History

Prince of Peace had it's beginning in 1987 when Pastor Arno Meyer was called as a Mission Developer to establish a Lutheran Congregation in Southwest Topeka. A core of 37 interested people met in Pastor's home to initiate plans to start a congregation.

First worship was held February 14, 1988, in a Villa West Shopping Center store front.The congregation was chartered June 12, 1988, with 241 members signing the role. The congregation experienced rapid growth that necessitated the need to build a permanent facility. Groundbreaking for the new facility began in February 1989. A dedication ceremony was conducted on February 18, 1990, for our new multi-purpose facility.

Prince of Peace Preschool opened its doors in February 1990. Phase II construction is complete and was dedicated February 14, 1996. Educational classrooms and permanent offices have been added for much needed space.
Phase III, the construction of the worship and family life center is planned in the next few years.

Newsletters
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(Newsletters are now published quarterly.)

December 2011 Newsletter
September 2011 Newsletter
June 2011 Newsletter
March 2011 Newsletter
December 1, 2010 Newsletter
October 2010 Newsletter
September 2010 Newsletter
August 2010 Newsletter
July 2010 Newsletter
June 2010 Newsletter
May 2010 Newsletter
April 2010 Newsletter
February 2010 Newsletter - Special Anniversary Issue
February 2010 Newsletter
January 2010 Newsletter

Our Staff

Pastor:  Rev. Dr. Neil F. Buono

Deacons:  Bradley Hammel; Don Lumpe; Jerry Gaston
Lay Assistants: Beth Lange; Torey Oberle; Mary Hume

Parish Administrator:  Jayna Gaston

Parish Nurse:  Mary Hume

Preschool Director:  Patty Bullock (271-0913)

Youth Leader:

Children's Ministry Leader:

Bell Choir Director: Terri Good

Head Organist/Adult Choir Director/Worship Coordinator: Donna Eakins

Send your feedback/comments about POP to: listening@princeofpeacetopeka.org

Learn about Prince of Peace and What We Believe, Teach and Confess with this brochure.

Sunday School

Prince of Peace is committed to providing loving, fun Sunday School for our children so that they may learn about God's love. Sunday School is offered for all children, age 2 and above. The Sunday School hour is filled with Bible lessons, music, crafts and making new friends in Christ.

Adult Education

Today we are challenged to both understand and to live the faith in ways earlier generations simply were not. Small groups are the way to achieve both Biblical literacy, and strength, comfort and support for living out the faith. Bible study groups are offered primarily on Sunday at 9:45 am, but also during specified times throughout the week. Intentional adult small group ministry is focused around the Word of God and how we put it into action in our lives. Brief examples of previous small adult group classes are Crossways, See through the Scriptures, The Purpose Driven Life and the individual books of the Bible.

Confirmation

Confirmation at Prince of Peace is intended to engage and enrich the faith development experience for grades five through eighth. Confirmation consists of a Lutheran Curriculum for 7th & 8th graders on Wednesday evenings. The Pre-Confirmation Class consists of a Lutheran Curriculum for 5th & 6th graders on Wednesday evenings.