Peace Lutheran Church, Colfax, WA

09/04/2026

⚜️ Where Everybody is Somebody Because Jesus Christ is Lord ⚜️

Worship~ 6 September 2026 ~ 9am
The Fifteenth Sunday in the Season after Pentecost

Worship
In addition to our in-person worship, our service will be live-streamed here at 9:00 AM or anytime after: https://www.facebook.com/peacelutherancolfax/. Even if you do not have a personal Facebook account, this link should allow you to join in and watch from our public page.

We’re so grateful for this church family and the many ways you share your time, gifts, and heart. As we continue our ministry together, we invite you to remember that regular offerings play an important role in supporting all we do. Your generosity—both in giving and in your faithful presence in worship—makes a difference. You’re welcome to give in person, by mail, or online through Tithely, which you can access here. https://tithe.ly/give_new/www/ #/tithely/give-one-time/1302894

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Special News and Information
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🛐 Worship Schedule This Month: 🛐

🔆 Sunday, September 6
Pastor Sue Ostrom will be our supply pastor for worship here at Peace at 9:00 a.m.

🔆 Sunday, September 13
Bishop Meggan Manlove will lead worship here at Peace in a joint service with Trinity Lutheran at 10:00 a.m. Following worship, there will be an opportunity for questions and discussion about what our pastoral transition will look like and the next steps ahead.

🔆 Sunday, September 20
Pastor Sue Ostrom will return as our supply pastor for worship here at Peace at 9:00 a.m.

🔆 Sunday, September 27
We will join Trinity Lutheran for joint worship at 10:00 a.m. at Trinity, with Lay Pastor Ed McBride leading worship.

🛌🥘 Family Promise Coordinator Needed: Mary Cocking plans to step down as our church coordinator for Family Promise effective January 1, 2027, and we are looking for someone who would be interested in taking on this important role. Family Promise is currently working on next year’s calendar and would like to have it finalized by mid-September. If we are unable to fill the coordinator position for our church, we may have to step out of assisting Pullman Presbyterian Church with their week of hosting Family Promise.
If you are interested in learning more about the position or have questions, please speak with Mary. We would be grateful to find someone willing to continue this ministry on behalf of Peace.

👇🏼 ONGOING AT PEACE 👇🏼

🧶 PEACE STITCHERS
The quilting group mets very sporadically through the summer. If you’d like to join us please contact Marilyn Wigen, Cathy Landers, or Mary Cocking and we will let you know when we are meeting!

We hope to see you soon at Peace!

🧐 🧐 Food For Thought 🧐 🧐

08/30/2026

There is no live stream this morning.

08/28/2026

⚜️ Where Everybody is Somebody Because Jesus Christ is Lord ⚜️

Worship~ 30 August 2026 ~ 9am
The Fourteenth Sunday in the Season after Pentecost
Worship

In addition to our in-person worship, our service will be live-streamed here at 9:00 AM or anytime after: https://www.facebook.com/peacelutherancolfax/. Even if you do not have a personal Facebook account, this link should allow you to join in and watch from our public page.

We’re so grateful for this church family and the many ways you share your time, gifts, and heart. As we continue our ministry together, we invite you to remember that regular offerings play an important role in supporting all we do. Your generosity—both in giving and in your faithful presence in worship—makes a difference. You’re welcome to give in person, by mail, or online through Tithely, which you can access here. https://tithe.ly/give_new/www/ #/tithely/give-one-time/1302894

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Special News and Information
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🛐 This Sunday, August 30, we will gather for Worship at 9:00 AM.

📖 Our Gospel reading is from Matthew, the 16th chapter. The message will ask the question, “Who do you say I am?”

✝️Sunday, September 6th, we will welcome back Pastor Sue Ostrom to lead Worship with us.

✝️Bishop Meggan Manlove will lead worship here at Peace in a joint service with Trinity Lutheran on Sunday, September 13, at 10:00 a.m. Following worship, there will be an opportunity for questions and discussion about what our pastoral transition will look like and the next steps ahead.

