We mean "ALL are Welcome!"

We believe the gospel is God's unconditional gift for everyone. We believe in the full participation of all people in our church community without regard to socioeconomic, family, or immigration status, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, previous faith or life experiences, physical or mental abilities, ethnicity or age. 
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We know the world can be an unloving place and that the feeling of not belonging is all too common. To those who have felt excluded in the past we extend a particular welcome in Christ’s name. We strive to be a community of love not judgment. 
As ELCA Lutherans we stand on the immeasurable gift of God’s grace for all of us. When we gather, we do so with joy and laughter, celebrating all expressions of the divine.

We are proud to be a Reconciling in Christ congregation, publicly affirming our commitment to be a welcoming community of faith for LGBTQ+ people and their families.

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​Our Congregation

Connect with others, and develop a sense of family. Whether you were born and raised in church or this is your first time to attend, you will find here a welcoming spirit and a sense of the presence of God.

We are a medium sized congregation with enough people to offer a wide variety of programs for all ages, yet not so large that individuals get lost in the crowd.  We offer a variety of ways to connect, whether through social service or simple fellowship.

​Our pastors and staff are here to help you find a home at Prince of Peace.

We LOVE to help others!

Prince of Peace is a worship community of action. We are out in the world feeding the hungry, caring for those who hurt, and celebrating God's love.

Find out more about our Social Service Ministries.

Children in worship

Sometimes it is nerve-wracking to be a parent with small children. RELAX!
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Your children, with their wiggles, propensity to climb things they shouldn't, and inability to speak quietly, are welcome here too! In fact, we LOVE having the noises of children in church. After all, they are the future.

When they need a break or a snack in the middle of the service there is a Joy room at the rear of the Sanctuary with toys and comfortable chairs. Speakers are located in the room so you can still participate in worship.

Every week we offer a brief sermon directed at children, but enjoyed by adults. Children that feel comfortable are invited to the front for the sermon. Parents and trusted adults are welcome too!

During the school year, the Children's sermon is followed by "Sunday Funday". This is a mixed age lesson and activity offered outside the Sanctuary in the courtyard or Hall. Children return to their parents for Communion and the remainder of the service.

School Aged Children​

School aged children are often invited to participate for example: lighting candles, ushering, serving communion, making announcements, and blessings.

Learn more about our ministries for Children & Youth

More than Sundays in the church building

We are not a Sunday-only congregation. You can find people on the beautiful church grounds nearly 7 days a week. Additionally, there are many different groups going on both at the church and all over the valley all the time. They may include a camping trip or a sports team, a trip to a haunted house or delivering sandwiches to homeless in San Jose. No matter what your interests, you're likely to find a way to connect with people.

We don't take ourselves too seriously...

Church should be a place of love, not judgement. While we use traditional Lutheran theology, that just means we are open to discussion and re-evaluation. It also means that we are all humans, imperfect, and prone to making mistakes. We still look for joy and laughter and practice forgiveness. 

While our worship has "structure" it also has room to try new things. From Bible lessons in Dr. Seuss-style rhyme, to traditional hymns played to polka music, we are willing to try something different from time to time.

Participation

Our facilities are a warm and comforting place to be in times of joy and sorrow. Prince of Peace is this way because of the army of volunteers that make it so. There are a variety of ways to participate in our day-to-day and week-to-week operations. We also understand that "life happens" and sometimes you will need to come without any more being asked of you. We are OK with that too.

Affiliated with the ELCA

Prince of Peace is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Learn more about the ELCA and check out the ELCA magazine LivingLutheran.

In the Sierra Pacific Synod

Congregations are individual churches. Prince of Peace is one congregation. Synods are regional groups of ELCA congregations. Synods unite the work of congregations within their areas, serve as regional support, and guide pastoral and other staff candidates. 

Synods support, connect and guide the leaders and ministries of congregations, working together to achieve things on a scale and scope that we could never do otherwise. Find out more about the Sierra Pacific Synod.

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