Updated COVID Protocol
According to CDC guidance about community transmission levels and the currently low levels of transmission in Ramsey, Anoka, and Hennepin Counties, Peace is updating its COVID policy. We no longer require masks in worship. (People may, of course, choose to mask at any time.) People with symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19 are encouraged to stay home in order to take care of themselves and to help protect the Peace community.
If our status changes, we will notify you.
We have returned to having our songbooks located under the pew chairs, passing the plate for the offering, and signing the attendance pads that are passed up and down the rows. Please remember to sign in! (We must submit our weekly attendance to Annual Conference.) Fellowship times following worship are back, too!
Affirm and Church Conference on April 10
On Sunday, we celebrate with our Affirmers in a special fellowship time following worship. Then at 11:30, we will hold an important Church Conference (Congregational Meeting) to approve the Pastoral Support Package for Pastor Jason Steffenhagen. Pastor Steffenhagen is being appointed to Peace beginning Sunday, May 1, 2022. Part of the procedure of the transition is to present the Pastoral Support Package agreed to by the Pastoral Search Team for approval by the congregation before the new pastor begins their appointment at Peace. The Church Conference will be the opportunity for the congregation to move, discuss and vote on his Pastoral Support Package.
April 17 is Easter!
Easter treats will be available for children in the Commons following worship.
Thanks to all of you for making the concert such a success!
Bobby Jo Valentine presented a great concert on March 26, and donations to OutFront totaled just over $2000. Bobby blessed us with music and conversation at worship on Sunday as well. Gary had the time of his life “bouncing around” and talking to everyone!
Are you a gardener?
Please consider joining the Garden Group to help improve and maintain the gardens at church. Most weeks include light weeding, deadheading, and watering. Two individuals are assigned to a week at a time for a total of four to five times between the end of May to the beginning of October. Let’s keep Peace looking beautiful. Contact Jean Briggs at 651-784-3044 or brfam4@aol.com.
The Good Neighbor Center Tutoring and Mentoring program needs tutors!
We love working in small groups or individually with our young people and that takes a village! We’re at 441 Rice Street in St. Paul (55103). We would love to have you, on your first night, come at 6 pm and stay until 8:30. We’re here Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays all year! Our students range from kindergarten to college. Thank you! Contact: Amanda@441rice.com, 651-587-3451
It’s Electrifying! The Future of Public Transportation in the Twin Cities
Zoom in to hear Peter Lindstrom of the Metropolitan Council address this topic on Monday, April 25 at 7 pm. Besides being on the Metro Council, Lindstrom has served as mayor of Falcon Heights and is currently a manager with Clean Energy Resource Teams at the University of Minnesota and works with cities to join and deepen their involvement in Minnesota GreenStep Cities. The link is https://bit.ly/NEMCA0425.
Minnesota FoodShare Month
One way to observe Easter is to learn more about the impact of supply chain problems on local food shelves like the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf and how you can help. Your efforts will provide food and other programming and services for nearly 3000 children, adults and seniors that receive services from the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf each month.
Drop off food and hygiene products at the Food Shelf by April 11. Drop-off times are M-F, 9-noon, or by appointment (651-621-6282). Or donate funds online at http://www.ralphreederfoodshelf.org/.
Good Neighbor Meal on Saturday, April 30
Volunteers may sign up for one or both time slots (prep from 9-11 am, and/or serve and clean up from 11 am-1:30 pm). Sign up here to help.