Sharing
Food, Friendship, and Faith
Discover Peace. Together.
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Discover Peace. Together. ■
We’re glad you’re here!
At Prince of Peace (POP), we can’t wait to welcome you! From the moment you walk through our doors, you’ll be greeted with a warm smile and genuine hospitality. If it’s your first time joining us in person, stop by the Connection Center in the Lobby to learn about opportunities to connect to life at POP and take your next steps of faith. You can also share your info with us by filling out the connection card online. (Click the button below.)
We’re so excited to meet you and share this journey together!
Welcome to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
What to expect
Located in a northwest suburb of Chicago, Illinois, we meet every weekend for approximately 60 minutes together. Each weekend can look a little different, but will always include a time of worship, an impactful message, and times of reflection and prayer. If you’re joining us for the first time, our hope is that you feel welcomed and comfortable here, no strings attached. Worship with us on Saturdays at 5pm and Sundays at 9am and 10:30am CST. The 9am service is also streamed live on YouTube.
IN PERSON EXPERIENCE
Worship live online Sundays at 9am
Connect with POP on YouTube. Subscribe to Prince of Peace LIVE and like our channel to have each week’s stream show up at the top of your watch list. Don’t forget to say hello to your fellow worshipers in the comments!
EXPERIENCE POP AT HOME OR ON THE GO
Connecting through Food, Friendship, and Faith
Frequently Asked Questions
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When you hear that somebody’s giving away FREE stuff, you jump, don’t you?
When you worship at Prince of Peace, you come together as a community under the cross to receive God’s FREELY given gifts.
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God’s love and forgiveness. A new life. Renewed power and purpose, and peace.
We are washed with the waters of baptism. We’re reminded that we’re dearly loved children of God. We taste and see forgiveness in communion, the Lord’s Supper. We hear God’s Word spoken through the readings, and we’re challenged through the sermon to live more like Jesus and share Christ’s peace. All of this is cause for celebration! We celebrate Christ’s peace by singing and responding to God through offerings and prayers. Communion is celebrated on the first, third, and fifth weekends of each month. Baptism is offered on second and fourth weekends.
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Worship at POP is designed for you to celebrate and receive Christ’s peace. All are welcome! Every week, you’ll have the opportunity to sing praises to God, hear from God’s word, confess sin and receive forgiveness, pray with the community, and leave with a blessing of peace. You’ll hear a message that applies God’s Word to everyday life. That part doesn’t change. What does change is the music. One week, you’ll celebrate with the praise band, while another week you’ll sing along with the organ and choir. All worship services on a given weekend are identical so you can choose to attend whenever it works best for you. Communion is celebrated on the first, third, and fifth weekends of each month. Baptism is offered on second and fourth weekends.
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Music is an important part of Worship at Prince of Peace. All of our weekend services are identical, but the musical style and format varies from weekend to weekend. One week, you’ll celebrate with the praise band, while another week you’ll sing along with the organ and choir.
We do this for several reasons:
It keeps our worship fresh and vibrant.
It helps foster unity in the church.
It challenges all of us to realize that there is more than one “right” way to worship.
It keeps the focus of our worship on Christ and not on our personal preferences.
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Worship typically lasts about 60 minutes.
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It's a good idea to arrive about 15 minutes early. That way you’ll have time to meet a few people and complete your check-in procedure before worship. We check-in everyone who attends worship at POP. This enables pastors and staff to give care to the POP faith community by understanding who is participating in person and who is connecting from home.
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We don't really have a "dress code" at Prince of Peace, but we do expect people to come fully dressed! 😊 Casual or "Sunday best" is welcome.
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Yes!
The POP Tots nursery is open for kids age three and younger who are not ready for children’s ministry.
POP Kids children’s ministry classes meet during the school year at 9am for kids age 3 through 6th grade.
At POP, we also love kids of all ages being in worship with their families! If kids get restless in worship, you are welcome to go out to the Shepherd’s Corner just outside the sanctuary to pause while staying connected to the service. Busy Bags are available for all ages, and a Children’s Message is given at the 10:30 service.
Learn more about opportunities for your kids and teens here.
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The POP facility is handicap accessible, and there are a number of seats throughout the sanctuary to accommodate people using canes, walkers, or wheelchairs. If you would like to use the LOOP system for hearing assistance, ask a Worship Host as you enter the sanctuary.
I’m new to POP. Where do I start?
Say Hello!
As you arrive for worship, be sure to check in at the Connection Center in the lobby. It’s the perfect place to gather valuable information about our church and explore various programs and events. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a returning guest, we’re eager to help you connect. We look forward to seeing you there.
Attend a class or event.
From Bible studies to special events, these opportunities are designed to deepen your understanding of Scripture and foster community connections. Your journey in faith and community awaits.
Find your community!
Following Jesus isn’t a solo activity. We need each other! POP offers several types of groups to help you grow in your faith life.