Ministries
Zoar Lutheran Church offers a variety of ministries, or opportunities to give faithful service to the people of God. Our members and members of the community are encouraged to get involved and give your time and talents to the service of others.
Tuesday Community Dinner
Zoar Lutheran Church holds a free Community Dinner every Tuesday evening from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the lobby. Over 5,550 meals are served each year to people of all ages who meet to enjoy a free meal (contributions accepted) and socializing over 49 weeks.
A very loyal group of church members prepare the food, and members of the Canby Kiwanis club serve the meals with both teams cleaning up. We appreciate all these wonderful volunteers!
Furniture Ministry / Love Inc.
Zoar Lutheran Church partners with Love INC of Clackamas County by offering a furniture ministry. Basic furniture, like beds, dressers, and chairs are available by appointment through Love INC at 503.650.0153. Housewares are also available by appointment.
Donations are accepted twice a month on Saturday morning. Click here for a list of our current needs.
Check our church calendar for dates and times. Upcoming dates are April 12 & 26 May 10 & 24.
This ministry is managed by dedicated volunteers from Zoar and other churches around Clackamas County.
Over 160 people made donations of furniture/houseware amounting to $35,000. In 2024, Love INC served 105 families and gave out $37,103 in furniture and houseware.
Zoar Lutheran Endowment Scholarship Program
Thank you for your interest in the Zoar Lutheran Church Scholarship!
Scholarships are available to all members of Zoar and direct descendants (children and grandchildren) of members.
Scholarships can be used for any post-secondary education including community college, 4-year college or university, trade school, or post graduate education.
Scholarships can be awarded in consecutive years, but a new application must be submitted each year.
New applicants need to submit an essay question and two letters of recommendation.
Knotty Loopers (Knitting & Crocheting)
Congregants of Zoar and community members alike come together for fellowship, to discuss and share our craft, and to use our gifts and talents to create. Weekly gatherings are held most Mondays; check the church calendar for details.
One of our missions is to create prayer shawls for people in hospice situations. Prayer shawls are blessed by the congregation each spring and fall and are readily available when needed.
We also make a variety of craft items that are sold at our November Craft Fair. These sales support other ministries of Zoar.
Anyone, regardless of skill level, s welcome to join us!
Sewing Circle
Click here for the latest updates from the Sewing Circle!
The Zoar Sewing Circle is a dedicated group of volunteers from the congregation and community that make quilts for the Clackamas County Department of Human Services (DHS. Most of the quilts go to children entering the foster care system, but they are also used to create a warm atmosphere during family visits, given to families leaving a domestic violence situations, and to those in our community experiencing houselessness. Twice a year we bless the quilts during service and then the following day, host a potluck for staff from DHS where we present our donation. Almost 200 quilts were made and donated in 2024.
In addition to making quilts, the Sewing Circle makes and donates health kits that contain soap, shampoo, a towel and washcloth, a comb, a toothbrush, toothpaste, Band-Aids, and a nail file. At least 100 health kits are made and donated to DHS every year. They collect and donate stuffed animals, fleece car seat blankets, pillowcases, and other items that are needed.
We meet on Wednesday mornings and two Saturdays a month, Please check the church calendar for our next meeting date. All volunteers are welcome regardless of skill level.
Prayer Requests
At Zoar, we know that God's love and mercy are available to all though the power of prayer.
Our members pray every week for those sick or in distress. We pray for the families of those who have recently passed or are near death. We pray for members of the military and our first responders. We pray for leaders in our community, nation, and world. We pray for peace and justice.
If we can offer special prayers for you, your family, or any situation where God's love and mercy will make a difference, please contact us at office@zoarlutheran.org.
Seasonal Ministries
Seasonal Ministries
Look here for information on upcoming ministries including Vacation Bible School and Trunk - or - Treat!
Look here for information on upcoming ministries including Vacation Bible School and Trunk - or - Treat!