics for the coming weeks:
 
October 13 – Sermon Stammtisch – deeper conversation about the lectionary texts and Sunday sermon.
October 20 – Fall Festival Preparations – Feel free to bring food to share and help us get ready for the Fall Festival beginning at 1:30!
October 27 – Reformation Jeopardy! – You won’t want to miss this fun Reformation Trivia event…and perhaps some food reminiscent of 1600’s Germany…?
November 3 – All Saints Stammtisch – conversation on the sermon and All Saints Sunday. Feel free to bring a dish that honors the memory of a loved one (and a recipe card to share), if you wish.
November 10 – Inside Out 2 Movie Matinee – We’ll have some themed treats and discussion starters, and then a screening of Pixar’s most recent film, beginning at noon, with discussion to follow. Activities for all ages will be available. (Note, this session will extend a bit longer than the usual potluck, until about 2:30 pm.)
 
You are always invited to bring a dish to share or a brown bag lunch. See you there!


Fall Festival 10/20

Sunday, October 20, 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM – Rain or Shine
 
Have fun with your family, friends and neighbors. There will be activities and games for all ages: ring toss — yard jenga — corn hole – pumpkin sweep – pumpkin relay — fall crafts — cookie walk — temporary tattoos — guessing the weight of the great pumpkin — food


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Bible Blessing Oct 27

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Bible Blessing on Reformation Sunday October 27 at 10:00 am 

As we commemorate the Protestant Reformation, we remember Martin Luther, who translated the New Testament into the language of the people so we might all read God’s word for yourselves. If you would like a Bible, for yourself or a loved one, we will bless one in worship to send home with you! (Feel free to let us know ahead of time the ages of those we can gift Bibles so we have the most appropriate versions ready.) You may also bring your own devotional Bible to be blessed for the coming year of study and prayer.


All Saints Sunday Nov 3

All Saints Sunday Worship – November 3

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 27 (or you may email names to office@peaceaustin.org to be added).


Potluck Topic 10/6

Faith & Civic Life – Putting it into Practice

This Sunday for potluck, we will follow up on our previous series by holding a ballot research session where folks can look over their sample ballot and research down ballot candidates and other issues for the upcoming election. We will also go over the legislative priorities that have been released by Texas Impact for the upcoming Texas State Legislative Session beginning in January.

You are invited to bring a dish to share or a brown bag lunch. You may want to print your sample ballot ahead of time, if you can. See you there!


Civic Life & Faith

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).
Read more…


Day of Service 9/8

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.