Peace Lutheran Church

10/03/2026

Join us on Main Street right NOW for Southern New Mexico Pride celebration! We are here just to the west of the stage, next to Free Mom/Dad Hugs - a whole lotta love on this corner!

We're sorry for how the church has treated you. We commit to doing better. We love you!

10/03/2026

Welcome to the Table where there is always room for you. Join us for World Communion Sunday tomorrow, October 4th, as we celebrate God's eternal and expansive love that includes each and all of us. We are carried to the table of grace, received with open arms, strengthened for the journey. Come and receive. Worship is at 10 AM.

10/01/2026

Come on down to the Pride parade on Saturday! Look for the Peace float with all the hearts ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

YOUR GUIDE TO THE 2026 LAS CRUCES PRIDE PARADE THIS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3rd!
Getting ready for Pride Parade 2026? We’ve got the map to help you know where to go, where the parade starts, where it ends, and where you can celebrate along the way!

Parade Start: The parade kicks off at the roundabout on Main Street at 4:00 PM.
Parade Route: Follow the marked parade path along Main Street and find the perfect spot to cheer, celebrate, and enjoy the parade!

Parade End: The route finishes at Bowman Ave.
Pride on the Plaza: Look for the Pride on the Plaza area near N. Church St. and W. Griggs Ave. for even more Pride celebrations from 5:00-10:00 PM.
Spectator Area: The orange stripes on the map show where parade participants will line up before the parade begins.

Save this post, share it with your friends, and keep it handy for October 3rd! Whether you’re participating in the parade or watching from the sidelines, we’ll see you on Main Street!

Pride has a home in Southern New Mexico, and we’re here to celebrate it together!

09/30/2026

👻🧡Stop by the next RRFM on October 3! The Really Really Free Market exists because resources belong to the people! We share food, clothes, and skills freely because survival is a collective responsibility. Join us in building a community and life beyond capitalism.

What to expect:
-Bring gently used items, services, or skills to share and take whatever you need!
-Browse all kinds of stuff, from clothes and books to toys and household goods. If you are looking for something that we don’t have, let us know and we will keep an eye out!
-Grab a mug of hot coffee and meet others in our community, forming relationships is more important than ever. ☕️

Guidelines:
1. Everything is Free - no money, bartering, or trading. Just take what you need!
2. Bring What You Can - If you have extra stuff laying around or bags of clothes in your trunk you’ve been meaning to donate, bring them to the RRFM!
3. Be Kind - Treat all items and participants with respect and gratitude. Conflicts with community members over items will be solved with rock, paper, scissors.✂️

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👻🧡Visita el próximo Mercado Gratis el 3 de octubre! El Mercado Muy Muy Gratis existe porque estos recursos pertenecen al pueblo! Compartimos comida, ropa, y habilidades de manera gratuita porque nuestro bienestar es una responsabilidad colectiva. Con tu apoyo, queremos crear una comunidad y estilo de vida que trasciendan el capitalismo.

Tendremos:
-Trae artículos usados, servicios, o talentos para compartir, y toma lo que necesites!
-Tendremos una gran variedad de donaciones incluyendo ropa, libros, juguetes y artículos para el hogar. Si buscas algo que no tenemos, déjanos saber y nos mantendremos al tanto!
-Toma una taza de café calientito y conoce a otros miembros de tu comunidad, crear vínculos con nuestros vecinos es más importante que nunca! ☕️

Reglas:
1. Todo es Gratis! - No hay uso de dinero, regateo o intercambios. Llévate lo que necesites!
2. Trae lo Que Puedas! - Si tienes ropa o cosas que ya no necesitas que quieres donar, tráelas al Mercado Gratis!
3. Se Amable! - Trata a las donaciones y participantes con respeto y gratitud. Conflictos entre miembros de la comunidad serán resueltos con piedra, papel o tijeras!✂️

09/30/2026

October is almost here! Check out the Prints of Peace newsletter to see what's happening this month -

https://peacelutheranlc.com/newsletter/

09/30/2026

"...and everywhere will be the feast." Join us this Sunday as we recognize World Communion Sunday and celebrate the Wide Welcome of God's grace every Sunday in October (and beyond).

Near the end of her life, one of my aunts was at a dinner table at the home of friends. During the dinner, she asked a pastor who was at the table, “What do you think heaven is like?” The pastor paused, looked around the table, and said, “I think it’s a lot like this, only with more people.” I love how a table invites us to know this, and how it calls us into a life that is not just for “someday” but is present here and now.

This Sunday is World Communion Sunday. In celebration and in hope, this blessing is for you. Every day.

AND THE TABLE WILL BE WIDE

And the table
will be wide.
And the welcome
will be wide.
And the arms
will open wide
to gather us in.
And our hearts
will open wide
to receive.

And we will come
as children who trust
there is enough.
And we will come
unhindered and free.
And our aching
will be met
with bread.
And our sorrow
will be met
with w**e.

And we will open our hands
to the feast
without shame.
And we will turn
toward each other
without fear.
And we will give up
our appetite
for despair.
And we will taste
and know
of delight.

And we will become bread
for a hungering world.
And we will become drink
for those who thirst.
And the blessed
will become the blessing.
And everywhere
will be the feast.

—Jan Richardson
from How the Stars Get in Your Bones: A Book of Blessings
janrichardson.com/books

Image: “The Best Supper”
© Jan Richardson
janrichardsonimages.com

09/28/2026

Due to the uncertain rain forecast, tonight's Pride Multi-faith Service is being
relocated indoors to St. Andrew's Episcopal Church at 518 N. Alameda Blvd.

The main parking area is off Mountain Avenue. Enter through the large wooden doors on the Mountain side or the blue office door in the back.

See you there at 5:30!

09/28/2026

This year's Tents to Rents campaign is wrapping up! Thank you for making this inaugural year of Peace's participation meaningful through your generosity!

It's not too late to support Camp Hope and donate through Peace's secure donation site:
https://tentstorents.org/bios/bio_739.html

09/27/2026

Southern NM Pride week is upon us! We hope you will join us tomorrow evening for the Pride Multi-faith Service for Blessing and Renewal!

Join us for this time to intentionally pause and pray, and be blessed by a special message and music. You are invited! Come as you are.

09/26/2026

The Little Organ That Could is in its new home! 🥳🎹 On stage in the Reves Recital Hall at Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas. We are excited for the many students and others who will enjoy this instrument.

From Karen:
"Many thanks to Dr. Alex Polyakov, DMA and Dr. Andrew Morgan, DMA for their work in finding an appropriate space and devoting so much time to setup. Thanks also to community volunteers Wade and Jill Hankins, who spent many hours lending their hands and energy to help keep the project going!"

Thank you, Karen, for your hard work and making the 1,000+ mile trip to make this possible!