Prince of Peace builds disciples of Jesus who know God, grow together, and serve the world. | | |
KNOW GOD THROUGH WORSHIP
Sunday Worship
8:00 am – Traditional
10:30 am – Contemporary
(9:15 AM Sunday School
for Children and Adults)
Spanish Worship
9:00 AM
Amharic Worship
3:00 PM
Live-stream
Sundays at 10:30 AM
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We want to take a moment to give thanks to God for the opportunity to serve our community through our annual Oktoberfest last Saturday! It was such a joy to see our church and community come together for food, fellowship, and fun. This event would not have been possible without the many hands and hearts who were serving behind the scenes.
To all of our volunteers—whether you helped to set up, clean up, greet, cook, paint faces, sing or play instruments, run activities, run pizza, serve, organize, or simply share a smile—thank you. Your time and gifts made this outreach possible, and we are truly grateful. It really was one of the best year's ever! Let’s give thanks to God for the blessing of this event and for each of you who made it happen!
If you give us a like or a follow on our social media it will help us get the word out about our awesome church! You can check out the pictures that Joey Landon captured too!
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Oct 18 - Kingdom Club 5:30pm (Grades 1-6)
Oct 19 - Meet Prince of Peace 9:15am - Room 21
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Oct 26 - The Discover Experience Begins
Oct 25 - Men's Fellowship Breakfast 8:00am, Fellowship Hall
Oct 26 - Reformation Sunday
Nov 2 - All Saints Day
Nov 2 - The Discover Experience - Session 2
Nov 9 - Armed Forces Day
Nov 9 - Discover Experience - Session 3
Nov 15 - Kingdom Club 5:30pm (Grades 1-6)
Nov 16 - The Discover Experience - Session 4
Nov 23 - First Communion Ceremony - 10:30am
Nov 23 - The Discover Experience - Session 5
Nov 26 - Thanksgiving Worship 7:00pm
Nov 27 & 28 - Offices Closed
Nov 30 - The Discover Experience - Session 6
Nov 30 - Advent Begins
For more details on all events read below, visit our website, or email info@poplc.org.
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The gigantic, much-anticipated ECHO Fall Yard Sale will be held at the gym of St. Bernadette Catholic Church and School, 7602 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield on November 1. After your Halloween celebration on Friday, extend your fun into the weekend by joining us between 8:00 am and noon on Saturday to look for holiday decorations, fashion accessories, jewelry, clothing, household goods, toys, and more at bargain prices. Proceeds support ECHO (Ecumenical Community Helping Others), serving people in need in our community.
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Are you new to Prince of Peace?
Join us for our next Meet Prince of Peace event
on Sunday, October 19, at 9:15am in Room 21
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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, October 19, from 9:15–10:15am in Room 21.
This will be a relaxed and welcoming time to hear 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.
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! You can email Tiffany Sears if you have questions.
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Are you interested in membership at POP?
Join us for our next Discover Experience
on Sunday, October 26, at 9:15am (Room TBD)
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Whether you're considering becoming a member of Prince of Peace or are simply curious about who we are and what we believe, we warmly invite you to join us for The Discover Experience—a meaningful seven-week journey designed to help you explore faith and community.
Each week, we'll dive into essential topics such as Baptism, the Lord’s Supper, God’s Story—and how your story fits into His. It’s a time for learning, reflection, and connection in a welcoming, no-pressure environment.
The journey begins on Sunday, October 26 at 9:15am. While the experience spans seven weeks, we understand that life happens—so don’t worry if you can’t make it to every session. We’ll be happy to work with your schedule.
To sign up or learn more, please contact Tiffany Sears. We look forward to discovering together!
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PoP Men – You are invited to our Men’s Fellowship Breakfast, Oct 25, 8:00 – 10:30 am.
Enjoy a morning of food, fellowship, and faith. The event will feature an engaging speaker who will share a powerful story designed to encourage, challenge, and lift your spirit. It is also an opportunity to build connections with men from PoP and other LCMS churches. Bring a friend or son for an uplifting start to your weekend!