⚠️ Changes Ahead: ⚠️

🎹 Kate’s last Sunday as our pianist will be September 6. Following worship that morning, we will have a fellowship reception to give thanks to Kate for her many years of dedication and for the musical gifts she has shared with our congregation. We hope you will join us as we wish her well and express our appreciation for all she has contributed to Peace.

🎶 Tanner Burns, a junior at WSU in the School of Music, studying piano, will join us in September as our incoming pianist.

🥘 🛌 Family Promise Coordinator Needed: Mary Cocking plans to step down as our church coordinator for Family Promise effective January 1, 2027, and we are looking for someone who would be interested in taking on this important role. Family Promise is currently working on next year’s calendar and would like to have it finalized by mid-September. If we are unable to fill the coordinator position for our church, we may have to step out of assisting Pullman Presbyterian Church with their week of hosting Family Promise.
If you are interested in learning more about the position or have questions, please speak with Mary. We would be grateful to find someone willing to continue this ministry on behalf of Peace.

ONGOING AT PEACE ~~ PEACE STITCHERS
🧶 The quilting group mets very sporadically through the summer. If you’d like to join us please contact Marilyn Wigen, Cathy Landers, or Mary Cocking and we will let you know when we are meeting!

✝️ We hope to see you soon at Peace! ✝️

🧐 🧐 Food For Thought 🧐 🧐

08/23/2026

08/22/2026

✝️ Join us this Sunday at Peace Lutheran Church as we welcome Pastor Sue Ostrom to lead us in worship!

📖 the Gospel Reading this week comes from Matthew 16:13–20 and will ask the question “who are you as the church?” �
🙏🏻 We look forward to worshiping together! All are welcome.

08/21/2026

⚜️ Where Everybody is Somebody Because Jesus Christ is Lord ⚜️

Worship~ 23 August 2026 ~ 9 am
The Thirteenth Sunday in the Season after Pentecost

Worship
In addition to our in-person worship, our service will be live-streamed here at 9:00 AM or anytime after: https://www.facebook.com/peacelutherancolfax/. Even if you do not have a personal Facebook account, this link should allow you to join in and watch from our public page.

We’re so grateful for this church family and the many ways you share your time, gifts, and heart. As we continue our ministry together, we invite you to remember that regular offerings play an important role in supporting all we do. Your generosity—both in giving and in your faithful presence in worship—makes a difference. You’re welcome to give in person, by mail, or online through Tithely, which you can access here. https://tithe.ly/give_new/www/ #/tithely/give-one-time/1302894

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Special News and Information
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-Sunday, August 23, Pastor Sue Ostrom will be our supply pastor for Worship here at 9:00 am.

-Bishop Meggan Manlove will lead worship here at Peace in a joint service with Trinity Lutheran on Sunday, September 13, at 10:00 a.m. Following worship, there will be an opportunity for questions and discussion about what our pastoral transition will look like and the next steps ahead.

Changes Ahead:
🎶 Kate’s last Sunday as our pianist will be September 6. Following worship that morning, we will have a fellowship reception to give thanks to Kate for her many years of dedication and for the musical gifts she has shared with our congregation. We hope you will join us as we wish her well and express our appreciation for all she has contributed to Peace.

📝 Kristi has accepted a part-time position in the office at Trinity Lutheran in Pullman. Fear not—she will still be serving Peace in the same capacity and will continue to be available to help with the work of our congregation.

🍛🛌 Family Promise Coordinator Needed: Mary ⚜️ Cocking plans to step down as our church coordinator for Family Promise effective January 1, 2027, and we are looking for someone who would be interested in taking on this important role. Family Promise is currently working on next year’s calendar and would like to have it finalized by mid-September. If we are unable to fill the coordinator position for our church, we may have to step out of assisting Pullman Presbyterian Church with their week of hosting Family Promise.
If you are interested in learning more about the position or have questions, please speak with Mary. We would be grateful to find someone willing to continue this ministry on behalf of Peace.

