Prince of Peace Lutheran Church

ELCA church with a unique and relevant ministry focus. Word and Sacrament every Sunday at 11 AM. Greensboro, NC

Plan Your Visit

Address
1100 Curtis St
Greensboro, NC 27406

Phone
(336) 378-9738

Website
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Directions
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Who We Are

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (POPLC) is committed to proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ and serving the community as Christ did.

We are a predominantly African-American church, located in the historic Warnersville community of Greensboro, NC. When visiting, you'll find that we are a very diverse, and welcoming worship community.

We are a center for service striving to improve the spiritual, emotional, and physical health of our members and our community.

We host the Out of the Garden Project Urban Teaching Farm at Warnersville , and have a parish nurse who provides free health consultations, chair yoga, and other workshops. POPLC has an active children and youth ministry, Bible Studies, Gospel Choir, Fellowship opportunities and more!

We welcome you to visit our ELCA affiliated congregation and see what we're all about: God's work, our hands. Word and Sacrament worship service every Sunday at 11 AM.

Church email: [email protected]

Pastor Matt Canniff-Kesecker
336-303-8358 (cell)
[email protected]

Music Leader / Choir Director:
Colin McDearman

About Us

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

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

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

Denomination
Lutheran (ELCA)

Size
Small

Language
English

Founded
1972

Contact

Address
1100 Curtis St
Greensboro, NC 27406

Phone
(336) 378-9738

Website
Visit Website

Directions
Get directions on Google Maps

Our Services

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

Matt Canniff-Kesecker
Redeveloper / Pastor

Pastor Matt Canniff-Kesecker began serving Prince of Peace in August 2018. 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. In addition to serving Prince of Peace, he has recently completed his final year of study for 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.

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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