From board books to Bible study, there’s something here for every reader

Step into the library this fall and you’ll notice a few changes—we’re adding comfortable seating and building a cozy atmosphere for our Second Sunday Coffee Corner, made possible by generous donations from members like you. A huge thank-you to our library volunteers, too, who keep the space organized, clean, and ready to help you, your family, or your group find exactly what you need. 

Peace’s new Pastor of Spiritual Care & Discover Peace introduces his family and his hopes for ministry together

Dear People of Peace, 

Greetings and grace to you all in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! 

It is with gratitude and excitement that I begin my call serving your congregation as Pastor of Spiritual Care & Discover Peace. I am so grateful to God and to the leadership of your congregation for the discerning conversations we had during the call process and for the work of the Spirit that has led us all to this moment. God is good. 

Time, talent, and treasure—simple ways to join God’s mission this fall

“In Sioux Falls as it is in Heaven.”

This fall, we are praying that the Holy Spirit would once again gather this community to God’s mission for this city. The pages of this magazine capture only some of the ways God is using this church to bless Sioux Falls.

Adam Hatle on watching Peace shape his life—and now his kids’

Hi, I’m Adam Hatle. I’ve been telling this story for years, and it finally seemed time to write it down—to share how Peace Lutheran has shaped my life and the way I think about serving the church today.

Kristen Rhoades and fellow volunteers support foster children through The Foster Network

During his mission and ministry of healing, Jesus invites his disciples to care for the orphans, the widows, and all who are most vulnerable in our world. And for Peace member Kristen Rhoades, this is what motivates her and fellow volunteers to support children through the foster care system at The Foster Network here in Sioux Falls.  

The Prayer Shawl Ministry celebrates two decades of comfort and care

The Peace Prayer Shawl Ministry began November 22, 2006. Our members have changed over the years, but one thing remains steadfast: the purpose of this caring ministry is to provide comfort and reassurance of God’s presence and love. Over 5,000 prayer shawls and pocket prayer shawls have been created and given to those who need to be “wrapped” in prayer and carry that prayer with them every day. Each shawl is also a reminder that its recipient is being lifted up in prayer.

How members are connecting through bike rides, cactuses, and new friendships

Discover Peace Adventures has been a new opportunity for Peace members to connect with each other in new ways. This past summer we’ve had chances to go on an early morning bike ride, join a creative writing group, enjoy music or a play in the park, plant a cactus, jam with a ukulele group, attend Pub Theology, and tour the Arboretum—to name just a few. Read on to hear from a few Peace members about the adventures that became this summer’s favorite ways to connect.

A year of quilts, bandages, and benevolence—plus an invitation to the Fall Retreat

You may have seen—or supported—a WELCA (Women of the ELCA) activity this year, but do you know just how much this group has been up to?

Emma Witt’s journey from Peace’s youth council to churchwide leadership

Not only am I getting to help build a future for the church, but I also get to help carve a path for the youth who come after me. God has truly blessed me with that call in my life.