Save the date for Summer Oikos (Senior High Students) at the Lake! July 9th the Wolf family will be hosting an afternoon at the lake! From 2-7pm we will swim, boat, and have dinner! Join PoP Youth Group for a perfect summer afternoon!
All are invited to join Stephen Ministers in reading and discussing "When Bad Things Happen To Good People" by Rabbi Harold S. Kushner. Meetings will take place on July 9, August 13, and 27. A reading and discussion schedule will be available in July.
Join with other ladies from POP (and friends) to celebrate your birthdays, gather supplies for birthday celebrations for children who might not have one, and get to know each other in a fun way.
Friending is a chance to meet other ladies by speed friending. Yep, it’s what you think. We will sit across from each other and discuss questions to begin possible friendships. Or at least, have a lot of fun and get to know each other by more than “which service do you attend?” (Nametags will help us all.)
Frosting is celebrating your birthday with sweets and snacks here at POP. We will also be collecting items for the Tiger Birthday Bundles. Tiger Birthday Bundle provides birthday gifts to kids whose families use LIFE and NEST services. The bags include items like a stuffed animal, a book, earbuds for older kids, age-appropriate toys, games or crafts. The bags are given to kids aged 1-18, with boys aged 12-18 being the least bags available. As a 501c-3, all gifts are donated through monetary donations or (most often!) our Amazon wish list. The goal is to bring joy to a child on their birthday! Here is the link for the wish list: Link
Gather in the POP Community Garden for a light potluck and relaxed worship—rain or shine (or inside if needed). Dinner is at 6, followed by a simple time of prayer and worship. All are welcome. No time to cook? Come anyway!
After spending years playing in orchestras and teaching orchestra music, this foursome decided it was time to learn some chamber music and so, the
BowVision String Quartet was created. Playing violin are orchestra teachers, Rachel Bierkan and Jessica Cox. Playing viola is Erin Houterloot. On cello is Julie Puntenney. The group originally met as students at UC’s College Conservatory of Music and then reconnected as members of the Cincinnati Community Orchestra. Now they play by their own rules as a string quartet.
BowVision String Quartet has performed around Cincinnati at weddings, at bookstores, at retirement communities, at churches always playing for pure enjoyment. Sharing music with others is the greatest gift.
Join us at 6:30 PM to snack & chat, then at 7 PM, we will quietly read in comfortable surroundings. No discussion, no distractions. Then, leave or stay and socialize, as you wish! Fourth Tuesday of each month.
The Cincinnati Contemporary Jazz Orchestra (CCJO) Quintet is a 5-member ensemble from the larger orchestra dedicated to performing, preserving, and teaching Jazz as a living art form. Its members are some of the preeminent Jazz artists and educators in the nation, all of whom have deep ties to the greater Cincinnati music education community. The ensemble explores the works of contemporary composers as well as those of the masters of the Jazz heritage, including Duke Ellington, Charles Mingus, Miles Davis and Gil Evans.
Many of you know and love one of POP’s favorite musicians, Jeff Lyke, who recently underwent major surgery in June to remove cancer from his salivary gland and reconstruct part of his mouth. We’re coming together as a community to show our support and help his family with the estimated $40,000 not covered by medical insurance. This special concert is a benefit event, and you’ll have the opportunity to contribute during the show. Let’s lift him up with music, generosity, and love!
Do you long for fried food on a stick? To see butter sculptures, award winning 4H projects, and the most beautiful livestock you could ever imagine? Then come to the Ohio State Fair with Prince of Peace! RSVP by July 18 to have your admission provided!
Join us on the 4th Saturday of each month at the church to play Euchre. Experienced and novice players are welcome. Everyone helps everyone learn! We’ll be in the Atrium (near the sanctuary). Contact Dan Mueller with questions.
Generosity that transforms. Few gifts could be more generous than the gift of blood, life
sustaining blood! Prince of Peace is hosting an indoor blood drive this summer! You must
pre-register to participate. Click here to sign up online or call Hoxworth at (513) 451-
0190. All donors will receive a gift from Hoxworth!
hoxworth.org/groups/pplc
Students graduating in 2025-2029 are invited on a weeklong trip to Birmingham, Alabama and the surrounding areas to practice being a disciple of Christ! There will be service projects, there will be faith filled moments, there will be fun!
Register at this link. Details about the D-Tour can be found online at popluther.org/dtour2025 or you can email Pastor Hannah.
Returning this summer for rising 2nd-8th graders.....it's MAD CAMP!
Learn a musical based on a Bible story, sing/act out the story for family & friends, help make the set - all in one week! Fun, friends, snacks, and learning all in one place. Mark your calendars now and plan to join us.
Online signups will start April 1 (no foolin'!).
