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Thursday
July 2, 2026
THE HAPPENINGS
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SUNDAY, JULY 5, 2026
SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
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PRINCE OF PEACE CHURCH
Is called to know, love, and serve Jesus as Savior and Lord,
to share his healing and transformation with all people.
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9:00 AM Holy Eucharist
One service only from July 5 through September 5
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WELCOME TO SUMMER SUNDAYS!
Starting this Sunday, July 5 through September 6, we will have just one service at 9:00 AM. We would love to have EVERYONE donate light refreshments during our Summer Patio Coffee Hour on these Sundays, based on your LAST NAME:
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A – E: July 5 and August 9
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F – L: July 12 and August 16
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M – P: July 26 and August 23
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R – Z: August 2 and August 30
September 6: to be determined (volunteers welcome!)
September 13 will be Start-Up Sunday, and we'll go back to two services at 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Looking forward to a great summer!
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FOOD PANTRY CLOSURE
The West Valley Food Pantry will be closed tomorrow (Friday, July 3, 2026), in observance of Independence Day.
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2026 CHURCH DIRECTORY
The updated 2026 Prince of Peace Church Directory is available in the Church Narthex. And speaking of which:
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SECURITY ALERT: FAKE EMAILS ASKING FOR THE CHURCH DIRECTORY
We want to warn you about a scam targeting church communities, including Prince of Peace. Several members have received fake emails asking for help accessing our Church Directory, or asking for a PDF copy of it to be emailed to them.
What You Need to Know:
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Who they are pretending to be: These emails often show the name of someone who works in the PoP Church Office.
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The Truth: These requests are NOT real. NO ONE from the Church Office will EVER email you asking for a PDF copy of the directory!
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Why it matters: Our directory is password-protected to keep your personal information safe. Sharing it with an outsider risks the privacy of everyone in our church community.
What to Do If You Get One:
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Do not reply to the email.
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Do not send any files or directory copies.
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Delete the email immediately.
If you are ever unsure whether an email from the Church is real, please don't hesitate to contact the Church Office directly to double-check!
Thank you for helping keep our community safe!
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Prayer of the Week:
For Our Nation
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Father of all nations and ages,
We recall the day when
our country claimed its place
among the family of nations;
for what has been achieved,
we give you thanks,
for the work that still remains,
we ask your help,
and as you have called us
from many peoples
to be one nation,
grant that, under your providence,
our country may share your blessings
with all the peoples of the earth.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
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ALTAR FRONTAL
As you may have noticed, we have removed the white altar covering (called a “frontal”) that was in place during the Easter season. We also use it for Christmas and for weddings and funerals. Now the Altar Guild is preparing to introduce a new green frontal to our worship service, for use during other seasons of the year.
The Altar Guild invites the congregation to participate in the creation of the new altar frontal for our church. Those wishing to contribute may make a minimum donation of $250 in memory or honor of a loved one. Names will be stitched onto a dedication panel accompanying the frontal.
Please contact the Church Office for additional information or to participate in this meaningful project.
A bit of a background on the use of altar frontals: In the Episcopal tradition, the frontal is a decorative and often richly embroidered cloth that adorns the front of the altar. More than decoration, it serves as “visual theology,” reflecting the seasons and feasts of the Church year while beautifying the Lord’s Table. Historically, fine textiles were used to “vest” the altar as a royal throne, symbolizing Christ’s majesty and the faithful gathered around Him.
Throughout church history, altar frontals have carried deep spiritual significance. Their changing colors mark the liturgical seasons: purple for preparation and penitence, white and gold for celebration and resurrection, red for the Holy Spirit and martyrs, and green for growth in ordinary time.
In many Episcopal parishes, altar frontals are also given as memorial gifts, honoring loved ones and serving as a lasting reminder of the communion of saints each time the altar is prepared for worship.
Why green?
Liturgical green in the Episcopal Church symbolizes spiritual growth, hope, and new life. It is worn during the seasons of Epiphany and the Season after Pentecost, which together comprise "Ordinary Time" – the longest stretches of the church year focused on the ongoing journey of faith and discipleship.
The specific significance of the color green in Episcopal worship centers around several key themes:
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Spiritual Development: Just as green plants and trees flourish during the spring and summer, the color represents the daily, often quiet work of deepening our roots, leafing out, and maturing as disciples of Christ.
