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Zoar continues its decades long tradition of offering Vacation Bible School (VBS) for the children of Canby. The 2026 theme is "Road Trip - On the Go with God" centered on Joshua 1:9: The Lord your God is with you wherever you go. VBS begins every morning at 9 am with an opening assembly with songs, skits and Bible stories, followed by a morning of crafts, science, music and snacks. A closing assembly brings the day to a close at noon. VBS is open to all children from potty-t

Saturday, June 13, 2026, 1pm at Zoar Lutheran Church, Canby, OR The service is available to view on our YouTube channel: CLICK HERE Luverne Alan Jacobson July 7, 1937-March 22, 2026 The Reverend Luverne A. Jacobson (Pastor Jake), beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, pastor and friend, died peacefully at home March 22, 2026. Jake was born July 7, 1937, in Faribault, Minnesota, the son of Loyal Jacobson and Alma (Hostager) Jacobson. He was raised on a farm in Kenyon

Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry has issued his first in a series of monthly messages that will continue through the end of this year under the title "All Together in One Place." Each message will share a pastoral word, rooted in Scripture, that witnesses to God’s presence today, our rich theological tradition and the social teaching that connects us. Read the full message through THIS LINK. These are posted on the ELCA Facebook page and reposted on the Zoar Lutheran Facebook pa

A Letter from Religious Leaders in the Pacific Northwest "At a time when armed conflicts proliferate, and democracies strain under polarization and the coercion of autocrats, truth itself is contested and trust for moral authority stands at a crossroads. This week, we are seeing how religion is used as a balm—or a blade. "Around the world, sacred traditions are being invoked to justify violence, exclusion, and domination of our neighbors. Political opportunists wrap themselve

"The Church is a disturbing presence when it refuses to be silent and instead speaks the truth in times when people shout out, ‘Peace, peace,’ when there is no peace.” From For Peace in God’s World, ELCA Social Statement