What’s going on at church this week?
- Sunday, November 3:
- Sunday School for all ages @ 9:00 am
- Coffee and Fellowship @ 10:00 am
- Worship w/Communion @ 10:30 am
- Wednesday, November 6:
- Quilters meet @ 10:00 am
- Stewardship Mail Preparation @ 1:00 pm
- PeacePals @ 2:30 pm
- Thursday, November 7
- Centering Prayer @ 11:00 am
- Tri Mu Circle @ 7:00
- Seasonal Fundraisers:
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- Dining Tour Books – $35
- Martha Rolf – Christmas Wreaths – $12
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.
Latest News
Sermon: Rocks In Our Hands
1 Kings 12:1-17, 25-29 When the sharp edges of the horror start to soften, there’s a popular story that kind-hearted people tell about God. You’ve heard this story before. It pretty much goes like this: God is in charge of the universe. God has a desire for how things...
Sermon: Find Us In The Fray
2 Samuel 5:1-5 and 2 Samuel 6:1-5 Today we hear the story of God going into the city of Jerusalem. If you think this was a celebration of glittering praise, you’re absolutely right. The procession of the LORD comes with glad singing and dancing, probably crashing...
Sermon: Naomi’s Prayer
Ruth 1:1-18 You might know, there was a time when I lived and worked in a transitional house for women in recovery from addiction and homelessness. If you have ever lived in any kind of dwelling with any other human person, then you understand. Disputes were not...
Sermon: What We Have
Deuteronomy 5:1-21 and Deuteronomy 6:4-9 Sometime in the past, you might have shared communion with one of our deacons or parish nurses in your living room. Sometime in the future there might come the day, when one of us will visit you bringing communion right into...