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Hope and Anticipation: Green points to the promise of new life and the ongoing mission of the Church in the world.
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The Revelatory Seasons: Green is often used during Epiphany, a season celebrating the revelation of Christ to the world, and during the long Sundays after Pentecost, which celebrate the revelation of God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
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WEST VALLEY FOOD PANTRY NEWS
URGENT: BACK-TO-SCHOOL BACKPACK GIVEAWAY!
On Saturday, July 25, the Food Pantry and the National Charity League will be distributing free backpacks filled with school supplies to families in need. Donations of school supplies are needed now! Please drop off donations at the Church Office before or on Thursday, July 23. Here is a list of the most needed items, and thank you!
- Soft sided Lunch Bags (fits in backpack) (most requested by families)
- Composition Notebooks
- Pencil/Binder Pouches (zipper)
- Safety scissors Pencil box (K-5)
- 1” Presentation Binder (K-5)
- Color Markers (K-5)
- Glue Sticks
- Rulers Crayons (box of 24)
- Colored Pencils (box of 12)
- Spiral Notebooks
- Pocket Folders (plastic)
- Highlighters (Grades 6-12)
- Sharpies (Grades 6-12
- Frixion pens (Grades 6-12) (Blue, Black, Red)
- Large Erasers
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MUSIC INTERNSHIP SCHOLARSHIP:
LEARN. LEAD. GET PAID!
Do you love music and have some musical skill and literacy, vocal or instrumental, or know someone who does? Here is a great opportunity for real-world experience in learning to lead worship and sacred music.
Prince of Peace is offering a $10,000 Church Music Internship Scholarship. 10 hours per week for 10 months, August - Pentecost, at Prince of Peace Episcopal Church, Woodland Hills, CA 91367 under Boude Moore, Music Director.
To apply email: boudemoore@gmail.com with your name and phone number.
For more info: https://www.popwh.org/music-internship
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WEDNESDAY MORNING BOOK STUDY
Please join us every Wednesday morning for 8:00 AM Holy Eucharist in the Chapel, followed by breakfast in the Family Center, followed by a book study with Deacon George Packer in the Youth Room (at @9:00 AM)! We are almost finished with the book we've been reading ("Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace" by Mark Deymaz), but there's still time to join in - no sign-up required!
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SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON
Based on the Gospel reading for this week in the Lectionary, we are delving into Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30. In this season after Pentecost, we hear stories of Jesus’ ministry in the world and our call to engage in that mission. Today’s lesson comes from a section in Matthew where John the Baptist and Jesus are talking about what Jesus’ ministry is going to be. John the Baptist had a different picture of what Jesus’ ministry would bring to the world.
We will be exploring what Jesus meant when he said, “Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart.” I wonder what Jesus meant when he told them that they should come with him to learn how to carry heavy things? I wonder how Jesus helps us find rest in our souls? These are the questions that we will examine through finding out what it means to be yoked ourselves.
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SUNDAY SCHOOL SURVEY
If you are a parent, church leader, or parishioner with thoughts on what is offered through Children's and Family Ministry, please respond to this survey (https://forms.gle/9Fm86ggiQ3XFyEs57) to assist our new Director, Tara Brooks, in best serving you.
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
JUST ONE MORE WEEK till VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL!
JULY 13-17, 9:00 – 3:00 PM
The decorating crew is busy and decorating! The food committee has it all under control! Props are being assembled for all the wonderful locations in our rainforest! Crews are beginning to form and volunteers are stepping up! Register now for RAINFOREST FALLS: Exploring the Nature of God! Children entering Kindergarten through 5th grade are all invited.
Please contact any team member (Bill and Joyce Prescott, Alma Fountain, Tara Sanders Brooks) or family@popwh.org if you have any questions or are interested in helping us prepare for this important Children and Families Ministry program. Enroll on our website at: www.popwh.org/vbs. As you know, no child is turned away from this ministry due to lack of funds. We currently have 15 enrollees and would like to see many more!
