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Prince of Peace builds disciples of Jesus who know God, grow together, and serve the world.

KNOW GOD THROUGH WORSHIP

Sunday Worship

8:00AM

10:30AM

Sunday Education Hour

9:15AM - 10:15AM



Spanish Worship

9:00 AM

Amharic Worship

3:00 PM

Holy Communion is served at the 8:00 on the 1st & 3rd Sundays and at the 10:30 on the 2nd & 4th Sundays. 5th Sundays have communion at both the 8:00 & 10:30.

In honor of National Lutheran Schools Week, our 10:30 a.m. worship service on January 25 will kick off the week with a child-friendly celebration of Prince of Peace Lutheran School and its mission of making disciples of Jesus. This joyful service will include children in visible and meaningful ways and is designed for worshipers of all ages. Whether you have young children, love the energy they bring, or simply want to celebrate our school, you are warmly invited to join us for this special service.

We, the staff, want to extend our heartfelt thanks for the many expressions of love you shared during the Christmas season. The cards, gifts, treats, and your generous contributions to the Staff Christmas Gift were received with deep gratitude.

We are truly thankful for each of you, for the ministry we share together, and for the beautiful celebration of Christ’s birth we experienced as a church family. Thank you for walking alongside us. May God bless you richly in 2026!

Calendar

Upcoming

Jan 18 - Meet Prince of Peace

Jan 24 - Chili Cook-Off

Jan 25 - National Lutheran Schools Week 10:30am

Feb 15 - Baby Bottle Campaign Begins

Feb 18 - Ash Wednesday Worship at 12pm & 7pm

Feb 21 - Kingdom Club (1-6 Grade)

Feb 25 - Lenten Worship & Lunch 12pm

For more details on all events read below, visit our website, or email info@poplc.org.

Calling all chili cooks, professional and amateur to this years chili cookoff! If you would like to enter a crock pot of chili, please contact Brad Womble to put your name on the list. Or, just come and have several bowls of chili and an evening of laughter and fellowship with your friends at Prince of Peace. Please bring a dessert to share!

POC: Brad Womble

Are you new to Prince of Peace? Or maybe you’ve been attending for a little while and would simply like to learn more? We warmly invite you to join us for a Meet Prince of Peace event on Sunday, January 18th, from 9:15–10:15 AM in Room 21. 

This will be a relaxed and welcoming time to hear from Pastor Michael Hayes as he shares about our church’s story, mission, and community life. It’s also a great chance for us to get to know you! Some of our staff will drop by so you can put faces to names and feel more at home here. 

To help us plan, please let us know if you’ll be attending by emailing Tiffany Sears. 

Childcare is available—we have a fully staffed nursery for infants through age 6, and Sunday School classes for older children. You’re also welcome to bring your children with you to the event if that’s more comfortable for you. 

We hope you’ll join us! 

The Capital LLL District Presents

We live in a “I can do it myself” culture. That has been cultivated by our access to technology. Yet the question is, “Do I need help to create my Christian estate plan?” This month we consider that your estate plan represents the biggest collection of decisions with far more impact than any others in life. If you are planning gifts to family, it is a wise idea to discuss these with family, imparting Godly encouragement for faithful stewardship. A ministry gift might include a discussion with current ministry leaders. Your LCMS Foundation Gift Planning Counselor can help facilitate these discussions. Contact Pastor John Denninger, our Southeastern District, Gift Planning Counselor.

Add one or all of the Faith Shapers' picks to your 2026 reading goals! On January 20 at 7 pm, we'll meet on Zoom to discuss our annual book of the Bible, the book of Amos. It's a short but powerful prophetic work in the Old Testament.

On February 17, we'll discuss a Dallas Willard classic, "Hearing God: Developing a Conversational Relationship with God." If you've been wanting to deepen your day-to-day prayer life, this book is a great place to start!

Faith Shapers is a welcoming online gathering for women to talk about books and faith. You are welcome to attend one, two, or more meetings.

Check out our reading picks and schedule for the spring here!

Email Jennifer Gross if you'd like to be added to our email list to receive reminders and Zoom links!

Floral Arrangers Desperately Needed

Our altar flowers are lovingly arranged each week by volunteers from our church family, not a florist. Right now, we would love to welcome a few more people to this ministry.

If you enjoy flowers — or are curious to learn — no experience is required. We are happy to teach and support you. Volunteering is usually about once a month (or less as the team grows), the church reimburses flower costs, and you may arrange them in your own creative style.

If this sounds like something you might enjoy, we would love to hear from you. Please reach out to Arla Albers. Your creativity and care could help make our worship space bloom, and we would be grateful to share this ministry with you.

Each month, we will share a resource so you’re aware of what’s available at Prince of Peace. We encourage you to keep an eye on these updates, as needs can change and you never know when you or a friend, neighbor, or family member might be blessed by one of these services.

This month, we want you to know that several mobility aids are available for short-term use. Do you have a visitor or neighbor recovering who could use a walker or wheelchair? We have you covered. Contact Brad Womble.

Save the Date!

Hop on over and mark your calendars for our Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 28, from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM!

This joyful morning will be filled with colorful eggs, laughter, and Easter fun for kids and families. More details are coming soon, including registration, volunteer opportunities, and ways to donate to help make this event egg-stra special.

For now, just save the date and get ready to celebrate the joy of Easter together. Keep an eye out for sign-ups opening soon!

POC: Sara Wilson

Warmly inviting you to our Women's Connection Fair! Come join us on Friday evening for a Sip & Paint event and a chance to invite a friend and get to know some other Prince of Peace sisters! Join us back on Saturday morning for devotional time, and an afternoon with lunch and an opportunity to explore some of our ministries and serve our community.

POC: Sara Wilson

More Upcoming Dates

March 4 - Lenten Worship & Lunch 12:00pm

March 11 - Lenten Worship & Lunch 12:00pm

March 15 - Baby Bottle Deadline

March 18 - Lenten Worship & Lunch 12pm

March 18 - Easter Family Chapel & Dinner 6:00pm

March 21 - Spring Clean-Up

March 22 - First Communion at 10:30am

March 25 - Lenten Worship & Lunch 12:00pm

March 28 - Easter Egg Hunt 10:00am

March 29 - Palm Sunday

April 2 - Maundy Thursday Worship 7:00pm

April 3 - Good Friday Worship 7:00pm

April 5 - Easter Worship 8 & 10:30am

April 17 - Women's Connection Event 7:00pm-9:00pm

April 18 - Women's Connection Event 9:00am - 2:00pm

April 18 - Kingdom Club 5:00pm

Prince of Peace Sermon Podcast

Prince of Peace is now broadcasting our sermons on some podcast apps. Just search "Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Springfield VA" or use this link on your favorite podcast tool. You can also visit https://poplcva.podbean.com or email

streaming@poplc.org for more information.

There's an app for that!

Did you know that Prince of Peace has a directory app! You can even update your own personal information. Click the button for the directions on downloading the app and creating your profile. If you would like to know more please email info@poplc.org.