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In an effort to provide convenience and flexibility for our church family, we invite you to give on-line.  Regardless of the day, the time, or the method of payment, you will have the ability to give securely online.  However you choose to give, we are so grateful for your generosity and we will continue to be faithful stewards of what God has entrusted us with. 

 

Grand Canyon Synod Growing in Faith: The Diakonia Program

Fall 2022 Foundation Year Class Enrollment in Progress!

Diakonia is a call to discipleship! After 40+ years, the Diakonia program has been re-imagined, taking the best of the current program and adding new elements and more flexibility.

When Jesus told his disciples, “Come, follow me,” (Mathew 4:19 NIV), it wasn’t simply a call for them to follow Jesus on the road. It was an invitation to life-long discipleship. That meant learning, listening, and sharing Jesus directly through his Word. In fact, the definition of disciple means follower or student.

Growing in Faith: Foundation Year– Six 5-week classes (for new students starting Sept 2022)

This first year of study will provide a strong foundation which will be built upon in year 2 and subsequent study.  This foundation year of classes will be offered each year with in-person classes in various locations in the Grand Canyon Synod in order to establish the community that has been so important to this program. Zoom options should also be offered for those either not close enough, or with physical limitations, which prevent attending in person.

1.   Christianity in a Lutheran Key

2.   Intro First Testament/Hebrew Scriptures

3.   Intro New Testament

4.   Lutheran Creeds and Confessions

5.   Living as a Christian in the world

6.   Worship Matters

 

Growing in Faith: Practical Year – Six 5-week classes

Road to Service or Faith Formation Tracks (for second year students starting Sept 2023)

Students who wish to earn a Growing in Faith: Diakonia graduation certificate need to choose a track for the practical year. This second year is designed to put flesh on the skeleton of the foundation year courses.  Additional classes may be taken after completing the two-year program as continuing education or Beyond Diakonia. These classes will be a combination of hybrid and on-line classes. 

For more information visit our website at https://www.diakonia.education or email admin@diakonia.education

Blessings and Joy!

Kimberle Kennedy, Chair

Growing in Faith – The Diakonia Program Grand Canyon Synod

 

Do you need a space to hold a gathering? 

Memorial Service/Celebration of Life (click here to see Memorial information and fees)

Wedding

Baptismal

Christening

Small to Medium Group Events (AA, Life Discovery, Scouts etc.)

If so, please click on our Event Registration Form

Your request will be reviewed and added to our calendar, if the date is available.  If your request can not be accommodated, we will contact you within 72 hours.

 

 

 

Peace Lutheran Church Sunday Morning Worship at 9:30 AM 

Can't make it to church to worship with us on Sunday? Pastor Ryan's Sermon's  and our informative Weekly Announcements are listed below.   Just click on the date and enjoy!  Our services are also available on Facebook at Peace Lutheran Church Peoria, AZ or go to Pieces of Piece on YouTube! 

YouTube: Pieces of Peace

Password is 1826589

AZPeaceOnEarth@gmail.com

 

Please feel free to contact us at 623-972-6785 with any questions or suggestions.  

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August 14, 2022 - Pastor's Sermon - Pentecost 10

August 14,  Announcements - Pentecost 10

August 7, 2022 - Pastor's Sermon - Pentecost 9

August 7,  Announcements - Pentecost 9

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July 31, 2022 - Macon's Sermon - Pentecost 8

July 31,  Announcements - Pentecost 8

July 24, 2022 - Pastor Ryan's Sermon - Pentecost 7

July 24,  Announcements - Pentecost 7

July 17, 2022 - Pastor Ryan's Sermon - Pentecost 6

July 17,  Announcements - Pentecost 6

July 10, 2022 - Pastor Ryan's Sermon - Pentecost 5

July 10, 2022 - Weekly Announcements - Pentecost 5

July 3, 2022 - Pastor Ryan's Sermon - Pentecost 4

July 3, 2022 - Weekly Announcements - Pentecost 4

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June 26, 2022 - Pastor Ryan's Sermon - Pentecost 3

June 26, 2022 - Weekly Announcements - Pentecost 3

June 19, 2022 - Pastor Ryan's Sermon - Pentecost 2

June 19, 2022 - Weekly Announcements - Pentecost 2

June 12, 2022 - Pastor Ryan's Sermon - Holy Trinity Sunday 

June 12 2022 - Weekly Announcements - Holy Trinity Sunday 

June 5, 2022 - Pastor Ryan's Sermon - Pentecost Sunday

June 5, 2022 - Weekly Announcements - Pentecost Sunday

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May 29, 2022 - Pastor Carl Zimmermann's Sermon - Easter 7

May 29, 2022 - Weekly Announcements - Easter 7

May 22, 2022 - Pastor Ryan's Sermon - Easter 6

May 22, 2022 - Weekly Announcements - Easter 6

May 15, 2022 - Macon Ratliff Sermon - Easter 5

May 15, 2022 - Weekly Announcements - Easter 5

May 8, 2022 - Pastor Ryan's Sermon - Easter 4

May 8, 2022 - Weekly Announcements - Easter 4

May 1, 2022 - Pastor Ryan's Sermon - Easter 3

May 1, 2022 - Weekly Announcements - Easter 3

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April 24, 2022 - Pastor Ryan's Sermon - Easter 2