Everyone is invited to the show on Friday, August 1 at 7 p.m.!
it's time for us to start packing school bags for the 2025-26 school year!
It is thanks to supporters like you that our students will be able to go back to school with everything they need.
Like in previous years, students registered at the pantry will receive a backpack filled with grade appropriate supplies, socks and underwear, a Spirit Wear shirt, shoes, and personal care items (toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, etc.). The distribution will be during the first two weeks of August.
Are you willing to help us? Bring items listed below (or fill a whole backpack!) and drop it off in the entryway or coatroom by Sunday, July 28.
Items will be used by students in 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th grades
Large backpack to fit a laptop
Pencil Box or pouch
Notebook paper - college ruled
3 Spiral Notebooks
2 Highlighters
Pens - Blue, Black and Red.
1 package of mechanical pencils
Index Cards
Five folders with center holders and pockets
2 dry erase markers
Five subject dividers
2 Composition notebooks
Graph Paper
Join with other men in the congregation for regular support, bible study, and conversation. This group is led by members who take turns sharing and supporting each other.
"My Brother's Keeper is a progressive bluegrass band from Cincinnati OH that draws inspiration from rock, gospel, bluegrass and everything in between.
My Brother's Keeper consists of brothers Benjamin, Titus, and Joshua Luckhaupt on guitar, mandolin, and fiddle respectively. Wyatt "Sawmill" Murray completes this ensemble on the upright bass. MBK features four-part family harmonies, soulful lead vocals, thoughtful original music, and an energetic live show that appeals to fans of any genre. Unique and exciting, My Brother's Keeper has brought their fresh blend of original acoustic music to fans all over the United States."
The Satin Smooth Project features Contemporary Instrumental, Funk, Soul, and R&B performances. The Project entertainers are based out of the Cincinnati Area and have performed with Local, Regional, and National Acts. Collectively, the members carry over 100 years of musicianship which has come together to bring a sound unlike any other band in the area. In their third year as The Satin Smooth Project, the band's stellar instrumental approach, dynamic and lyrical intensity, and vibrant showmanship will leave audiences thoroughly entertained and asking for more! This band knows how to get it done!
All are invited to join Stephen Ministers in reading and discussing "When Bad Things Happen To Good People" by Rabbi Harold S. Kushner. Meetings will take place on July 9, August 13, and 27. A reading and discussion schedule will be available in July.
All are invited to join Stephen Ministers in reading and discussing "When Bad Things Happen To Good People" by Rabbi Harold S. Kushner. Meetings will take place on July 9, August 13, and 27. A reading and discussion schedule will be available in July.
Join us on the 4th Saturday of each month at the church to play Euchre. Experienced and novice players are welcome. Everyone helps everyone learn! We’ll be in the Atrium (near the sanctuary). Contact Dan Mueller with questions.
Join us at 6:30 PM to snack & chat, then at 7 PM, we will quietly read in comfortable surroundings. No discussion, no distractions. Then, leave or stay and socialize, as you wish! Fourth Tuesday of each month.
Join with other men in the congregation for regular support, bible study, and conversation. This group is led by members who take turns sharing and supporting each other.
Join us on the 4th Saturday of each month at the church to play Euchre. Experienced and novice players are welcome. Everyone helps everyone learn! We’ll be in the Atrium (near the sanctuary). Contact Dan Mueller with questions.
Join with other ELCA Lutherans at the Pride Parade proclaiming God's love to our neighbors and embodying our value "All means all!"
When: Parade begins at 11 am on Saturday, June 28. Walking participants (us) arrive between 10:15 and 10:45. Please don't arrive before 10:15 am.
Where to meet/staging point: W. 7th St. and Central Ave. (2 blocks south of Cincinnati City Hall).
Our entry is #50 Yellow. This means we are the 50th entry in the Yellow lane.
Length: 1.7 miles to Sawyer Point.
Parking: You'll need to find on-street parking or in one of the area garages or lots. To avoid parade congestion I suggest parking north of 9th St. in Over the Rhine or the West End and walk to the staging point.
Join us at 6:30 PM to snack & chat, then at 7 PM, we will quietly read in comfortable surroundings. No discussion, no distractions. Then, leave or stay and socialize, as you wish! Fourth Tuesday of each month.
Everyone is welcome to Judy and Fred Brown's home on Saturday, June 21st at 5 pm for dinner, including pulled pork or pulled chicken BBQ.
POP Corks provides an opportunity for those over 21 to meet and get to know other church members, who perhaps attend a different worship service, in a relaxed setting. Each couple brings a bottle of wine based on the theme (usually in the $10-20 range) to taste. For this occasion, each couple/person will also bring an appetizer or side or dessert to share. Not a fan of wine? Come anyway! The goal is fellowship…feel free to bring another beverage of choice.