ONGOING AT PEACE — PEACE STITCHERS
The quilting group mets very sporadically through the summer. If you’d like to join us please contact Marilyn Wigen, Cathy Landers, or Mary Cocking and we will let you know when we are meeting!

We hope to see you soon at Peace!

🧐🧐 Food For Thought 🧐🧐

08/14/2026

Join us at 9:00 AM for Worship this Sunday.
Pastor Wes Howell
will be leading us.
All are welcome!

08/14/2026

⚜️ Where Everybody is Somebody Because Jesus Christ is Lord ⚜️

Worship ~ 16 August 2026 ~ 9am
The Twelfth Sunday in the Season after Pentecost

Worship
In addition to our in-person worship, our service will be live-streamed here at 9:00 AM or anytime after: https://www.facebook.com/peacelutherancolfax/. Even if you do not have a personal Facebook account, this link should allow you to join in and watch from our public page.

We’re so grateful for this church family and the many ways you share your time, gifts, and heart. As we continue our ministry together, we invite you to remember that regular offerings play an important role in supporting all we do. Your generosity—both in giving and in your faithful presence in worship—makes a difference. You’re welcome to give in person, by mail, or online through Tithely, which you can access here. https://tithe.ly/give_new/www/ #/tithely/give-one-time/1302894

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Special News and Information
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**Update Regarding Our Pastoral Transition:**

🛐 Pastor Wes Howell will be leading worship at Peace at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 16, as planned.
However, we want to clarify that Pastor Wes will not be serving as the appointed interim pastor at Peace Lutheran Church, as previously announced.
We are currently working with the Synod to determine the next steps for interim pastoral leadership. We will share more information with the congregation as those plans are finalized.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate this transition. Please continue to keep Peace Lutheran Church, our congregation, and the call process in your prayers as we trust God to guide us in the days ahead.

✝️ Sunday, August 23, Pastor Sue Ostrom will be our supply pastor for Worship here at 9:00 am.

✝️ Bishop Meggan Manlove will lead worship here at Peace in a joint service with Trinity Lutheran on Sunday, September 13, at 10:00 a.m. Following worship, there will be an opportunity for questions and discussion about what our pastoral transition will look like and the next steps ahead.

🆕 Changes Ahead:

🎶 Kate’s last Sunday as our pianist will be September 6. Following worship that morning, we will have a fellowship reception to give thanks to Kate for her many years of dedication and for the musical gifts she has shared with our congregation. We hope you will join us as we wish her well and express our appreciation for all she has contributed to Peace.

📥 Kristi has accepted a part-time position in the office at Trinity Lutheran in Pullman. Fear not—she will still be serving Peace in the same capacity and will continue to be available to help with the work of our congregation.

🗓️ Family Promise Coordinator Needed: Mary Cocking plans to step down as our church coordinator for Family Promise effective January 1, 2027, and we are looking for someone who would be interested in taking on this important role. Family Promise is currently working on next year’s calendar and would like to have it finalized by mid-September. If we are unable to fill the coordinator position for our church, we may have to step out of assisting Pullman Presbyterian Church with their week of hosting Family Promise.
If you are interested in learning more about the position or have questions, please speak with Mary. We would be grateful to find someone willing to continue this ministry on behalf of Peace.

ONGOING AT PEACE

🧶The PEACE STITCHERS quilting group mets very sporadically through the summer. If you’d like to join us please contact Marilyn Wigen, Cathy Landers, or Mary Cocking and we will let you know when we are meeting!

😊 We hope to see you soon at Peace!

Food For Thought

08/09/2026

⛪ Worship Reminder
No worship service at Peace on Sunday, August 9.
Please join us instead for a joint worship service at 10:00 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church in Endicott.
All are welcome!