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Wednesday, February 11, 2026
THE HAPPENINGS
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for
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2026
THE LAST SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY
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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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Sunday:
8:00 AM and 10:00 AM Services
(The 10:00 AM service is livestreamed)
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NEWCOMERS’ BRUNCH
This Sunday, February 15, following the 10:00 AM service, we will again be hosting our Newcomers’ Brunch. This is an opportunity to meet the pastors and connect with others who make Prince of Peace their home. If you have recently joined our congregation (in the last 6 months or so), please consider joining us for a light lunch and good fellowship in the Guild Room!
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GOT PALMS? If you've still got any palm branches / crosses left over from last year, we need them! They'll be burned to make ashes for this year's Ash Wednesday. Please bring them to the Church Office or give them to Deacon George Packer no later than this Sunday, February 15. Thank you!!
| | HOLIDAY CLOSING: Please be aware that the Church Office and the Food Pantry will be closed Monday, February 16, in observance of President's Day. | |
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LENTEN OUTREACH
The Prince of Peace Outreach Committee has selected the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem as the recipient of our 2026 Lenten offering. The Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem operates several schools and other health facilities, including the the Al Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City. For decades, this hospital has provided essential medical services to its community and is now one of the few fully operational hospitals left to serve the entire population. Nearly 99% of Gaza’s population now lives in poverty and cannot afford medical care. Your belief in healthcare as a human right enables Ahli to continue offering services without cost, ensuring that financial hardship does not determine who receives treatment and who goes without. For more information please visit afedj.org.
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Jesus, you revealed yourself to the world
so that all people might look to you and be saved.
May we know the wholeness that you bring.
Be our light in the darkness that we may not stumble,
and lift us up again if we fall.
All this we ask in your name.
Amen.
(from Daily Prayer for All Seasons, buildfaith.org)
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BIBLE STUDY: All are invited to participate in a weekly Bible Study of The Acts of the Apostles. When and Where: Every Sunday at 9:00 AM in the Community Center.
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MEN'S CHOIR: The Men's Choir will begin rehearsals for the Easter Vigil Service on Thursday, February 19, at 6:00 PM in the Family Center (and every Thursday during Lent thereafter). Those who wish to join this acclaimed ensemble, please speak to Music Director Boude Moore.
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LENT PLANNING: MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Ash Wednesday is February 18! Services will be held at 8:00 AM, noon, and 7:00 PM, as well as Ashes to Go (see Deacon George's announcement below for more details).
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On Shrove Tuesday (Feb. 17), a Pancake Supper will be presented by the Youth Group from 5:00 – 6:00 PM in the Upper Hall* (not Family Center, as previously reported)
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On Ash Wednesday (Feb. 18) – Services at 8:00 AM, 12:00 Noon, and 7:00 PM
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Ashes to Go: Teams of 2 or 3 parishioners stand at the corner of Topanga Canyon and Ventura Boulevards, to impose ashes on the foreheads of people who normally wouldn’t (or can't) come to church. Volunteers are needed for two-hour shifts from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, so if you’re interested, please contact Deacon George Packer (praywithoutwalls@gmail.com).
Opportunities for prayer and reflection during Lent include and a Bible Study and a weekly Prayer Circle. Details:
-- Lenten Bible Study: “Let not your hearts be troubled”: Jesus’ Farewell Discourse:
- A Study of John chapters 13-17.
- Sundays: February 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22.
- 11:30-1:30 in the Family Center
-- The Prayer Circle: In peace we pray to you, Lord God.
- A quiet time of prayer for our needs and the needs of the world.
- Wednesdays in Lent: February 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25
- 5:00-6:00 pm in the Chapel
Watch this space for more Lenten events!
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ASH WEDNESDAY, February 18 Can you believe it!? Lent is almost upon us. And, yes, we will have our traditional Ash Wednesday services here at the church, with services at 8:00 AM, 12:00 noon, and 7:00 PM.
BUT we also take the ashes out to the people in our community – people who may not have the time or the resources to make a trip to church.
