Church activities are temporarily cancelled. Food pantry is open every Saturday.
Saturdays – Food Pantry @ 9-11 am
Food Pantry is now located at the back of the church; follow the signs to the alley off of 12th Avenue. Groceries will be loaded into your trunk!
Church of Peace Food Pantry is in “serious” need of diapers of all sizes! Please bring diaper donations to COP office (1114 12th St, Rock Island) Mondays and Wednesdays from 9am-Noon, call us for diaper pick-ups: 309-788-6357, or mail monetary donations to the church office.
Sunday, September 20 @ 2:00pm: Worship Committee Meeting (zoom)
Welcome
Welcome to Church of Peace, United Church of Christ. We’re a congregation of the United Church of Christ located in the Longview neighborhood of Rock Island, Illinois. We are a church built around family, serving our community, valuing our history, and envisioning our future together.
The Church of Peace family includes 2 year olds and 80 year olds, people with a wide variety of physical abilities and disabilities, gay, bisexual and straight people, white, brown, and black people. We look forward to embracing you warmly no matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey.
Learn About Us
Church of Peace has a proud history and a bold vision for our future. We were founded by a small group of German immigrants, we chose to stay and serve our neighbors in a changing community, and today we remain a force for good in our community. Follow this link to learn more about the vision, people, and programs of Church of Peace.
Worship With Us
Worship is central to our life together. Sunday morning services are complemented by special services throughout the year, including Ash Wednesday, Christmas Eve, and other holidays. Follow this link to learn more about what you can expect when you attend worship at Church of Peace.
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