About Us

   LUTHERAN’S BELIEF  

The Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod teaches and responds to the love of the Triune God: the Father, creator of all that exists; Jesus Christ, the Son, who became human to suffer and die for the sins of all human beings and to rise to life again in the ultimate victory over death and Satan; and the Holy Spirit, who creates faith through God’s Word and Sacraments. The three persons of the Trinity are coequal and coeternal, one God.

Being “Lutheran,” our congregations accept and teach Bible-based teachings of Martin Luther that inspired the reformation of the Christian Church in the 16^th century. The teaching of Luther and the reformers can be summarized in three short phrases:  Grace alone, Faith alone, Scripture alone. 

Grace alone
God loves the people of the world, even though they are sinful, rebel against Him and do not deserve His love. He sent Jesus, His Son, to love the unlovable and save the ungodly.

Faith alone
By His suffering and death as the substitute for all people of all time, Jesus purchased and won forgiveness and eternal life for them. Those who hear his Good News and believe it have the eternal life that it offers. God creates faith in Christ and gives people forgiveness through Him.

Scripture alone
The Bible is God’s inerrant and infallible Word, in which He reveals His Law and His Gospel of salvation in Jesus Christ. It is the sole rule and norm for Christian doctrine.  
 

   History of Peace Lutheran Church  

Peace Lutheran Church began in October 1960. A nucleus of 110 communicant members and 115 baptized children were released by Mount Olivet Lutheran Church (our Mother church) to organize the new congregation. The late Rev. Herbert A. Schwandt having been installed as a Mission Developer on July 24, 1960 was the first pastor of the church. Worship services were held in the Senator Theater in far northeast Washington, DC until 1962 when we moved into our present location.

Under Rev. Schwandt’s leadership, the church had many accomplishments. Among them was an active Sunday School, adult Bible classes, choirs, a Food & Clothing Center, annual “Honor the Graduates” programs and the Hope Club for our senior members. He served our congregation until his retirement on April 30, 1996.

On February 22, 1998, Rev. James Wiggins, Jr. was installed as pastor of Peace Lutheran Church. Under his leadership, we now have two worship services: The traditional worship service at 8:00 a.m. and the contemporary worship service at 11:15 a.m. every Sunday except the 5^th Sunday when we have Unity Sunday service at 11:15 a.m. Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m. and Adult Bible Class at 9:45 a.m. every Sunday. We also have the Peace Discipleship Development Institute (PDDI) that offers various Bible studies. On November 13, 2000, the church purchased what is now our New Ministry Building as a part of God’s plan to help us to fulfill our vision for mission and ministry.

Since December 2001, various members have been appointed by Pastor Wiggins and commissioned and installed as lay ministers of Christian Education, Music, Administration, Outreach, Pastoral Care and Youth. These lay ministers assist the pastor in serving the congregation. There is also a Discipleship Ministry that consists of the Pastor, the church officers and various members. This ministry is under the leadership of the President of the congregation.

Since 2003, our ongoing project is to raise funds to expand our church properties and parking facilities.

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