Peace is a vibrant, welcoming, multigenerational congregation located in the Gatewood Hill neighborhood of West Seattle. When our congregation was organized in 1944, during World War II, our first members chose the name PEACE as an expression of their hopes and prayers for peace in the world and in their lives.
More than eighty years later, we continue with this ministry of reconciliation—cultivating the peace of God in our families, congregation, neighborhood, and world.
Peace Lutheran is a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Northwest Washington Synod. Learn more about our neighborhood.
Our Vision
A world experiencing the difference God’s grace and love in Christ makes for all people and creation.
Our Mission
Called by grace through the Holy Spirit to be the Body of Christ, we claim the power of God’s transforming love by cultivating faith, walking hand in hand with neighbors, and seeking just relationships with all people and all creation.
What Guides Us
Activate Participation in Worship
We invite and inspire people to share their presence—creating meaningful opportunities to show up and be together, removing barriers, and fostering belonging for all ages.
Foster Personal Connections
We make it easy to build meaningful relationships and find ways to participate, recovering the spirit of fellowship and creating space for community to thrive.
Seek Just Relationships
Our love of God and neighbor translates into public engagement—walking hand in hand with community partners toward Shalom for all people and all creation.
Cultivate Healthy Stewardship
We empower every participant to contribute their time, talents, energy, and finances—widening facility use, supporting legacy giving, and planning for our future together.
All Are Welcome
Children Are Welcome Here
Children are a beautiful and important part of Peace and are always welcome in worship. Sunday School, Youth Game Nights, and other activities invite children to share their gifts and participate.
Reconciling in Christ
We welcome and celebrate the inclusion of those of any race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression into the life and mission of our congregation. We answer Christ’s call to be agents of healing and safety, particularly for people who have been marginalized.
Caring for Each Other
Caring for each other is a hallmark of our community. Through trusting relationships, careful listening, compassionate acts, shared prayers, and other expressions of support we show our caring for each other as for Christ. We are committed to a life together that builds trust, faith, and confidence in our common mission and that values the differences among us.
Visit Us
Worship: Sundays at 10:30 a.m.
Address: 8316 39th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136
Office Hours: Tuesday–Thursday, 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Phone: 206-935-1962
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