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COVID UPDATE – May 29
Our ropes for “limited” capacity have come down;
BUT we still encourage “social distancing” wherever possible.
Pre-registration is NOT required, MASKS –you!!!
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August 7, 2022 – Ninth Sunday After Pentecost
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July 31, 2022 – Eighth Sunday After Pentecost
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July 24, 2022 – Seventh Sunday After Pentecost
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July 17, 2022 – Sixth Sunday After Pentecost
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July 10, 2022 – Fifth Sunday After Pentecost
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July 3, 2022 – Fourth Sunday After Pentecost
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June 26, 2022 – Third Sunday after Pentecost
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June 19, 2022 – Second Sunday after Pentecost
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World Refugee Day Read
June 12, 2022 – Sunday of The Holy Trinity
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June 5, 2022 – Day of Pentecost
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May 29, 2022 – 7th Sunday of Easter
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May 22, 2022 – 6th Sunday of Easter
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May 15, 2022 – 5th Sunday of Easter
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May 8, 2022 – 4th Sunday of Easter
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May 1, 2022 – 3rd Sunday of Easter
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Music: A Ukrainian Prayer, John Rutter
April 24, 2022 – 2nd Sunday of Easter
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April 17, 2022 – Easter Sunday
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April 15, 2022 – Good Friday Bulletin – Read
April 14, 2022 – Maundy Thursday Bulletin – Read
April 10, 2022 – Palm Sunday
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April 3, 2022 – 5th Sunday in Lent
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March 27, 2022 – 4th Sunday in Lent
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March 20, 2022 – 3rd Sunday in Lent
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March 13, 2022 – 2nd Sunday in Lent
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March 6, 2022 – 1st Sunday in Lent
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Hymn: Love Divine, All Loves Excelling Watch
March 2, 2022 – Ash Wednesday
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Welcome to Zion Lutheran Church, Stratford!
We are a busy, active congregation in beautiful Stratford, Ontario – and we’d love to welcome you!
For the most recent news and events click on the links to your right —>
Purpose Statement
God’s purpose for Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church is to celebrate God’s presence among us and share God’s love. Together, we are all ministers in our church, community, and the world.
Guiding Principles
We, the congregation:
- affirm that Jesus Christ is Lord and Saviour.
- seek God’s guidance through prayer.
- think, speak, and act in love, respect, and forgiveness.
- affirm that everyone is acceptable to God – He is Lord of all.
- are flexible, adaptable, and willing to change, but unswerving to God’s purpose.
- embrace social justice.
- promote openness and transparency in all aspects of our life as a congregation.
- are generous with time, talent, and money.
202 Erie Street (corner of Erie and St. David)
Stratford, ON N5A 2M8
Phone: 519-271-8527
Email (general inquiries) zionlc@golden.net
Pastor Jeff Laustsen laustsen311@gmail.com
Worship times
Sunday morning worship:
– 8:30 a.m. in Gastmeier Chapel
– 10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary
Sunday School with the 10 a.m. service
An unsupervised Nursery is available during the services
After the 10:00 a.m. service we have coffee hour and fellowship time
Sunday School
No Sunday School during the summer, but the unsupervised nursery is available year-round.
You are also welcome to attend our special services during Advent, Christmas, and Lent.
Office hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday weekday mornings, or by appointment.
Call 519-271-8527 or Email: zionlc@golden.net
Need help getting to church?
We operate a Sunday morning ministry through Radio Cab. Call them at 519-271-4242 and they’ll bring you here and back at no charge
Arranging a wedding, baptism or funeral?
We are here to help at these important times in your life journey. Please contact Pastor Jeff Laustsen directly at 519-271-8527.
Accessibility for Ontarians with a Disability
It is the policy of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church (the “Church”) to provide goods and services (together referred to as “Services”) to persons with disabilities in a way that is consistent with the principles of independence, dignity, integration and equal opportunity.
Looking to rent space?
Zion Stratford makes some of its meeting and assembly rooms available to community groups for a modest fee. We’ll help if we can! Please call our office at 519-271-8527 or zionlc@golden.net for details.
Zion Lutheran Church, Stratford 