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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.

This Sunday we get to celebrate new members at both worship services. If you see a new face, take a moment to introduce yourself and offer a warm welcome. Let’s show them what makes Prince of Peace such a joyful place to belong!

A Week of Generosity and Care

Our recent Hypothermia week at Prince of Peace was a meaningful reminder of how God calls us to Serve the World with compassion and care. Each evening, we welcomed up to 40 guests, including 12 women, offering warmth, nourishment, and genuine hospitality. There were over 70 volunteers that worked over 560 hours!

Meals were a true highlight. Dinner and breakfast were both outstanding, thanks to an abundance of generous food donations that ensured every guest was well cared for.

This year’s clothing drive was the largest we have ever had. Nearly all guests were able to receive new or gently used items, including winter coats, undergarments, and other essentials. Many returned throughout the week as new items were continually added. The supply of toiletries was equally generous and replenished daily, with extra items shared with FACETS and ECHO, extending our ability to serve beyond our walls.

A special moment occurred on Tuesday, December 30, when Braddock District Supervisor Rachna Sizemore Heizer and her Staff Aide Alejandra Caballero visited PoP. They joined in by helping distribute clothing and serve the evening meal and expressed appreciation for the work being done, along with a desire to find additional ways to support those in need throughout the year.

That evening was made even more memorable by a trumpet player from our church choir, who filled the space with Christmas music during dinner, adding beauty and joy to the meal.

Thank you to all who gave their time, resources, and hearts. Through your generosity, Prince of Peace lived out its calling to Serve the World, becoming a place of warmth, dignity, and hope for all who entered.

Calendar

Upcoming

Jan 11 - New Member Celebration

Jan 14 - WoW Wednesdays Resumes

Jan 17 - Men's Breakfast - 8am - Fellowship Hall

Jan 17 - Kingdom Club

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.

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 4, 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! 

WoW Wednesdays Starts January 14!

Wednesdays from 9:30-11:30 am in Fellowship Hall, beginning 1/14/2026

ALL women are invited to check out Women of the Word (WoW) Wednesday mornings beginning on January 14! We'll have two NEW studies to choose from--click the button below for more on their topics! Contact Jennifer Gross for more!

Child care is available on request--please let us know ahead of time if you need it.

Men’s Fellowship Breakfast

Inviting All Men of Prince of Peace and Sister Churches

Date: 17 January 2026 (Saturday)

Time: 8:00 – 9:30 AM

Place: PoPLC Fellowship Hall

Event: Quarterly Men’s Fellowship Breakfast including Waffle Stations and Cheese Soufflés

Guest Speaker: Reverend Dr. John Denninger, former president of the LCMS Southeastern District (SED)

Subject Area: God’s Plan to Bless All People Through You and Learning about Planned Giving

Enjoy a morning of food, fellowship, and faith. The event will feature an inspirational presentation by our own Pastor John Denninger who will, as always, lift our spirits. It is also an opportunity to build connections with men from PoP and other LCMS churches. Bring a friend or son / grandson for an uplifting start to your weekend!

Please RSVP to aivars.baumanis@poplc.org no later than Thursday, January 15.

Calling all chili cooks, professional and armature 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

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.

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.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made Holy Comforter’s quilt sale such a success. From sewing and tying to setup, teardown, and purchasing quilts, your generosity helped nearly every quilt find a new home.

The funds raised will support batting, supplies, and shipping so we can continue sharing warmth through Lutheran World Relief, reaching far beyond our walls. A special thanks to Thrivent for the grants that made our new sewing machines possible. They have truly transformed our work, and our sewers could not be happier.

Want to join the fun? We resume Thursdays beginning January 8, from 9:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Come for an hour or stay all day. Bring a bagged lunch, enjoy dessert on us, and jump right in. No sewing experience needed. If you can tie a shoe, we can use your help. No registration required, just show up. Fabric donations are always welcome.

Come help stitch comfort and care into the world!

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.