NEWS & EVENTS | ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH

SUNDAY WORSHIP IN JULY: The Zion congregation will joint Emmaus Anglican for services in their sanctuary for the month of July at 1643 Wellington E. Emmaus will come to our location on Upton Road for August. Note: Mark Sunday offerings clearly to the congregation of your choice or use your Zion Envelopes. Envelopes are separated for counting at the end of each service.

CAMPFIRE EUCHARIST @ THE RECTORY -Wednesdays, July 23 at 7p.m. & August 20 at 7

You are invited to join in community for an evening eucharist around the campfire at the rectory, 585 Allen’s Side Road. You may wish to bring your lawn chairs. The evening will involve an informal eucharist around the campfire with “smores and other treats” to follow.

SUMMER GIVING FOR PAULINE’S PLACE For the Month of August: As we gather for worship in August you are invited to consider giving the following items each week. These items will be giving to the residents of Pauline’s Place at the end of the month.
August 3 - Pasta and Pasta Sauce
August 10 – cereal
August 17 – Hygiene Items
August 24 – Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate
August 31 – Peanut Butter & Jam

WEDNESDAYS - Finnish Coffee Bread and Cinnamon Buns: During office hours, Wednesday, 9 -12 Zion has Pulla and cinnamon buns available for $12. at the office. Best to call ahead 705 253 8703

to confirm there has been no summer changes in availability.

PASTOR BRAD'S 2025 BENEVOLENCE CHALLENGE: There is much to celebrate as a congregation of the ELCIC in 2025. The Canadian expression of our church turns 40, and also our National Bishop Susan Johnson will be retiring after 18 faithful years of leadership as our bishop. To celebrate Pastor Brad has challenged Zion to give a financial gift to mark these milestones in ministry. This challenge began with a gift from the Mittleholtz family on Mission Sunday in the amount of $58 (40 years of the ELCIC and 18 years of Bishop Susan’s Service). Prayerfully consider what you may be able to contribute to this celebration. The hope is that a cheque can be presented at the National Convention in Winnipeg being held in July of this year.

REGULAR HAPPENINGS

Please Note: The Women's LCW, Choir, and the Sewing Room@Zion take a summer break for July and August. Contacts are still available to answer questions about these groups.

LUTHERAN CHURCH WOMEN: Consider joining the LCW for a time of fellowship, devotions, and sharing in the accessible narthex. Meetings are the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 1:30. Contact Gloria Lang at 705 254-1247 for more information and especially about December meeting as they are going out for lunch.

THE SEWING ROOM@ ZION: Friday morning from 9 a.m. to 12 the basement room welcomes community participants. It will BREAK FOR THE SUMMER MONTHS in June. Friday, June 6th will be last day until September. See photos in the menu page "what we do" that highlight the sewing and its endeavours. Contact Pat Mathews at 705 945 8741 for information .

CHOIR REHEARSALS: The Choir practices Thursday at 7p.m. to lead music at 10 a.m. worship. More voices welcome! A call to the office or Pastor Brad will connect you to our Ministry of Music Director, Karen Kettles for details. Karen welcomes those that would like to make a shorter commitment for anthems that will enhance worship on special Sundays.

PRAYER: Prayer support is available from prayer chains, and from the congregation during worship services. Requests for prayers may be made by calling the office at 705 253-8703 or Pastor Brad at 705 987 5041.

Our Manna Basket in the narthex accepts donations of food and household supplies to be delivered about every 6 weeks to Pauline's Place Shelter. NEXT DELIVERY WILL BE EASTER SUNDAY.

Harvest Algoma Support: After Worship Fellowship celebrates birthdays of month on the second last Sunday of each month after 11 a.m. worship. Please consider staying to get to know us. As a way of thank you for refreshments, a donation is appreciated for Harvest Algoma. Place gift in the colourful mission projects’ box.

Algoma Angels: Zion contributes to the hot meal program at St. Vincent Place. The Angels is a ministry of the Anglican churches in the deanery of Algoma. Additional Angels from Zion contribution to the meal is the dessert: cookies, squares, cupcakes. We normally need around 150 to 200 individually wrapped dessert items. September 24 is the next time, our contributions will be needed.. If you are able to bake for meal, please speak with Pastor Brad.