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Children’s Minister Position Open
Peace Lutheran Church in the Hilltop of Tacoma seeks a part-time Children’s Minister to strengthen faith formation of children in our congregation and Hilltop community, build relationships with children and parents/guardians, and encourage living faith and service in community. See the job description. Send cover letter and resume to plcjobs@peacetacoma.org or Peace Lutheran Church, 2106 S. Cushman Ave., Tacoma, WA 98405. Priority deadline October 10.
Peace Lutheran Church in the Hilltop of Tacoma seeks a part-time Children’s Minister to strengthen faith formation of children in our congregation and Hilltop community, build relationships with children and parents/guardians, and encourage living faith and service in community. See the job description. Send cover letter and resume to plcjobs@peacetacoma.org or Peace Lutheran Church, 2106 S. Cushman Ave., Tacoma, WA 98405. Priority deadline October 10.
Youth Minister Position Open
Peace Lutheran Church in the Hilltop of Tacoma seeks a part-time Youth Minister to strengthen faith formation of youth in our diverse congregation and Hilltop community through building relationships, recruiting volunteers, and building an overall youth ministry supporting youth to build relationships and live out their faith. See the job description. Send cover letter and resume to plcjobs@peacetacoma.org or Peace Lutheran Church, 2106 S. Cushman Ave., Tacoma, WA 98405. Priority deadline October 10.
Peace Lutheran Church in the Hilltop of Tacoma seeks a part-time Youth Minister to strengthen faith formation of youth in our diverse congregation and Hilltop community through building relationships, recruiting volunteers, and building an overall youth ministry supporting youth to build relationships and live out their faith. See the job description. Send cover letter and resume to plcjobs@peacetacoma.org or Peace Lutheran Church, 2106 S. Cushman Ave., Tacoma, WA 98405. Priority deadline October 10.
Opportunities to Serve
Garden Work Day
Garden work day: Join us Saturday, October 4, 9:30 to 11 am. We will renovate the garden beds, removing old plants and weeds, digging in compost and lime, and planting cover crops.
Garden work day: Join us Saturday, October 4, 9:30 to 11 am. We will renovate the garden beds, removing old plants and weeds, digging in compost and lime, and planting cover crops.
Sunday Tech Team Volunteers Needed
Are you interested in learning how to manage the sound and record the Sunday service? Free training provided, great team, a cool way to use your time and talent to serve others only one Sunday per month. If you are interested, please reach out to Don Gillis, Brendan, or Charissa.
Are you interested in learning how to manage the sound and record the Sunday service? Free training provided, great team, a cool way to use your time and talent to serve others only one Sunday per month. If you are interested, please reach out to Don Gillis, Brendan, or Charissa.
Children’s Worship Assistant Volunteers Needed
Our wonderful Children’s Ministry team would like to continue providing age-appropriate worship for children during the sermon and prayer time at the 11 am service. During the summer months we will need adults and older youth to make that a reality. We need you! If you are willing to be a Children’s Worship Assistant, please sign-up on the clipboard at the Welcome Table. You won’t have to teach or be in charge but would be a valuable assistant! You would also get to know some of our littlest people of faith and glean from their love of learning about God. Questions? Contact Andrew Wright
Our wonderful Children’s Ministry team would like to continue providing age-appropriate worship for children during the sermon and prayer time at the 11 am service. During the summer months we will need adults and older youth to make that a reality. We need you! If you are willing to be a Children’s Worship Assistant, please sign-up on the clipboard at the Welcome Table. You won’t have to teach or be in charge but would be a valuable assistant! You would also get to know some of our littlest people of faith and glean from their love of learning about God. Questions? Contact Andrew Wright
Peace Lutheran Church Events & Information
Sunday Morning Schedule
- 8:30 am: Worship
- 9:30 am: Breakfast & Fellowship
- 9:45 am: Education Hour
- 11 am: Worship (also livestreamed), with Refreshments & Fellowship following
Sunday Morning Faith Offerings
(during the Faith Education Hour 9:45-10:45 am each Sunday)
- Godly Play for children ages 4 – 3rd grade
- Explorers class for 4th-6th graders
- Feet to Faith confirmation class for 7th-8th graders
- Adult and Older Youth Education class
Adult & Older Youth Education Sundays at 9:45 am
- September 28: Learning opportunities on inclusivity and belonging, led by the Anti-Racism Work Group
- October 5, 12, & 19: Stewards of God’s Love: Down, In, and Out, a series from the Stewardship Team
- October 26: Sabbatical Stories & Reflections on Hospitality, led by Pastor John and Leigh Wong
- November 2 & 9: Ministry of Place housing forums
- November 16 & 23: Learning opportunities on inclusivity and belonging, led by the Anti-Racism Work Group
Peace Devotional Book
It’s here! The second Peace Devotional Book is ready for you! Special thanks to our dearly departed Shari Shelton and the Writing Group for pulling together the reflections and writings in this very large book (over 500 pages), and thanks to all who contributed! Cost is a donation of $20 or more (actual cost per book was $50). If you would like a book and the cost is a hardship, please contact Pastor John. We also have a few of the first Peace Devotional Books available for purchase for $20. Buy a book on Sunday September 28 in the multipurpose room between worship services, or contact the church office for one after that.