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We are seeking donations to sponsor a child ($35). Additionally, we are asking for help to defray the cost of snacks and lunch ($300). We do the shopping and you contribute a small amount! Any amount will help. If you are willing, please donate via check or cash in a pew envelope with VBS in the memo line; or scan the QR code to the left. Most of all, we need ALL OF YOUR PRAYERS that each camper and volunteer will be blessed on this journey!
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2026 KATHIE CLARK SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS!
We are proud to announce that Hannah Muniz and Racheal Musimenta are the recipients of the Episcopal Church Women’s 2026 Kathie Clark Scholarship.
Prince of Peace is richly blessed to have these young graduates and their families as part of our church community. Hannah and Racheal have been very actively involved in many areas of church life, including the youth group, live streaming, Vacation Bible School, and serving as acolytes.
Please join us on Sunday, July 19, at 9:00 AM as we honor and celebrate Hannah and Racheal and present each of them with their $1,500 scholarship.
Both recipients will attend Pierce College as they pursue careers in nursing. We wish Hannah and Racheal the very best as they continue their education and prepare for their future careers.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2026 YOUNG MEN’S SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT!
We are proud to announce that Daniel Wirkkala is the recipient of the Joe Gallagher Young Men’s Scholarship Award. The award of $1,500.00 will help Daniel to pursue his studies at Pierce College in the field of biology with a career in the healthcare industry.
Daniel and his family have been very active in the life of the church, with Daniel and his father as part of the team that live-streams our 10:00 AM service every Sunday. Both Daniel and his brother are members of the Bell Choir and leaders at Vacation Bible School.
Please join us on Sunday, July 19, at the 9:00 AM morning service as we honor and celebrate Daniel Wirkkala with the Joe Gallagher Young Men’s Scholarship Award.
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SECRET PRAYER PARTNERS:
SUMMER GET-TOGETHER
Secret Prayer Partners, we'll be having our Summer Get-Together on July 18 at 12 noon in the Family Center. Lunch will be included! This is just a fun get-together to get to know each other, so no gifts, please! Please contact Sandi Totter (sandi@novaca.com) as she'll need a head count for the lunch.
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SHARING SOLES DRIVE: CARING FEET, SHARING CHRIST'S LOVE
The Daughters of the King invite you to participate in our Sharing Soles Drive this July and August. We are collecting new socks of any size and any color to share with those in need, beginning with guests who attend our Community Dinners.
Donations may be placed in the green collection box in the church entryway (Narthex) any time during July and August.
As you donate, we also invite you to pray for those who will receive these socks. If you would like, include a short note of encouragement or a prayer with your donation as a reminder that they are loved and remembered.
Thank you for helping us care for our neighbors by sharing both warm feet and Christ's love.
For His Sake,
Prince of Peace Daughters of the King
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EPISCOPAL-LUTHERAN DODGER NIGHT SEPTEMBER 3
It's time once again to gather at Dodger Stadium for Episcopal Night to watch the Dodgers play the St. Louis Cardinals! This year's game will be on Thursday, September 3 at 7:00 PM. Tickets are $48 per person. All fans must have the MLB Ballpark App on their mobile devices to gain entrance – no paper tickets! Deadline to order is July 19. To place orders or for more information, contact Dave Dumas in the Church Office (office@popwh.org).
This is an evening for Episcopalians and friends to gather together and have a good time as the Diocese of Los Angeles. The Diocese will be joined again by the Lutherans of the Southwest California Synod in the true spirit of baseball and ecumenism, so invite your Lutheran friends to come out and join!
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LABYRINTH PRAYER
Walking the labyrinth is a prayerful journey that invites you to slow your body, quiet your mind, and open your heart to God’s presence. During this season on the church calendar, scan the QR code and be guided with Prayers for Ordinary Time. Take a screenshot and save the Prayers as a photo (or copy the Prayers into Notes) and pray wherever you walk! Walk slowly. Pray simply. Listen deeply.
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MISSING SERVING PLATE
An orange ceramic platter was used at the International Brunch, but it is missing. If found, please return to the Church Office. Thank you!
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This week's prayer requests and thanksgivings have been compiled and are available here for your prayers and meditation. Updated prayer requests are printed on a WEEKLY basis.
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Please submit your prayer requests and thanksgivings in church on the yellow or blue prayer slips, OR by clicking on the "Submit a Prayer Request" button at the bottom of this page.
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