For the past 15 years we have taken ashes out to the people with Ashes To Go, a ministry to impose ashes on the foreheads of hundreds of people on Ash Wednesday, from 8 AM to 6 PM at the northeast corner of Topanga Canyon and Ventura Boulevards. With teams of 2 to 3 parishioners on two-hour shifts, we have typically imposed ashes on over 600 foreheads on Ash Wednesday. People are absolutely amazed that the church would take the time and the trouble to perform such a service – such a service of love and devotion.
If you would like to participate in this ministry, please contact Deacon George either on the patio after service, or by email at praywithoutwalls@gmail.com, or on his cell phone at
(818) 235-7950.
“Strengthen for service, Lord, the hands that holy things have taken.
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COMMUNITY DINNER
On Saturday, February 21, the Community Dinner is feeding our unhoused neighbors. If you are interested in volunteering to help, please email communitydinner@gmail.com or call Dorothy Seguin or Patty Papps. Their cell numbers are in the PoP Directory. Our unhoused neighbors thank you!
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EXCEPTIONAL FAMILIES MINISTRY: Join us for Exceptional Families Ministry on February 28 at 5:00 PM in the Church, followed by dinner and fellowship in the Reasoner Family Center. Side dishes, rolls, salads, and desserts are needed. Please see Nancy Alspaugh-Jackson after the 10:00 AM service to sign up or bring food! ALL are welcome, in addition to special needs individuals and families.
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CHILDREN AND FAMILIES MINISTRY:
GROWING TOGETHER
Last Sunday, families joyfully gathered for another Family Sunday. During these gatherings, families create scrapbook pages together, practice spiritual disciplines such as the Examen, and spend unhurried time with one another. Sharing lunch has become a meaningful part of our time together, offering space to slow down, build relationships, and enjoy fellowship as a church family.
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A special thank you to Joan Floyd, who has graciously guided families in learning the Examen and prepared thoughtful, engaging scrapbooking lessons and materials.
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We are also deeply grateful to the Gandomi Family for generously hosting lunch last Sunday. The delicious chicken kabob, saffron rice, and salad were a beautiful gift of hospitality that made the day even more special.
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Thank you to all the families who continue to show up, create, pray, and grow together. We look forward to the many ways God will continue to shape these moments into lasting memories.
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Our Vision: To create joyful, intergenerational opportunities where families feel invited, known, and loved—and where children learn to know God, share His love, and participate in His plans for their lives.
God bless you and all the children Jesus entrusted in our care!
Blessings,
Alma Fountain
Prince of Peace Children and Family Ministry is dedicated to be a safe place to GROW in faith, have fun in fellowship, live the Word and share God’s love.
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MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP
The curriculum for early 2026 will be several video and discussion series from Open Life Church, including "The Virtuous Life": who the Holy Spirit is, what He does, and how He empowers us; and "Reconciled": how to navigate our relationships with others in new and better ways – with God's help. Classes are held on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month at 10:00 AM in the Youth Room.
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RECTOR SEARCH COMMITTEE
We have finally been given permission to start forming our search committee to look for our next rector. Anyone who is interested in being part of this committee, or would like more information, please contact me. We will have no more than 7 people on this committee. We want to make sure we have a good cross section of the people in our parish. Time will be involved. The committee will meet with the diocese, have meetings with candidates, view livestream services from their parishes, set up meetings here at Prince of Peace, and so on. This committee does not choose the candidates. The committee interviews the candidates chosen by the diocese, narrows down the list, and presents the finalists to the vestry. The vestry will have the responsibility of choosing our next rector.
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WOODLAND HILLS LIBRARY BOOK SALE
The Friends of the Woodland Hills Branch Library (located at 22200 Ventura Boulevard) present a Book Sale! Sale is open to Members of the Friends on Thursday, February 26 from 3:00 - 7:00 PM; and to everyone else on Friday, February 27 from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM and Saturday, February 28 from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
Always a FREE book for each child!
Please plan to pay by cash or check only. 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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