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
Furniture Ministry / Love Inc.
Prayer Requests
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 and members of the Canby Kiwanis Club prepare and serve the food, with both teams cleaning up.
We appreciate all these wonderful volunteers!
Donations to this ministry are always welcome!
Zoar Lutheran Church partners with Love INC of Clackamas County 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 August 9 and 23.
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.
At Zoar, we know that God's love and mercy are available to all though the power of prayer.
We invite anyone in the community that would like prayerful support to let us know how we can help you and those you love.
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.
Annual Craft Fair
Save the date!
The 2025 Zoar Lutheran Church Craft Fair will be on Saturday, November 8th from 9 to 3.
Beautiful handmade quilts and other craft items will be available along with our ever-popular homemade lefse.
Trunk or Treat
All children are welcome to participate in our annual "trunk-or-treat" after the Worship service on Sunday, October 26.
Costumes are strongly encouraged and we encourage everyone to join in the fun!
(More details to come.)
Groupo La Proxima Frontera
(Spanish Language
Alcoholics Anonymous)
Zoar is home to Canby's only Spanish language AA meetings.
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings we host Groupo La Proxima Frontera.
Additional information is available at Alcoholicos Anonimos En Oregon.
Knotty Loopers (Knitting & Crocheting)
Sewing Circle
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 September through June; check the church calendar for details.
One of our missions is to create prayer shawls for people who want to be wrapped in God's love, like those in hospice situations, shut-ins, and people with health issues. 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, is welcome to join us!
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 September through June, Please check the church calendar for our next meeting date. All volunteers are welcome regardless of skill level.