County of church: Franklin County
Location of church: Scenic Dr., 1/2 block E. of MO-47, Washington
Phone: 636) 239-1878
Pastor: Aimee Appell
This dove, on the left of three symbols over the main door of this Lutheran Church, also named PEACE.
The dove is in a heads-down position, and has branch of the Olive tree in it's beak.
Spring, 1980
"A group of Lutherans who had been meeting in Washington, Missouri, contacted the American Lutheran Church about creating a mission church.
June, 1980
"Pastor Paul Baehmann came to Washington to canvass the area.
Fall, 1980
"The American Lutheran Church purchased 5 acres of ground at 5 Scenic Dr. to become the future site of The American Lutheran Church (original name).
November of 1980
"Became an official mission church of the ALC.
1982
"The name Peace Lutheran Church was adopted to reflect the desire to have a church that acted and reacted in love for one another.
1983
The cornerstone of the original building was laid.
January 1, 1988
"Three major synods/denominations (The American Lutheran Church, the Lutheran Church in America, and the Association of Evangelical Lutheran Churches) of the Lutheran church merged to become the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).
Peace Lutheran Church became self-supporting.
2007-2010
"Peace participated in a program called the Partnership for Missional Church that helped change the church focus from inward to outward.
"Peace Lutheran has been served by three full-time called pastors and one interim during its existence:
"The Rev. Paul Baehmann, 1980-June 2000
The Rev. Thomas Clay (supply), June-Dec 2000
The Rev. Kenneth Knutson, Jan 2001-May 2005
The Rev. Robin Morgan (interim), Jan 2007- June 2010
The Rev. Aimée Appell, July 2010-present
~ Peace Lutheran Church about time line