Prince of Peace ELCA, Hot Springs, Arkansas

09/11/2026

One Synod, One Book
Join the Arkansas-Oklahoma Synod as we read "Separation of Church and Hate" by John Fugelsang. This is a great book as we continue to learn about Christian Nationalism. Written by a comedian, "Separation of Church and Hate" is easily accessible to all levels of readers including lay and ordained people alike. We are encouraging congregations to form a book study in their congregation be that with the adult education group, a WELCA gathering, an established book group or any other way this fall.

You can also join two book studies on zoom. One group will meet at 1pm on Tuesday starting 9/15 and another at 7pm on Thursdays starting 9/17.

REGISTER: https://bit.ly/churchandhatestudy

09/09/2026

Prince of Peace is an affirming, reconciling in Christ congregation.

September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month. For LGBTQ+ people, this is real life, not a statistic on a page.

The Trevor Project's research is clear: LGBTQ+ young people are not inherently at higher risk because of who they are. They're placed at higher risk by rejection, stigma, and the absence of affirming spaces. The same research shows the opposite is just as true — where affirmation exists, so does life.

That's the work RMN exists to do. Every congregation that chooses to see LGBTQ+ people as sacred, as fully made in the image of God — every leader who says "you belong here" and means it — is doing holy work.

This month, we're here to remind you that our work does not stop until every church is a church for every child of God. If you'd like to explore what that looks like in your context, visit rmnetwork.org or email us at [email protected].

Source: The Trevor Project, 2024 U.S. National Survey on the Mental Health of LGBTQ+ Young People

09/05/2026

Phil Keller delivers the message on Romans 6:12-23 tomorrow at the 11am worship service. Are you a slave to something?

09/01/2026

"God, you are the steadfast lover of our souls. It is our deepest desire to walk with you in an honest and faithful fashion. Guide us in your ways, and hide us in the shadow of your wings." —Bread for the Day

08/29/2026

Sunday, August 30, the Service of the Word will be led by our SAM team, Dorla Dixon and Dee Renteria.

08/23/2026

Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry has issued his fourth in a series of monthly messages that continue through the end of this year, titled “All Together in One Place."

Each message will share a pastoral word, rooted in Scripture, that witnesses to God's presence today, our rich theological tradition and the social teaching that connects us.

Read his latest message, "A Call to be Trusted Messengers in this Election Season America," here: elca.org/news/a-call-to-be-trusted-messengers-in-this-election-season

08/23/2026

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Pastor Jerry, Pastor Alvaro and Bishop Becca are on their way to Tanzania for a consultation in Arusha with leaders from the ELCA and ELCT. After a few days there, they will head to Morogoro to meet with people in our companion synod, especially to learn from evangelist as Pastor Alvaro expands the Promotoras program in the synod.

08/16/2026

Did you know the ELCA has a credit union?

The ELCA Federal Credit Union is a member-owned financial cooperative created to serve people and organizations connected to the church.

Members of and participants in ELCA congregations may be eligible to join, along with family members of current members and people connected to ELCA-affiliated organizations.

The credit union’s earnings are returned and shared among members in the form of lower rates on loans, higher rates on savings, reduced fees and enhanced services.

It’s one more way we can walk together, supporting financial well-being across our wider community.

Learn more about the ELCA FCU and explore eligibility here: https://www.elcafcu.org/new-membership?utm_source=FCU&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=elca

08/15/2026

Tomorrow the congregations of Prince of Peace Lutheran and Westminster Presbyterian join together for worship at 10:30am in the Westminster sanctuary. A Hot Dog & Hamburger lunch will be served after the service. All are welcome!