Prince of Peace Lutheran Church

Who We Are

Lifting Every Voice with the Joy of Jesus!

Prince of Peace is a unique ELCA congregation where we Lift Every Voice with the Joy of Jesus.
+ African Descent Witness: We are a multi-cultural community committed to our African descent roots.
+ Diversity: We embrace all people and their unique gifts.
+ Community: We invest in deep relationships in our church and our neighborhood.
+ Holy Tenacity: We are determined to see God's dream of justice become a reality.
+ Joy: In praise and in sorrow, we find joy in Jesus.
ALL people of all sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions ARE WELCOME at Prince of Peace this SUNDAY:
+ 10am Adult Bible Study
+ 11am Worship w/Children's Sunday School
+ 1100 Curtis St Greensboro 27406
+ Masks & hand sanitizer provided
+ Livestream on Facebook page @PrinceOfPeaceGSO

Vibe
Casual, Traditional Liturgy, Friendly, Progressive, Gay affirming, Inclusive, Multigenerational, Hand-clapping

Programs
Community Service, Social Justice, Young Adults, Choir, Yoga/Meditation, Adult Education, Seniors Ministry, Children's Ministry

Music
Passionate Reverent, Traditional Hymns, Gospel Choir, Praise and Worship

Denomination
Lutheran (ELCA)

Size
Small

Language
English

Founded
1972

Contact

Phone

(336) 378-9738

Website

https://www.facebook.com/PrinceOfPeaceGSO

Our Services

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Service Times

Sunday

11:00am - Sunday worship with communion

What to Expect

What are services like?
African-American / Lutheran

What is the community like?
Smaller in number, but big in heart. We are multiracial and diverse in ages represented. We are an ELCA congregation. This is Christ's church. There is a place for you here. We are the church that shares a living, daring confidence in God's grace. Liberated by our faith, we embrace you as a whole person--questions, complexities and all. Join us as we do God's work in Christ's name for the life of the world.

What if I'm not a Christian?
Come visit for 11 AM worship or 10:15 AM Adult Bible Study every Sunday. We are non-judgmental and welcome those who are questioning.

Leadership

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Matt Canniff-Kesecker
Redeveloper / Pastor

Pastor Matt Canniff-Kesecker began serving Prince of Peace in August 2018, and was ordained / installed as Pastor in December 2019. Matt grew up at Lutheridge Camp in the mountains of NC where he was formed in Christian community and ministry with all ages. He has over 15 years of professional ministry experience including on camp staff, with the organization Youth Encounter, and in Lutheran congregations in Charleston, SC, Sarasota, FL, and Minneapolis, MN. Matt’s role at Prince of Peace is pastor and community organizer, building the Beloved Community where all can experience a full life of belonging, justice, and the love of Jesus. Matt is married to Aubrey, and they have two young daughters. He obtained his Master of Divinity from Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary in Columbia, SC. When he has a second of spare time, Matt likes to play bluegrass music and bake bread with his daughters.

Location

Address
1100 Curtis St
Greensboro, NC 27406

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What Members Say

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lisa kesecker

everything especially the vicar nora and ada and brie . the garden is a great community service lisa k
Lisa Kesecker

it's music , it's band , it pastor , it's garden . the people aren't bad either . the church secretatary Aubrey and her helpers Nora and Ada are very busy helping out !!! i was there when matt got ordained . so proud !!!
Ann Hess

It is here at Prince of Peace that my soul is filled and my discipleship practiced and challenged. I love that it is the love of Jesus binds us and is with us over the rough spots. People are genuine in their welcoming. The worship is contemporary mix of "Lutheran, Gospel, jazz". The choir is wonderful, and the music is augmented by violin, guitar, trombone etc. It is pretty difficult to stay "down" . A word, a song, a hug, a smile , a handshake are tools of the Spirit will re-charge & and make you feel "this is home." Ann Hess

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