The theme will be “Summer BBQ!” Bring a wine to match the occasion of summer and a BBQ.
This time, please RSVP on the sign-up sheet posted on the bulletin board at POP or email Judy. Please notate what you are bringing: appetizer or side or dessert, so that we can have a "well rounded" meal.
We look forward to seeing you at POP Corks on Sat June 21st.
Seniors are all invited to join with others for a lunch and community time on Thursday, June 19 at Barrel House. Sign up on the paper sign up, on Realm, or by emailing Anne Wentz by Sunday, June 15.
It’s time for kids to hit the trail...for adventure!
At True North, kids discover that they can trust Jesus in a wild world! True North is filled with awesome Bible-learning experiences kids see, hear, and touch!
Through fun activities, engaging lessons, and God’s Word, we’ll help kids understand how they can share God’s love with the people around them.
Join us for a safe and exciting adventure at Prince of Peace for kids going into grades Pre-K through 6th.
VBS is scheduled for June 16-19 from 6:00-8:15 PM each night, with a special preview night for our 3 year old’s on Wednesday ONLY from 6:00-7:30. Registration is required for our 3-year old preview night on Wednesday.
Make a difference in the life of a local child! Spend a couple of hours during POP's "NEST Summer Serve" Week. We'll meet up at a local apartment complex to build relationships with the kids and community there. We help serve a lunch, read books, play games, and support the ongoing work of NEST Community Learning Center. We need 4-6 volunteers ages 12+ at each site daily (Monday-Thursday). If you can only come for part of the shift, that works! Just let us know!
Service projects abound this week, at PoP and in the community! 7th-12th graders and families are invited Monday through Thursday morning come to service events at Hope's Closet, around Prince of Peace, and more! We'll make PB&J sandwiches for Daily Bread, rebuild the gaga pit, and help make VBS decorations. On Friday, all participants will be invited to a fun afternoon!
Each day has a different place to serve. Signup for what days and times work for you! Adults are needed, too!
Potluck and community time in the garden. Join us for an informal time of building community around a potluck meal outside by the Garden.
Kids and youth are invited to support the Resurrection Project this year in a special way. Each family or child can decorate a Noisy Offering bottle in the Gathering Space to fill with spare change and dollars this Easter season. We'll invite all to be a part of our Pentecost Procession on June 7-8 where these donations will be added to the Resurrection Project gifts benefiting children in Haiti and the launch of the campus ministry: Jacob's Porch Cincy.
Summer is nearly here and it's a great time for us to slow down and enjoy spending time with one another!
Come on out to enjoy time with some POP friends and staff. This casual time of connecting is open to all - MadTree Parks & Rec at Summit Park has great space for everyone. No need to RSVP - just look for a familiar face and come relax with others from the POP community!
MadTree Parks & Rec is located at 4321 Glendale Milford Road in Blue Ash.
Separation of Church & State: Vital in 1787 – Critical Now
Congregation Beth Adam's Separation of Church and State social justice team will host an information session and discussion opportunity here at Prince of Peace.
We’ll connect the dots beginning with the origins of Separation of Church and State and its history of protection, to its erosion and resulting impact on citizens, and the fight to strengthen it again.
Sign up online at this link.
Come serve with us! Every donation of time, talent or finances is equally important and every donation makes an incredible difference in the lives of the poorest of the poor and disaster victims. All are invited to come to Matthew 25 for an afternoon of volunteering. Sign up at this link.
Faith Online meets May 28th for its final study session of The Rapture Exposed: The Message of Hope in the Book of Revelation by Barbara Rossing.
Participants are asked to read chapters 9-Epilogue in preparation for the class.
Questions? Contact Pastor Larry Donner for answers and to receive the Zoom link invitation.
Faith Online will be on hiatus from June through August. Watch for announcements about fall classes that will be starting in September!
Join us on the 4th Saturday of each month at the church to play Euchre. Experienced and novice players are welcome. Everyone helps everyone learn! We’ll be in the Atrium (near the sanctuary). Contact Dan Mueller with questions.
Are you stressed? Would a good meditation or walk in the woods help you with serenity? How about combining these in Forest Bathing? Join with other women and let a trained Forest therapy guide lead you through her wooded acres in a guided experience, immersing yourself in the natural world, connecting with some inner peace. Ellen has been doing forest therapy for years and will provide it as a service to us.
This will be on a gentle trail, moving slowly, some sitting, a little standing meditation, lots of nature. An easy event on the body.
We hope you join us on Saturday afternoon, May 24th for this about 2-hour experience. The location is near the Cincinnati Nature Center - the address will be sent to those who RSVP. S
Join us for a special POP456 as we head to Castle Skateland to celebrate the end of the year! We will be inviting our 3rd graders to join us and meet our current 4th-6th graders. We will have pizza and drinks around 7:00 that will be provided by Prince of Peace. Anyone joining will pay for their admission and skate rental if needed. Find out more information here.
