Gatewood Hill, West Seattle
Peace Lutheran Church is located in the Gatewood Hill neighborhood of West Seattle, at the corner of 39th Avenue SW and SW Thistle Street. We’re just above the Fauntleroy Ferry terminal and within walking distance of Lincoln Park. Our neighborhood is a quiet, tree-lined residential area with views of the Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound—a welcoming place that reflects the warmth of our congregation.
West Seattle is a vibrant peninsula community known for its independent shops, parks, beaches, and strong neighborhood spirit. We’re proud to be rooted here and to serve as a gathering place for people from across the area.
Getting Here
Address: 8316 39th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136
By Car
Via 35th Ave SW: Travel south on 35th Avenue SW to SW Thistle Street. Turn right (west) on Thistle and proceed to the top of the hill. Peace will be on your right, on the corner of Thistle and 39th Avenue.
Via California Ave SW: Travel south on California Avenue SW from the Junction, continuing to the point where California ends. Turn left (east) on SW Thistle Street and proceed up the hill. Peace will be on your left.
From the Fauntleroy Ferry: Exit the ferry, turning right at Fauntleroy Way SW. Follow the curve left to the four-way stop intersection. Proceed straight past UCC Fauntleroy/YMCA, continue up the hill to 35th Avenue SW. Turn left (north) on 35th, then left (west) on SW Thistle to the top of the hill.
From I-5: Take the West Seattle Bridge exit. Proceed west over the bridge to the first stoplight at Fauntleroy Way. Turn left on Fauntleroy, then right on SW Thistle Street, and continue to the top of the hill.
By Transit
King County Metro serves West Seattle with several bus routes. Use the King County Metro Trip Planner to find the best route to Peace Lutheran Church.
Our Community Connections
Peace Lutheran is deeply woven into the fabric of West Seattle. A member of the Westside Interfaith Network, we partner with the West Seattle Food Bank, White Center Food Bank, and Westside Shelter. Our interfaith relationships include connections with Kol HaNeshama Synagogue, Masjid Al-Furqan Mosque, and Native neighbors along the Duwamish watershed.
Building on our roots as a neighborhood church, we reach beyond our geographic boundaries to serve the diverse populations of our city—extending our mission through local community-based organizations and international ministries through the ELCA.