April 24, 2022 - Weekly Announcements - Easter 2

April 17, 2022 - Pastor Ryan's Sermon - Easter Sunday

April 17, 2022 - Weekly Announcements - Easter Sunday

April 10, 2022 - Pastor Ryan's Sermon - Palm Sunday

April 10, 2022 - Weekly Announcements - Palm Sunday 

April 3, 2022 - Pastor Ryan's Sermon - 5th Sunday of Lent

April 3, 2022 - Weekly Announcements - 5th Sunday of Lent

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March 27, 2022 - Pastor Ryan's Sermon - 4th Sunday of Lent

March 27, 2022 - Weekly Announcements - 4th Sunday of Lent

March 20, 2022 - Macon's Message - 3rd Sunday of Lent

March 20, 2022 - Weekly Announcements - 3rd Sunday of Lent

March 13, 2022 - Pastor Ryan's Sermon - 2nd Sunday of Lent

March 13, 2022 - Weekly Announcements - 2nd Sunday of Lent

March 6, 2022 - Pastor Ryan's Sermon - 1st Sunday of Lent

March 6, 2022 - Weekly Announcements - 1st Sunday of Lent

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February 27, 2022 - Pastor Ryan's Sermon - Transfiguration of Our Lord

February 27. 2022 - Weekly Announcements - Transfiguration of Our Lord

February 20, 2022 - Pastor Ryan's Sermon - Epiphany 7

February 20. 2022 - Weekly Announcements - Epiphany 7

February 13. 2022 - Weekly Announcements - Epiphany 6

February 6. 2022 - Weekly Announcements - Epiphany 5

February 6, 2022 - Pastor Ryan's Sermon - Epiphany 5

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January 30, 2022 - Weekly Announcements - Epiphany 4

January 30, 2022 -  Pastor Ryan's Sermon - Epiphany 4

January 23, 2022 - Weekly Announcements - Epiphany 3

January 23, 2022 -  Pastor Ryan's Sermon - Epiphany 3

January 16, 2022 - Pastor Carl Zimmermann's Sermon - Epiphany 2

January 16, 2022 - Weekly Announcements - Epiphany 2

January 09, 2022 - Pastor Ryan's Sermon - Baptism of Our Lord

January 09, 2022 - Weekly Announcements - Baptism of Our Lord

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“…and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” Micah 6:8

 

Our new Social Justice Ministry is inviting all like minded Christians to join our efforts to make sure all people have the means, resources, and support to live as God intended!

  

Social Justice Ministry

“…and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” Micah 6:8

We have some news about an upcoming educational series; The Social Justice Ministry will start a 5 part series from the ELCA,

“Now is the Time.” It will start Oct 26, a Wednesday, and end on Nov. 23 at 6 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Please put this on your calendar. It will be a safe place to learn about Systemic Racism, and to share our concerns, and goals for the future as disciples of Jesus. I will give you more information as we get closer to the date. We have twelve members in this group, and 21 people so far who would like to receive the communications and educational materials twice monthly. The group members who gave permission to release their names for this Newsletter are: Ellen Bookout, Barb Petersen, Elizabeth Snow, Irene Steinke, Marilyn Uken, Betty Myers, and myself.

One of our members Ellen Bookout, is sharing here why she is passionate about the Social Justice Ministry: 

"Jesus commands us to "Love our neighbor as ourselves".  I know that  "my neighbor"  encompasses ALL PEOPLE.  "My Neighbor" deserves the privilege  of social justice, which includes equal opportunities and fair treatment politically,  economically and socially for ALL PEOPLE.  I believe Jesus’ command is at the heart of social justice.

I am sure that God touched my heart to sign the ELCA "Anti-Racist Pledge", which  committed me to actively participate in specific ways to be a part of the movement to promote social justice in our community and our country. He enlightened me as to these specific ways by encouraging me to become knowledgeable about: 'Freed in Christ:  Race, Ethnicity and Culture', the social statement that was adopted by a more than two-thirds majority vote of the ELCA by the Third Churchwide Assembly on August 31, 1993, at Kansas City, MO.  It expresses the ELCA's calling to celebrate culture and ethnicity.  This calling commits the ELCA to confront racism, to engage in public leadership, witness, and deliberation on these matters, and to advocate for justice and fairness for all people...".  In my opinion,  this Social Justice Ministry at Peace will enable us to answer God's calling to us through the ELCA to advocate for justice and fairness for all people.

Here at Peace, we have a heart for serving, and in this series in the fall, we will be learning about using our voice and actions to speak out and up for those who remain oppressed and abused. Please prayerfully consider how you may be able to participate. It will be a safe space.

The Social Justice Ministry is following the WELCA’s focus of: Systemic Racism, Gender Based Violence, and Human Trafficking. The three ways we will do that is through; Awareness raising- education, Accompaniment- relationship, and Advocacy. These articles will deal with educating ourselves on these issues, and those that relate to them. Starting in August, I will write about: Gaslighting, and White Fragility.

I ask you all to pray about this, and about this ministry. If you would like to receive these communications, please email me at piorkowskd@aol.com, and I will add you to the list. Education is key to healing. I pray you all feel the Holy Spirit’s tug to look within your heart, to learn more about this important ministry.

Blessings,

Debby Bare

 

For more information or to join this Ministry, please contact Debbie Bare piorkowskd@aol.com or call the church office at 623-972-6785.