Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA)

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA) Visit us at www.popappleton.org. A congregation of the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) and the East-Central Synod of Wisconsin, located at 2330 E.

"We are a family of Christians, growing in faith and reaching out in love!" Our RIC church is an engaged and inclusive congregation of disciples, transforming the lives in our community through the gospel of Jesus Christ. Calumet St. Appleton, WI 54915. Worship with us in-person or online on Sunday mornings at 8 a.m. or 9:40 a.m.

06/23/2026

The memorial service for Prince of Peace member, Janet Hemmen, on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA), Appleton, Wisconsin.

06/21/2026

4th Sunday after Pentecost | 6.21.26 | 9 am
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA) Worship
June 21, 2026 • 9 am

Wishing all the dads, father figures, and those who nurture, guide, mentor, parent, or care for others a Happy Father's ...
06/21/2026

Wishing all the dads, father figures, and those who nurture, guide, mentor, parent, or care for others a Happy Father's Day! May you feel all the love, health and happiness that you deserve this Sunday, and every day.

ATTENTION ALL CHILDREN GRADES 3K - 5TH: REGISTER FOR VBS TODAY!!We hope everyone has been having a great start to the su...
06/19/2026

ATTENTION ALL CHILDREN GRADES 3K - 5TH: REGISTER FOR VBS TODAY!!

We hope everyone has been having a great start to the summer! Have you heard about the the awesome August event to look forward to? Vacation Bible School (VBS)!!

• SUMMER VBS 2026 THEME: "Who Is My Neighbor?"
• DATES: Sunday, August 2 - Wednesday, August 5, 2026
• TIME: 5:00 - 7:30 pm each evening
• LOCATION: Our Saviour's Lutheran Church | 3009 N. Meade St., Appleton, WI
• AGES: Grades 3K/PreK - 5th (grade entering in fall)
• FREE!!!

Prince of Peace, Christ the King (Combined Locks) and Our Saviour’s Lutheran Churches are teaming up together again this summer to provide another amazing 4-day Vacation Bible School (VBS) experience! This FREE, 4-day program is taking place Sunday, August 2 - Wednesday, August 5 from 5:00 - 7:30 pm each day. Optional dinner is from 5-5:30 pm, and programming goes from 5:30-7:30 pm. The VBS program is open for all children entering grades 3K/PreK - 5th, and the theme is "Who Is My Neighbor?"

There is no cost to register or attend. Your child may attend any or all days, and you can also sign up on-site the first day that your child will be attending. The end time each day is 7:30 pm, but feel free to pick up your child(ren) when it works best for you and your family.

As the date approaches, more emails will go out regarding VBS to those who have registered, so be sure to register NOW so you don't miss out on future important info!

*****THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE TO BE ENSURED A FREE VBS T-SHIRT IS WEDNESDAY, JULY 15!!!*****

And feel free to spread the word — participation is NOT limited to members of these 3 churches! ALL children are welcome to participate!

REGISTER TODAY by clicking the following link or scanning the QR code in either flyer below: https://bit.ly/4dTZxuk

Stay tuned for more info.

Feel free to reach out to Barbara with any questions at [email protected].

We hope your kiddos can join in the fun!

“Juneteenth has never been a celebration of victory or an acceptance of the way things are. It’s a celebration of progre...
06/19/2026

“Juneteenth has never been a celebration of victory or an acceptance of the way things are. It’s a celebration of progress. It’s an affirmation that despite the most painful parts of our history, change is possible, and there is still so much work to do.”
- President Barack Obama

Today we honor Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Let us lament our nation's history of slavery, give thanks for freedom and justice, and pray for an end to racism, racial inequity and oppression everywhere, using the words of ELCA Worship's Juneteenth Observance Prayer of the Day:

"Holy and righteous God, you created us in your image. Grant us grace to contend fearlessly against evil and to make no peace with oppression. Help us, like those of generations before us who resisted the evil of slavery and human bo***ge in any form and any manner of oppression. Help us to use our freedoms to bring justice among people and nations everywhere, to the glory of your Holy name through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen."

On Friday, May 1, we were delighted to once again host the area's premier handbell group, Encore! Handbell Ensemble, at ...
06/18/2026

On Friday, May 1, we were delighted to once again host the area's premier handbell group, Encore! Handbell Ensemble, at Prince of Peace for a wonderful evening of fabulous music with their Spring concert, "Ringing Wet: Songs Inspired by Water."