It’s here! The second Peace Devotional Book is ready for you! Special thanks to our dearly departed Shari Shelton and the Writing Group for pulling together the reflections and writings in this very large book (over 500 pages), and thanks to all who contributed! Cost is a donation of $20 or more (actual cost per book was $50). If you would like a book and the cost is a hardship, please contact Pastor John. We also have a few of the first Peace Devotional Books available for purchase for $20. Buy a book on Sunday September 28 in the multipurpose room between worship services, or contact the church office for one after that.
Church Staff Update
Deacon Charissa has discerned she will be moving on from her position at Peace at the end of December to be a life and grief coach. We are so grateful for her service to the church and pray God’s blessing in her transition.
Stewards of God’s Love: Down, In, and Out
Our Sunday stewardship series is October 5, 12, & 19. In worship and in Sunday faith education at 9:45 am for adults and older youth over these three weeks, through Bible study, reflection, and personal stories, we’ll look at how God has come down to us in love through Jesus, we’ll look in to discover all God has entrusted to our care, and we’ll look out to understand the needs of our neighbors and how we’re called to respond with our lives to serve God and our community.
Our Sunday stewardship series is October 5, 12, & 19. In worship and in Sunday faith education at 9:45 am for adults and older youth over these three weeks, through Bible study, reflection, and personal stories, we’ll look at how God has come down to us in love through Jesus, we’ll look in to discover all God has entrusted to our care, and we’ll look out to understand the needs of our neighbors and how we’re called to respond with our lives to serve God and our community.
Community Bible Study
Starting October 2, Pastor John facilitates a Community Bible Study in the church Conference Room and online on Teams (your choice) Thursdays 1-2 pm on the scripture readings for worship the following Sunday. We read scripture, share conversation, and pray as we listen for God to speak to us & through us. Email Pastor John for Teams link.
Starting October 2, Pastor John facilitates a Community Bible Study in the church Conference Room and online on Teams (your choice) Thursdays 1-2 pm on the scripture readings for worship the following Sunday. We read scripture, share conversation, and pray as we listen for God to speak to us & through us. Email Pastor John for Teams link.
Community For Such a Time As This
Searching for a place to listen to God and share with others about how to live as a faithful follower of Jesus now, in America, during such a time as this? Come to a group that meets on second Sundays after 11 am worship. Contact Lynn (lynn_longfield@hotmail.com).
Friday Morning Men’s Fellowship
7–8:30 am every Friday at Red Elm Café, 1114 MLK Jr. Way. All men are welcome. Bible study, fellowship, and prayer support. Contact Malcolm Carroll with questions (253-282-0218) or just show up.
7–8:30 am every Friday at Red Elm Café, 1114 MLK Jr. Way. All men are welcome. Bible study, fellowship, and prayer support. Contact Malcolm Carroll with questions (253-282-0218) or just show up.
Peace Cafe
To support our community, we are open on Fridays from 3-7 pm. Community members can grab refreshments and enjoy a movie, games, fellowship, and join us for our community meals from 5:30-6:30 pm.
To support our community, we are open on Fridays from 3-7 pm. Community members can grab refreshments and enjoy a movie, games, fellowship, and join us for our community meals from 5:30-6:30 pm.
Clothing Bank and Community Meals
- Community Resources Meals are served Fridays from 5:30-6:30 pm.
