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As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, the little pantry located at POP Church has been reconfigured to support holiday meals for our neighbors who make use of this resource in our community.
POP Church continues with gratitude and appreciation to share efforts to stock this pantry with the Apollos Christian Community, together with neighbors who “share what they can.”
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Are you looking for a way to share Christmas joy with those who need it most?
Help warm some hearts, hands and heads this winter season. You are invited to bring new hats & gloves and/or mittens to our “Warm Them Up Tree” in the Narthex beginning on the first Sunday in Advent, December 1st.
Men’s, women’s and children’s hats and gloves and/or mittens are all needed and will be gratefully accepted. Help us fill up the tree so that we can help keep as many heads and hands wa
...Join us as we share the love of Jesus and the joy of Christmas with 5 local families.
There is a sign-up sheet posted for the five different families in the Narthex. Each of the five families have been given a different color to help with the coordination process. Wish lists have been posted for the children with their Christmas gift ideas. Food items that are needed to feed these families have been posted as well.
Stop by the Narthex to sign-up for
...View Crèche display and enjoy a cup of coffee and a goodie.
Do you have a crèche at home that brings you joy during Christmas?
Would you like to share it with Prince of Peace?
The Womens' Group is planning the annual one-day crèche display again this year as part of the church’s Advent celebrations.
Please bring your crèches to be placed in the Narthex the week of December 2nd.
We would like to get as many displays as possible, simple, old, new, small, or elaborate. All ar
...Join us for midweek Advent Services on Wednesdays using the beloved service Holden Evening Prayer to fill your heart with the sights and sounds of hope this Advent season with three ELCA congregations (Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Christ Lutheran Church, and Prince of Peace Lutheran Church).
A different congregation will host each Wednesday evening:
December 4th – Lord of Life Lutheran Church of Darien
December 11th – Christ Lutheran Church of Clarendon Hills
December 18th –
..."Thank You - You are Awesome"
Items delievered to Operation Support our Troopos America last week,
with their astonishment in the quantity!
Also their volunteers in operation!
...Thank you to its supporters for another year to end hunger.
The 2024 CROP Hunger Walk Team wishes to thank and bless the wonderful community that generously supported the 39th Annual CROP Walk in Downers Grove on October 20, 2024.
What a joyful day it was with many walkers and volunteers enjoying a warm, beautiful day.
To date, we have donations of $1,753.96 toward local needs and world hunger! Overall, South DuPage CROP Hunger Walk 2024 raised $36,524.52!
Many thanks to all w
...You are encouraged to show your stewardship commitment for the coming year.
You will receive by mail the annual stewardship letter along with a time, talents, and treasure spiritual assesment.
Please fill out and return to church or bring with you on Pledge Sunday, November 10th.
Pledges are seen only by the Financial Secretary, Nancy Karuhn.,
...We invite you to join us for lunch on Sunday, October 27th after Service! Where everyone is welcome to bring your own lunch or a dish to share.
We get to sit back, relax, eat and enjoy each other company filled with laughter, good conversations, and of course, delicious food.
All are welcome to join and enjoy lunch as a church family.
...Preparation for the Giving Tree has started! Many of our volunteers that assisted are not in position to volunteer. We are in need of help to make sure the Giving Tree continues to be a success.
We are looking for a team in managing this event.
Please contact Jeanne Smejkal to learn more at 630.985-7377,
...Thanksgiving and Christmas are coming!!
Please support Prince of Peace with your purchase of Terri Lynn nuts, candy and snacks. They make great gifts and the perfect addition to your holiday receipes!
Orders can be placed through our online store - ONLINE STORE, or see a brochure/order form in the Narthex.
All purchases will be shipped directly to you. A portion of every product sold benefits Prince of Peace.
Orders ship FREE anywhere in the U.S. when your items total $30 or
...Join us for Reformation Sunday on October 27th at 10:00 am. Reformation Sunday is when we remember the work of Martin Luther and all the Reformers and their contributions to the faith.
We invite you to wear RED on Reformation Sunday to remind us of the fire of the Spirit – the day we mark the beginning of Martin Luther’s quest for self-reflection.
You will find our worship space adorned in red. Red reminds us of the power of the Holy Spirit coming among God's people.
...South DuPage CROP WALK is coming up on October 20!
Again, hosted by Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 4501 Main Street, Downers Grove.
This is the 39th Annual Walk, and Prince of Peace has been a strong supporter for many years. We always field a good-sized team and do some awesome fundraising, and we are actively engaged for this event this year.
We will be collecting donations of non-perishable food items to support the 2024 CROP WALK that will benefit local pantries.
Food ite
...Our Holiday Stocking Program has started!
We are collecting items from the list below for holiday stockings to help brighten the holidays for deployed US Military and we need your help!
Please leave donations on the appropriate table in the Narthex.
Thanks in advance for your generosity.
Let's help to make it a “Joyous Season” for these service personnel away
from their homes during the Christmas Holidays.
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