Souperbowl Sunday!
2026-02-08 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York)
Souper Bowl Sunday is coming soon! Please join the Sunday School in supporting the clients of Gaithersburg HELP by donating hearty soup, stew, or chili. Donate between January 25 and February 8. Add Souper Bowl canned goods to your shopping list now!

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
2026-02-17 18:00 - 20:00
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper is back on Tuesday, February 17, from 6–8 PM in the Fellowship Hall! Come to enjoy an evening of fellowship and a buffet of pancakes, sausage, coffee, and breakfast juices, with gluten-free and dairy-free options available. Free-will donations are welcome (even if you can’t attend!) to help Prince of Peace youth get to the 2027 ELCA Youth Gathering in Minneapolis—our goal is $1,500; for check or online donations, please write “youth gathering” in the memo line. Thank you for your support!

Ash Wednesday Service
2026-02-18 19:15 - 20:00
Come join us in person or livestream as we begin our Lenten journey at our Ash Wednesday service on February 18 at 7:15 pm! Click here for the bulletin link.
Then during the other Wednesdays in Lent beginning February 25, we will have a service of Holden Evening Prayer at 7:15 pm (both in-person and livestreamed on our Facebook page.)

Lenten Evening Prayer - Wednesdays in Lent
2026-03-25 19:15 - 19:45
Join us on Wednesdays in Lent (February 25 and March 4, 11, 18 & 25) for Holden Evening Prayer at 7:15pm. You are welcome to join us in person or livestream on our Facebook page! The Holden Evening Prayer liturgy is found by clicking here.
On February 25, March 11 & 25 , the service will be preceded at 6:15 pm by a time of fellowship with wine, cheese and finger foods. On March 4 & 18, there will be presentations hosted by Social Justice Ministry on ways Prince of Peace is working to address needs in our community beginning at 6:15 pm.

Maundy Thursday Worship - April 2 @ 7:15 pm
2026-04-02 19:15 - 20:15
Join us for worship either in-person or livestream on Facebook for Maundy Thursday worship, April 2 at 7:15 pm!
You may also download a copy of the bulletin by clicking here.

Good Friday Service - April 3 @ 7:15 pm
2026-04-03 19:15 - 20:15
Join us for worship either in-person or livestream on Facebook for Good Friday worship, April 3 at 7:15 pm!
You may also download a copy of the bulletin by clicking here.

Holy Saturday Easter Vigil - April 4 @ 5 pm
2026-04-04 17:00 - 18:00
Join us for a short Easter Vigil (in-person only) at 5 pm on Holy Saturday, April 4. This will be our second “Second Saturday” service in March, and will be a 45 minute service as usual on Saturday, but will feature the essential elements of the Easter Vigil and be different from the Sunday morning Easter service.

Easter Sunday at Prince of Peace - April 5 @ 10 am!
2026-04-05 00:00 - 23:59
Please join us for worship on Easter Sunday, April 5 either in-person or online at 10 am! The service will be streamed on our Facebook page.
An Easter Egg hunt for children will also be held following the service at 11 am.
You may also download a copy of the bulletin by clicking here.

In-person and Livestream Worship - Sunday, April 12 @ 10 am
2026-04-12 10:00 - 11:00
Please join us for worship at 10 am on Sunday, April 12! You’re invited to join us in-person or livestream on our Facebook page.

You may also download a copy of the bulletin by clicking here.

We will also include Holy Communion as part of our livestream service. You can read more about how you can prepare and participate by reading “Holy Communion in Extraordinary Times.”

Farmers and Artisans Market - each Thursday, 3:00 - 6:30 pm!
2026-05-07 15:00 - 18:30
Prince of PeaceFarmers & Artisans Market

Handmade, homegrown, and meant to be shared.

Come support the launch of the new Prince of Peace Farmers and Artisans Market! Starting Thursday, May 7, local growers, bakers, and makers will gather at Prince of Peace every Thursday afternoon to sell their wares.

It’s free to attend — come browse, shop, and say hello to your neighbors!

WHEN

Thursdays, 3:00–6:30 PMMay 7 – November 19, 2026

(except May 28)

WHERE

11900 Darnestown Rd, Gaithersburg

Prince of Peace back parking lot

FOR MORE INFO EMAIL:

farmersmarket@poplutheran.org

Saturday Service - May 9
2026-05-09 17:00 - 18:00
Our next Saturday Service will be held on Saturday, May 9 at 5 pm! This service will have the same sermon and readings as the Sunday service, but will not be livestreamed.

Yard Sale - "The Big One!"
2026-05-30 08:00 - 13:00
Yard Sale is returning on Saturday, May 30 from 8 am – 1 pm! Come join us for food, music and great deals!

Honduras Mission Trip: June 18-28
2026-06-18 00:00 - 2026-06-28 23:59
Honduras Mission Trip 2026!
Prince of Peace will partner with non-profit, Haven Universe on a mission trip to serve various communities in Honduras from June 18-28, 2026. We are excited to support the following PoP members in this mission: Luke Dillon; Ric, Sherry, and Sydney Kienzle. Please keep these missionaries in your prayers in the weeks leading up to the trip!

The itinerary will include planned medical brigades and construction projects for those living in remote communities. Donations are being accepted to fund these projects, and we give thanks for all the generous donations thus far! If you are interested in learning more about how to contribute to this year’s trip, please contact Ric or Sherry Kienzle.

Juneteenth Celebration
2026-06-19 19:00 - 20:00
Juneteenth Celebration, “It’s Our Story”, on Friday, June 19, 2026 at 7pm! Please join Prince of Peace and the other congregations of the Rt 28 Quince Orchard Interfaith Team on Friday, June 19 at 7pm at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints – Kentlands Ward, located at 16 Kent Gardens Circle, directly across from Rachel Carson, ES. This year’s celebration, It’s Our Story: American History Belongs to us All, will focus on Montgomery County’s 250th anniversary and the changes seen up and down Route 28 over that time, through gospel songs and more. Light refreshments will be served after the program. Hope that you can join us!