- Clothing Closet hours are from 6-7 pm on Mondays and Fridays.
Youth Dinners
We are hosting dinners for all middle and high school youth in the homes of Peace families on the fourth Sunday of the month. This is a time for food, fellowship and fun! Future dinners will be on September 28 (Pedricks) and October 26 (Kagochis). Please reach out to Kathy Hanawalt at 253-572-0133 or kathyhanawalt@gmail.com for more information or if you need a ride.
We are hosting dinners for all middle and high school youth in the homes of Peace families on the fourth Sunday of the month. This is a time for food, fellowship and fun! Future dinners will be on September 28 (Pedricks) and October 26 (Kagochis). Please reach out to Kathy Hanawalt at 253-572-0133 or kathyhanawalt@gmail.com for more information or if you need a ride.
Ideas for Taking Action in These Challenging Times
Many in the Peace community have reached out to the Anti-Racism Work Group and the church staff asking what we can do during these challenging times in which many vulnerable people in our nation and world are fearful and anxious. In hopes of empowering and encouraging our church family, we are sharing ideas for action we can take to collectively make a huge impact in our community.
Many in the Peace community have reached out to the Anti-Racism Work Group and the church staff asking what we can do during these challenging times in which many vulnerable people in our nation and world are fearful and anxious. In hopes of empowering and encouraging our church family, we are sharing ideas for action we can take to collectively make a huge impact in our community.
Peace Bumper Stickers
Interested in a bumper sticker that says, “I’m at Peace on the Hilltop”? Cost is $5 toward the emergency assistance fund. See Teresa Jackson in the kitchen on Sundays to purchase one!
Interested in a bumper sticker that says, “I’m at Peace on the Hilltop”? Cost is $5 toward the emergency assistance fund. See Teresa Jackson in the kitchen on Sundays to purchase one!
Immigration Conversation Presentation
Did you miss the after worship conversation when members of the Anti-Racism Work Group led us in a conversation about new policies about immigration, what ICE can and cannot do, what individuals have the right to, and what strategies we can employ as a church body? Check out the presentation here. More info to come.
Did you miss the after worship conversation when members of the Anti-Racism Work Group led us in a conversation about new policies about immigration, what ICE can and cannot do, what individuals have the right to, and what strategies we can employ as a church body? Check out the presentation here. More info to come.
Anti-Racism Toolkit
We are working on ways to be intentionally inclusive and equitable within our church community and beyond. The Anti-Racism Work Group has developed this anti-racism toolkit to allow all of us to explore concrete ways to weave anti-racist practices into our church life. Please check it out and learn more about it this fall in Sunday Faith Education classes.
We are working on ways to be intentionally inclusive and equitable within our church community and beyond. The Anti-Racism Work Group has developed this anti-racism toolkit to allow all of us to explore concrete ways to weave anti-racist practices into our church life. Please check it out and learn more about it this fall in Sunday Faith Education classes.
Anti-Racism Book Resource Library
The Anti-Racism Work Group has rolled out a book cart with their recommended anti-racism books to borrow for your personal growth and deeper understanding. Check it out on Sundays in the multipurpose room.
The Anti-Racism Work Group has rolled out a book cart with their recommended anti-racism books to borrow for your personal growth and deeper understanding. Check it out on Sundays in the multipurpose room.
Children’s Worship
Children’s Worship is offered in person during 11 am worship. Children are invited to the basement classroom (with air purification) after the scripture readings for a special Godly Play Bible story and response time, and then they will return to the sanctuary to join their family for the time of Holy Communion.
Children’s Worship is offered in person during 11 am worship. Children are invited to the basement classroom (with air purification) after the scripture readings for a special Godly Play Bible story and response time, and then they will return to the sanctuary to join their family for the time of Holy Communion.
2025 Ministry Plan and Annual Report
If you haven’t seen a copy of these documents distributed at the Annual Congregational Meeting, check them out using the links above or find copies on the table outside the sanctuary. God is doing great things in and through Peace Lutheran Church! Thanks be to God!
If you haven’t seen a copy of these documents distributed at the Annual Congregational Meeting, check them out using the links above or find copies on the table outside the sanctuary. God is doing great things in and through Peace Lutheran Church! Thanks be to God!
