Adults
SMALL GROUPS
Small Groups
Small Groups are a great way to become active in the life of Peace Church. Small groups can be anywhere from 3-20 people, and made up of men, women, families, singles or people who share interests. Small Groups exist to help people develop relationships with God and others, promoting spiritual growth and maturity through Christian relationships centered on the study and application of God’s Word.
PRAYER GROUPS
Centering Prayer
We commit to praying together weekly at 8:00am and follow the guidelines of meditating on a scripture verse for 20 minutes followed by praying for our church, families, communities, government and the world.
Prayer Team
Our prayer team is made up of over 140 people that faithfully pray for our church members, our community, and world. The Prayer Team receives prayer requests by email from the church office as they are submitted.
SPIRITUAL FORMATION
Journey Inward
“Journey Inward” is an eight-week course through “The Deeply Formed Life” by Pastor Rich Villodas. we will explore five primary themes: Contemplative Rhythms, Racial Reconciliation, Interior Examination, Sexual Wholeness, and Missional Presence.
Peace Deaf Church (PDC) Bible Study
Wednesdays (Sept-May) at 6:30pm. Join the Deaf and hard of hearing Bible study series that helps us understand the impact that Jesus has had on the world.
Winter Soulstice Retreat
Jan 24 & 25: You are invited to step away from the busyness and encounter the good Jesus who continually seeks you. Together, we will step out of the darkness and into the warmth and light of God’s beloved people.
MUSIC GROUPS
Peace Church Choir
Wednesdays at 6:30pm for rehearsal, Sundays at 10am for worship. The choir typically sings on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Sundays Sept-May. You may join if you can sing, need to learn to sing, are musical, or working on being musical. We learn a variety of styles, and sing with a variety of instrumental accompaniments.
Peace Praise Band
Thursdays at 6:30pm for rehearsal, Sundays at 10am for worship. Peace’s Praise Band is a group of talented singers, accompanied by guitar, bass, keyboard, violin, and drums leading songs for worship. The band plays a mix of contemporary worship songs and updated hymns.
ATHLETIC GROUPS
Pickleball Open Play
Saturdays at 10am and Mondays at 5pm. Over the last few years, pickleball has been rising in popularity. The growth of the sport in recent years probably has a lot to do with the fact that it is a sport that is easy to learn and fun for mixed groups, no matter the age, gender, or skill of the players.
Volleyball Pickup Games
Mondays (Oct-May) at 7:30pm. Co-ed pickup volleyball games are for players ages 16 and older. No advance sign-ups are required, just show up, and we’ll rotate you into a game.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Saturdays at 8am. AA is an international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem. It is nonprofessional, self-supporting, multiracial, apolitical, and available almost everywhere. There are no age or education requirements. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about his or her drinking problem.
Gambler's Anonymous (GA)
Mondays at 7:30pm. Gamblers Anonymous is based on spiritual principles and rooted in the 12 Steps. www.minnesotaga.com.
Growing Through Loss
Six week series offered in Spring and Fall within area churches. Growing Through Loss (GTL) provides support for adults who have experienced loss, information about the grieving process, caring and support from others who are also grieving and sharing of memories and feelings in a confidential setting.
NAMI Connection Group
Thursdays at 6:30pm. NAMI Minnesota offers many support groups for families and adults living with mental illness. The free support groups are led by trained volunteers with lived experience with mental illness. Support groups aim to provide a welcoming, respectful, and safe space to build awareness and understanding while learning from and connecting with others.
CLASSES
Art Therapy Class
People who make art in any form, whether they consider themselves artists or not, are taking part in a process of self-discovery that gives them a safe space to express their feelings. This creative process is enjoyable in its own right, but what emerges should be the unfiltered responses of the individual. Understanding them can promote mental health and well-being.
Educational Investment Seminar
This class is typically held in March. The seminar is suitable for all ages, income levels, experience levels, and it is ideal for couples. It includes a detailed 95-page course book and numerous resource links. The seminar is strictly educational and nothing is being sold. There is no fee for the seminar – however, a free-will offering to Peace Church is welcome.
Exploring Peace
Discover Membership Opportunities and Embrace Community. “Exploring Peace," is a two week class led by Pastor Brett and an elder of Peace Church. This class is designed to provide a deeper understanding of membership opportunities within our vibrant community. The class is offered multiple times per year.
Lifetree Café
(Sept - Mar) Lifetree Café is an hour-long, interactive video experience featuring real people’s real stories, biblical insights, and plenty of time for deep conversation.
Marriage Class
Discover the secrets to a thriving marriage in our five week marriage class based on the renowned "Vertical Marriage" study by FamilyLife. Through engaging discussions, insightful teachings, and practical exercises, you and your spouse will embark on a transformative journey to strengthen your connection and build a solid foundation for lasting love.
Parenting Class
Parenting can feel part adventure, part battle, part amusement park, part dumpster fire. No Perfect Parents helps to ditch expectations, embrace reality, and discover the one secret that will change your parenting.
Pickleball Instruction
If you have been curious about the popular game of pickleball, come to Peace for a lesson! Classes are held when interest grows.
Purposeful Living
This class typically begins in January. Purposeful Living is a 10-week class about becoming more aware of your life experiences, spiritual gifts, strengths and core values and then discerning your life purpose and your unique God-given call for the next chapter in your life. Class size is 8 people.
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"Being and becoming more like Jesus to help our neighbors know God."