Please RSVP as soon as possible to Aivars Baumanis.
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All Saints Day is a sacred time to honor and give thanks for the lives of those who have gone before us in faith. As we gather to celebrate their memory, we invite you to share the names of loved ones who have entered eternal rest in the past year.
If you would like your loved one to be remembered during our All Saints Day observance, please send the following to Tiffany.Sears@poplc.org by October 26th:
- Full Name
- Dates of Birth and Passing
- Your Relationship to Them
- A Photo
Let us join together in prayer and remembrance, lifting up the lives of those who now rest in the light of Christ.
| | A group of volunteers from local LCMS churches will be traveling to Spartanburg, SC this month to help out with disaster response work. This town was hit hard by Hurricane Helene last year, and volunteers are still greatly needed. Volunteers that have received chainsaw training will be working on tree removal, and other volunteers are needed to tackle debris removal and home rebuilding. The group will be leaving on 10/26, working 10/26-31, and returning on 11/1. All skill levels are welcome. If you're interested in being a part of this trip, or want to learn more about it, please contact Pastor Wayne Puls (Grace, Woodbridge; wpuls@glcvirginia.org) as soon as possible. Please keep those who’ve been affected by disasters in your prayers. |
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Summer Youth Mission Trip 2026
July 18th-24th, 2026, Cincinnati, OH
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On July 18–24, 2026, we will head to Cincinnati, Ohio for our Summer Youth Mission Trip—a Week of Hope! All middle school and high school students are encouraged to join us.
During our Week of Hope, POP Youth will have the opportunity to serve the community through meaningful projects that meet real needs. Each project is a chance to connect with others, lend a helping hand, and make a lasting impact.
The 2026 Summer Youth Trip is open to all students entering Grades 7–12 in 2026, as well as graduating high school seniors (Class of 2026). Current 6th-grade students who will enter 7th grade in Fall 2026 are also eligible to attend.
The cost is $395 per student, plus participation in our Summer Youth Trip fundraisers throughout the year.
Register by October 20!
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October Kingdom Club
Saturday, October 18th, 5:30pm to 7:00pm
in the Youth Room
| | All students in Grades 1-6 are invited to join us for an evening of fellowship, games, and fun! Kingdom Club, (formerly known as Club 123 & Club 456) will meet on Saturday, October 18th from 5:30pm to 7:00pm, in the Youth Room. We will have pizza and many fun games and activities. Please register your child by October 15th if they plan to attend! | |
First Communion
First Communion Sunday is November 23rd
at the 10:30 service
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Our next First Communion Sunday will be on November 23 at the 10:30 a.m. service.
The First Communion Faith Milestone is recommended for students in 3rd grade or above. Before receiving the Sacrament for the first time, each student must attend one of our First Communion Classes and complete a First Communion Interview.
Students seeking to receive their First Communion should plan to attend one of the following classes with a parent:
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Class #1: Wednesday, November 12, 7:00–8:00 p.m. in the Youth Room
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Class #2: Saturday, November 15, 4:30–5:30 p.m. in Room 11
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Class #3: Sunday, November 16, 9:15–10:15 a.m. in Room 11
After attending a First Communion Class, any student who wishes to receive their First Communion will schedule their First Communion Interview.
Students who do not feel ready are welcome to wait until a later time. Our next round of First Communion Classes will be offered in Spring 2026.
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Read the
Children's Ministry E-Blast
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Dec 3 - Noon Advent Worship & Lunch
Dec 6 - Fall Clean-Up
Dec 7 - Dicover Experience - Session 7
Dec 10 - Noon Advent Worship & Lunch
Dec 10 - POP Christmas Family Chapel & Dinner 6:00pm
Dec 14 - POP Annual Christmas Concert
Dec 17 - Noon Advent Worship & Lunch
Dec 20 - Kingdom Club
Dec 24 - Christmas Eve Services - 3pm, 5pm, 7pm
Dec 25 - Christmas Day Worship - 10am
Dec 28 - Worship at 10am only (No 8:00)
Dec 28 - Jan 4 - Hypothermia Week
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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.
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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.
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