Future Directions of Peace Lutheran Church
We have been asking, as followers of Jesus, how is God calling us to do God’s work, to love God and love our neighbor, at this time and in this place? A foundational commitment to anti-racism and a group of recommendations have arisen from this Future Directions discernment process. Please pray for our church as we seek to live out these Future Directions, and please consider how you will “get in where you fit in.”
We have been asking, as followers of Jesus, how is God calling us to do God’s work, to love God and love our neighbor, at this time and in this place? A foundational commitment to anti-racism and a group of recommendations have arisen from this Future Directions discernment process. Please pray for our church as we seek to live out these Future Directions, and please consider how you will “get in where you fit in.”
Peace Community Center Events & Information
Support for Peace Community Center
The Board of Directors of Peace Community Center asks for our community’s continued care, service to students, prayers, and ongoing financial support as we engage the challenging, but necessary work, of building a more sustainable future for Peace Community Center.
The Board of Directors of Peace Community Center asks for our community’s continued care, service to students, prayers, and ongoing financial support as we engage the challenging, but necessary work, of building a more sustainable future for Peace Community Center.
Community Engagement and Strategic Planning Process
Please read the most recent update from the Board of Directors here.
Please read the most recent update from the Board of Directors here.
Community Engagement
Gathering with Namibian & Angolan Lutheran Bishops
Bishop Keith Marshall hosts a Get-Acquainted Gathering for Lutheran Bishops from Namibia & Angola Monday, September 29 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Parkland (12115 Park Ave S): 5:30 – 7 pm Soup Supper and Holden Evening Prayer. Come welcome our global companions!
Bishop Keith Marshall hosts a Get-Acquainted Gathering for Lutheran Bishops from Namibia & Angola Monday, September 29 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Parkland (12115 Park Ave S): 5:30 – 7 pm Soup Supper and Holden Evening Prayer. Come welcome our global companions!
Bishop Installation
Bishop Keith Marshall will be installed in a celebration worship on Saturday October 11 at 2 pm at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1515 Harrison Ave. NW, Olympia. A light reception will follow. All are welcome!
Hunger Event October is Hunger month. The Southwestern and Northwestern WA Synods are sponsoring a hunger fundraiser, Concert at the Crossroads, Sunday Oct 12, 1-3 pm, at All Saints Lutheran Church, 27225 Military Rd S, Auburn, WA. Purchase tickets here.
Register to Vote!
For eligible voters, voting is part of our calling from God—and to pray and discern how to vote to benefit the common good according to God’s values. You can register to vote online (votewa.gov) or by mail until 8 days before the election Nov. 4 or in-person through Election Day.
For eligible voters, voting is part of our calling from God—and to pray and discern how to vote to benefit the common good according to God’s values. You can register to vote online (votewa.gov) or by mail until 8 days before the election Nov. 4 or in-person through Election Day.
Equity Community Events and Opportunities
Visit MulticulturallyMinded PC on Facebook/Instagram to learn about Cultural/Community events in our area. Questions? Ask Lea Green
Visit MulticulturallyMinded PC on Facebook/Instagram to learn about Cultural/Community events in our area. Questions? Ask Lea Green
Shalom Project – a Partnership with St. Mark’s by the Narrows Lutheran Church
Peace Lutheran Church and St. Mark’s have partnered around a Shalom Project to bring solar panels to the houses we steward and to work on bringing more trees to the Hilltop. Read more and see photos about the solar project and the tree project.
Peace Lutheran Church and St. Mark’s have partnered around a Shalom Project to bring solar panels to the houses we steward and to work on bringing more trees to the Hilltop. Read more and see photos about the solar project and the tree project.
KEEP IN TOUCH
2106 South Cushman Ave.
Tacoma, WA 98405
Phone: (253) 383-1317
Fax: (253) 383-0702
Email: plcadmin@peacetacoma.org
Summer Late Nights: Free Hangouts and Dinner for Tacoma Teens
Tacoma Public Schools middle and high schoolers will have a free place to get dinner and hang out with friends every weeknight this summer starting June 26. Summer Late Nights opens across Tacoma, with schools, community centers and non-profits opening their doors to keep teens safe and engaged.
Tacoma Public Schools middle and high schoolers will have a free place to get dinner and hang out with friends every weeknight this summer starting June 26. Summer Late Nights opens across Tacoma, with schools, community centers and non-profits opening their doors to keep teens safe and engaged.