The ringers had the audience both singing and clapping along to “Singin’ in the Rain” as they imagined Gene Kelly tapping across the stage, and in stunned silence with their beautifully ethereal "Change Ring Prelude on ‘Divinum Mysterium.’”

Under the direction of Danny Schierl, the talent and musicality of the group is supreme, and we were honored to have them and enjoy their performance.

Thank you to the entire Prince of Peace Soli Deo Gloria Handbell ensemble and family members for helping us make the ringers and attendees feel welcomed! We thank you for helping set up the bell tables and refreshments, greeting at the doors, and helping with cleanup afterwards.

In lieu of tickets, a freewill donation was collected. Thank you to everyone who contributed to help support both the Encore! and PoP Soli Deo Gloria handbell ensembles, and enjoy these photos from the incredible concert!

Register TODAY for faith250 Appleton: A Multifaith Journey Through America's Founding Texts! • What: faith250 Applet...
06/17/2026

Register TODAY for faith250 Appleton: A Multifaith Journey Through America's Founding Texts!

• What: faith250 Appleton: A Multifaith Journey Through America's Founding Texts
• Dates: Tuesday, June 23 (next week!) & June 30
• Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
• Location: Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA) | 2330 E. Calumet St, Appleton | Narthex & Congregational Life Room (CLR)

Join Wisconsin Interfaith Voter Engagement Campaign (WIVEC) and ESTHER Fox Valley for gatherings leading up to the 4th of July, where neighbors will read and discuss America's most inspiring founding words. It's a once-in-a-generation chance to counter division and build unity together.

Reflect on spiritual and moral questions, while encouraging in civic (not political) engagement.

Build lasting relationships between local leaders and institutions that care about our country’s future, grounded in pride, patriotism, empathy, and unity.

Break bread, discuss texts that are the cornerstone of American democratic history, and build fellowship, illustrating how an array of local institutions can form the basis of America’s positive civic health.

THE FOUR TEXTS (https://faith250.org/the-texts):
• The New Colossus, Emma Lazarus
• What to the Slave is The Fourth of July?, Frederick Douglass
• The Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson
• America The Beautiful, Katharine Lee Bates

Make the 250th anniversary of our country's founding a time of shared civic renewal, rather than division or conflict.

We will meet 2 times discussing two texts at each meeting, starting this coming Tuesday, June 23 and the following Tuesday, June 30 from 6:30-8:30pm. Snacks and beverages will be provided.

Register and join in-person or virtually:
• In-person registration: https://bit.ly/4uAfhcj
• Online registration: https://bit.ly/4us4Irp

faith250 is a program that invites faith leaders and communities across the country to form clusters of congregations to act as sacred spaces for listening to one another, clarifying our shared civic values, and celebrating our hopes for America. Check out their website for more info about the organization: https://faith250.org/

Questions? Email Rhonda Lindner at [email protected]

We hope to see you there at one or both evenings!

On Wednesday, June 3, a small but close-knit group of youth joined Barbara, Laurie and Lori for a fun, summer-like eveni...
06/17/2026

On Wednesday, June 3, a small but close-knit group of youth joined Barbara, Laurie and Lori for a fun, summer-like evening spent outside (a couple kids missing from pics, too)! The crew gather around a campfire in the northwest parking lot and shared their day's "highs & lows," had a devotional, roasted marshmallows & made s'mores, played some nighttime yard games, including sardines, and shared a LOT of laughter as the school year was winding down and summer was revving up!

We are excited to provide 2 more upcoming PoP Youth Group summer events for our youth for you to add to your calendars!

• Lifest @ Sunnyview Expo Center: Saturday, July 11 | 3 - 10/11 pm – RSVP DEADLINE: Wednesday, July 1
• Fun Day @ Bay Beach: Monday, August 10 | 9 am - 4 pm – RSVP DEADLINE: Saturday, August 1!

RSVP by emailing Barbara at [email protected].

More info will come out as the dates approach, but feel free to ask her any questions you may have in the meantime.

PoP Youth Group summer events are for youth entering grades 6th - 12th this upcoming 2026-2027 school year. If you haven't already done so, please fill out and submit a PoP Youth Ministry Release form, required for all youth in 3K - 12th grade who participate in PoP youth events and programs, and is good through August 31, 2027: https://www.popappleton.org/Youth-Ministry-Release-Form

We're excited to keep the fun going with our youth all summer long! Hope to see them soon!

Address

2330 E. Calumet Street
Appleton, WI
54915

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 3pm
Sunday 8:30am - 10:30am

Telephone

+19207395255

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