Upcoming Events...
Souper Bowl Sunday is February 5th. Join us as we participate in the Souper Bowl of Caring, a national movement to fight hunger and poverty. Bring a donation of canned beef stew (preferred), hearty soup or contribute $1. Contributions will be given to Gaithersburg HELP, our local food pantry assisting our neighbors in need.
Please join us for great burgers at FIVE GUYS in Kentlands on Wednesday, February 8 from 5-8 pm. Bring in a flyer and 20% of your purchase will support our Youth Group.
Women's Book Group - The next gathering of the Women's Book Group is Thursday, February 9th at 7:30 pm. Lesa Sullivan is hosting the evening; they will discuss Wild Swans, Three Daughters of China by Jung Chang. RSVP to Lesa.
Saturday, February 11 from 6 to 9 pm is our next Parents’ Night Out. Bring your children, ages 3-11 to the Fellowship hall for crafts, a game and a movie. Pizza dinner will be provided.
We are pleased to announce that Prince of Peace has officially signed a contract with Kerns Group Architects to work with us on developing our Master Building Plan! On Sunday, February 12 at 12:30 pm and on Thursday, February 16 at 7:30 pm, the architects will lead Architect Open Forums. These are informal discussion times when the architects will be present to listen to members and hear about their hopes, dreams and priorities for the building and the mission that the building will serve. Please mark your calendars now and plan to be present for one or both of these forums!
POP Rocks Game Night is back by popular demand! The young adult group (approximately 22-35) will be having a game night in the Fellowship Hall on Friday, February 17, at 7:30 pm.
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper – Join us for a pancake supper on Feb. 21, 2012 from 5-7 pm! We'll also burn palms from last year to make ashes for this year's Ash Wednesday service!
Ash Wednesday Eucharist - February 22, 2012 @ 7:30 pm
PoP Coffee House, Saturday, February 25, 7:30pm. Save The Date! Come enjoy a fun, relaxing evening of eclectic Irish music and acoustic rock at our first ever PoP Coffeehouse. Regina Koenig's band, The Eclectiks, and guitarist Steve Plewes will provide their unique brand of fun Irish music and acoustic rock. Monetary donations will be accepted for the benefit of Habitat for Humanity. If you have questions, please contact Steve Plewes or Regina Koenig.
Thanksgiving in February - February 28
30 Hour Famine - March 9-10
Workcamp – June 24-30, 2012
ELCA National Youth Gathering – July 18-22, 2012
Vacation Bible School – July 30 – August 3, 2012
Recent Events...
Our Annual Congregational Meeting was held on Sunday, January 29, 2012. In addition to our regular business, we heard from Kerns Group Architects who will be working with us to develop our Master Building Plan!
Faith-Full Families’ Epiphany was be held on January 19th as families with pre-school elementary age children, and their siblings, enjoyed dinner, crafts, a Bible story and fellowship!
Our 4th annual Chili Cook-Off was held on Saturday, January 7th! 43 Chilis, cornbreads and desserts competed as we all enjoyed great food, entertainment and fundraising for the ELCA Youth Gathering and Work Camp expenses.
Our Living Nativity was back from December 19-22 along Route 28 as members of Prince of Peace dressed up in costumes to share the Christmas message with people driving by and walking by our church! Read more about it in the article about us on patch.com!
Our Annual Christmas pageant was held on Sunday, December 11.
Our second Annual Christmas Cantata was held on Sunday evening, December 4 as our choir and guest instrumentalists ushered in the season with “Joy, Joy, Joy – Celebrating the Season, The Story, The Savior”, by Deborah Craig-Claar and David T. Clydesdale!
Faith-Full Families’ Advent Eventwas be held on December 1st as families with pre-school – elementary age children, and their siblings, gathered for dinner, crafts, a Bible story and fellowship.
Looking Forward: Improving Fellowship, Worship, Learning, and Service Opportunities with New and Renovated Spaces for Prince of Peace! Following approval from the Congregation, the Building Committee is working to select an architect to help us develop a Master Plan. You can read more about it on the New page with information for architect selection and background information.
A Halloween Party, including "trunk-or-treating" was held for small children (and hosted by HS youth) on Friday evening, October 28!
On Reformation Sunday, October 30, 5 of our youth were confirmed!
Our 2nd annual Auction was held on Saturday, October 15 from 6-9pm! It was a great evening of great food, great music and great fellowship! and music!