Please contact Ginger Tomes if you have any questions.
Senior High students are invited to "escape" to summer with the final Oikos May 21! We'll be at the Escape Game Cincinnati and get Graeter's afterwards in celebration of a great year!
You must RSVP at this link by May 14!
We will meet at POP at 6 p.m. to carpool to The Escape Game Cincinnati by 6:40. Eat dinner beforehand. Adult chaperones are needed.
*This will be the end of the Wednesday Friendsday programming, too.
Our Senior Connections group meets monthly on the 3rd Thursday for lunch together at a local restaurant.
This month we will be meeting at El Rancho Grande (11925 Montgomery). RSVP: Use the signup sheet on the POP bulletin board or email Anne Wentz.
Book Study:The Rapture Exposed
Wednesdays at 7 p.m. April 30, May 14 & 28
Join us for our next Faith Online series as we dive into The Rapture Exposed: The Message of Hope in the Book of Revelation by Barbara Rossing. Together, we'll explore a more hopeful understanding of this powerful and often misunderstood book of the Bible.
Purchase your book online or contact office@popluther.org if you need help buying one. Questions? Ready to sign up? Contact Pastor Larry Donner for the Zoom link.
All senior high students and their friends are invited to the youth room from 7-8 to hang out! Contact Pastor Hannah for more info.
Stephen Ministry invites anyone interested to attend a special presentation by Julia Leary on a topic titled: "Mental & Psychiatric Illness: Information & Considerations to Erase the Stigma". It will be offered May 14, 7-8pm in the Atrium with time for questions and discussion.
Julia Leary is an advanced practice Nurse Practitioner who specialized in psychiatric disorders in children. Julia oversaw the Nurse Practitioner program at Cincinnati Children's Hospital and recently retired.
We will be celebrating our high school and college graduates on May 10-11 during worship. Please send your graduate's information (graduating from, future plans) and a headshot photo to office@popluther.org by Tuesday, May 6.
The Pierstorf College Fund is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 academic year!
The Pierstorf College Fund is a one-of-a-kind, pan-Lutheran financial aid program that offers interest-free loans to all Lutherans living in the state of Ohio who are pursuing an undergraduate degree. Applications will close June 30. To learn more about eligibility criteria, application requirements, and to apply, visit their website.
Contact Mary Ellen or Pastor Hannah with questions.
We will meet at POP from 6:30 - 8 p.m. on Thursdays through the summer until August 14. (Skipping June 19)
Please join other women from POP as we continue to follow Jesus’ journey in Seasons 3 and 4 of The Chosen. Join us as we watch the episodes and have conversations as to how it fits in with The Word as we know it! This is a casual setting with other women who enjoy watching The Chosen!*
If you are interested, click here to sign up. Contact Jen Hendren with any questions.
All senior high students and their friends are invited to the youth room from 7-8 to hang out! Contact Pastor Hannah for more info.
We will meet at POP from 6:30 - 8 p.m. on Thursdays through the summer until August 14. (Skipping June 19)
Please join other women from POP as we continue to follow Jesus’ journey in Seasons 3 and 4 of The Chosen. Join us as we watch the episodes and have conversations as to how it fits in with The Word as we know it! This is a casual setting with other women who enjoy watching The Chosen!*
If you are interested, click here to sign up. Contact Jen Hendren with any questions.
Book Study:The Rapture Exposed
Wednesdays at 7 p.m. April 30, May 14 & 28
Join us for our next Faith Online series as we dive into The Rapture Exposed: The Message of Hope in the Book of Revelation by Barbara Rossing. Together, we'll explore a more hopeful understanding of this powerful and often misunderstood book of the Bible. Prep for April 30: Please read the Book of Revelation and the first 80 pages of The Rapture Exposed before our first session.
Purchase your book online or contact office@popluther.org if you need help buying one. Questions? Ready to sign up? Contact Pastor Larry Donner for the Zoom link.
Join with other men in the congregation for regular support, bible study, and conversation. This group is led by members who take turns sharing and supporting each other.
Many of us remember the words to the children’s rhyme: “Sticks and stones will break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” Words have the power to curse, but they also have the power to bless. Join Sherry Schumann during the Sunday school hour as she discusses the tradition of blessing. In our time together, we will discuss the importance of the spoken blessing; learn how to bless our adult children and grandchildren; and discover practical ways to make this tradition a part of our family culture.
Sherry Schumann grew up in Loveland, OH and attended Prince of Peace and is now the director of the Christian Grandparenting Network. Learn more at popluther.org/grandparents.
