My earliest memory of attending PLC was in my college days at Augie in the early 90s. Having grown up in a large, traditional church with stained-glass windows, gothic arches, and a massive pipe organ, the contemporary design and energetic pastor [Paul] were all things that intrigued me!

When it comes to outreach at Peace, nobody does it quite as faithfully as our WELCA family.

Peace Lutheran has a long history of providing care and support through the Stephen Ministry program. Even though Stephen Ministry has been around for many years, many people are not aware of what Stephen Ministry is. This is perhaps because so much of the work of Stephen Ministers happens behind the scenes.

Someone once told me, “Life is like a piano; what you get out of it depends on how you play it.” In a sense, being a member of a congregation is like that. As you put something into it of yourself, you gain so much in return.

I have been working with the Youth at Peace for over 25 years. Why, you ask? Because I feel called to spend time with them—growing their faith, listening to their hopes and dreams, and being a sounding board when the world gets hard.

I have been a member of Peace Lutheran Church for many years. My family moved to Sioux Falls in 1972, and we joined the church shortly after. Back then, the church was just getting started. I remember the building being very small, unlike what it is today.