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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.
...A Special Thank You
A special thank you to GJAK’d Up for bringing Country Music to our Rally Day Worship Service last Sunday.
It was beautiful as their voices carried through the sanctuary.
Click on our Facebook page to view performance.
...Thank you from The Christian Ed Committee for all that were able to join after service in assembling “Health Kits” for Lutheran World Relief. As we put our faith in action, we make a lasting difference in the lives of our neighbors no matter how far. The kits will be brought to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Naperville on October 5th.
...CROP Walk Steps Off in Downers Grove Sunday, October 20th at 2:00 pm
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church 4501 Main Street Downers Grove
Hundreds of walkers will take over the streets of Downers Grove on Sunday for the 38th annual South DuPage CROP Walk for Hunger.
The purpose of the annual October walk is to raise money to support hunger and poverty programs throughout the world and also hunger relief agencies in the local community. All walks operate as an arm of Church World Servic
...You're invited to the ultimate Pork Extravaganza on Saturday, September 28th
Join us at 6:00 pm in the Fellowship Room featuring mouthwatering pulled pork sandwiches, all the sides and salads, and irresistible desserts!
~Games to Follow~
Raffle Basket Winner Will Be Announced
Bring your appetite and bring the whole family for a dinner of delicious eats who can't resist good food and good times!
Sign the poster in the Narthex to join us or contact the church office at 630-969
...Rehearsals for the Choir have begun!
If you like to sing and can make a regular commitment to rehearsals and liturgies, you are most welcome to join our Choir.
The Choir sings at the 10:00 am Mass each week, from September through May.
This group also provides music for additional celebrations such as Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Holy Week. Our choir leads congregational singing, and also sings anthems at appropriate times during the liturgy.
Currently, rehearsals are hel
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