Worship
In addition to our in-person worship, our service will be live-streamed here at 11am, or anytime after: https://www.facebook.com/peacelutherancolfax/. Even if you do not have a personal Facebook account, this link should allow you to join in and watch from our public page.
We’re so grateful for this church family and the many ways you share your time, gifts, and heart. As we continue our ministry together, we invite you to remember that regular offerings play an important role in supporting all we do. Your generosity—both in giving and in your faithful presence in worship—makes a difference. You’re welcome to give in person, by mail, or online through Tithely, which you can access here. https://tithe.ly/give_new/www/#/tithely/give-one-time/1302894
Dear Friends in Christ of Peace Lutheran and Trinity Lutheran,
It is with a heart full of both gratitude and bittersweet emotion that I write to share some significant news regarding my ministry. I have accepted a new call to serve as the University Pastor and Executive Director of Spiritual and Religious Life at Capital University and Trinity Lutheran Seminary in Bexley, Ohio. As many of you know, Trinity is where I graduated in 2019, and returning to my old stomping grounds to shepherd both undergraduate students and play a part in the formation of the next generation of pastors is an opportunity I feel deeply called to pursue.
Because of this transition, my last Sunday leading worship with you will be July 19th.
Looking back over these past seven years, I am overwhelmed by the depth of what we have shared together. We have walked through incredible seasons of change, not least of which was navigating the unprecedented challenges of the COVID pandemic, just six months into my ministry here. Through it all, you showed up with resilience, grace, and an unwavering commitment to our shared ministry.
Together, we weren’t afraid to dream or take risks. We attempted new things. Some of those ideas succeeded beautifully. Others failed. But what I will always cherish about Peace and Trinity is that we never let failure have the last word. We dusted ourselves off, learned, and we tried again. That spirit of holy experimentation and mutual trust has been one of the greatest gifts of my ordained ministry.
I am profoundly grateful for the privilege of being your pastor. You have been patient, kind, willing to try, and created a wonderful environment for Hans and Wren to grow to love God. Thank you for welcoming my family into your lives, for partnering with me in the Gospel, and for the countless ways you have loved and supported us. You have shaped me as a leader and as a person, and a piece of our collective McMichael heart will always remain here in Colfax and Endicott.
As Corrin, the kids, and I prepare for this next chapter, please know that you will remain in our prayers. I have every confidence that God, who began a good work in these congregations, will carry it on to completion.
Peace,
Pastor Ian
We will be hosting Family Promise this week (June 14) with the meal June 18th. Please talk with Mary Cocking if you can help!
Sunday, July 12th, we will have a combined service with Trinity, here at Peace at 10:00 am, with a potluck to follow.
Starting Sunday, July 19, we will have Worship at 9:00 am, and continue at this time for the next 12 months.
PEACE STITCHERS
The quilting group mets very sporadically through the summer. If you’d like to join us please contact Marilyn Wigen, Cathy Landers, or Mary Cocking and we will let you know when we are meeting!
We hope to see you soon at Peace!











Half days at school are meant for helping the Peace Stitchers with their work! Thank you, Peace Stitchers, for making Wren's day and for all the work you do making bundles and quilts year-round! 🕊️🧵🪡


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Trick-or-Treat Main Street Is one of the projects we do as part of our partnership with the Colfax Chamber of Commerce. Thank you to Stella and Gail McNeilly for handing out the treats for Peace this year.

Everyone smile for the camera!
Hans, Wren, and Pastor Ian McMichael, Marilyn Wigen, Gail Webster, Rex Rutledge, Dorothy Feldman, Harvey Webster, Marvin Wigen.
Photo credits: Kristi Nelson and Georgie Leinweber.

Practicing our smiling and waving in the parking lot before the parade.

Harvey was our very special rider.

Pastor Ian, Hans and Wren were ready to roll!

“Fishing“ and throwing candy in the parade. We must have been really speeding along to make this photo blur!

The Swedish fish and “testa-mints” were a big hit with the younger parade watchers!

Grace Jones, Marchele McNeilly, and Karly Wigen listen attentively as they receive a blessing from Pastor Ian.

Pastor Ian praying for the graduates and their families.

Receiving their quilts from the Peace Stitchers. Each girl’s quilt is in their university colors.

Ready to celebrate with cake and more…
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