Social Ministry Action Team (SMAT)

Meetings: Monthly on third Wednesday evenings at 7pm via Zoom

Contact: Boots Winterstein or Marcia Olson

SMAT!?? What’s SMAT??  The Social Ministry Team folks who give thought, prayer and action to “social ministry” are seeking to expand our image and message!

How can we emphasize Action? Justice? Community Connections?

For now, we’ll go with SMAT: Social Ministry Action Team.

November and December 2025 were busy and fruitful for Peace folks: dozens of socks for Operation Nightwatch; 18 holiday gift bags for WIN’s Welcome Table; outreach projects by our Sunday School and Youth; dinner by Peace families for neighbors at Westside shelter in the Junction; plus the usual food drives and greeting cards sent to homebound friends; and you can name more!

2026 events:  

January 21, 2026 7pm — SMAT will meet by Zoom to plan for the coming months — including Lent and Easter. If you’d like to join this Team, just let Boots Winterstein or Marcia Olson know!

January 22, 28, and 29, 2026: These dates are open for cooking and serving dinners at Westside Neighbors Shelter (in the former American Legion Hall on Alaska). Lots of food available there — canned, frozen, etc. You can pick up what you’d like to prepare, take it home to cook, bring back your ready-to-serve dinner! Family -friendly! The Streit family is familiar with the routine — check with Peter or Katie! You can also contact Boots Winterstein or Marcia Olson for more information