In the News: Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Gaithersburg

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Just before Easter, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Gaithersburg, Maryland was mentioned in “Area Churches Join Lenten Trend: Cutting Out Carbons” by Emily Langer in the Washington Post (3/14/09). The Rev. Sarah Scherschigt discussed the Lenten custom of fasting and a creative way she and the congregation practice it.

The article also featured this photo:

Pastor Sarah Scherschligt of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Gaithersburg plans to air-dry her clothes during Lent and go without her car for a week. The church is also planting a vegetable garden and will donate the food. (Handout - Courtesy of Sarah Scherschligt) (original caption)

Pastor Sarah Scherschligt of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Gaithersburg plans to air-dry her clothes during Lent and go without her car for a week. The church is also planting a vegetable garden and will donate the food. (Handout - Courtesy of Sarah Scherschligt) (original caption)