Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church
Sault Ste Marie ON

P6A 3W5

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Who we are

We are a warm and welcoming congregation known for our excellent music ministry, work in the community and support of Synod. We have just completed a new addition with fellowship centre and office space. We share a history with our Finnish and German members. We offer services in both English and Finnish.

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Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church
189 Upton Rd
Sault Ste Marie, ON P6A 3W5
Canada
Phone: (705) 253-8703
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Church Pastor

Rev. Brad Mittleholtz
Rev. Brad Mittleholtz
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189 Upton Rd
Sault Ste Marie, ON P6A 3W5
Canada
Phone: (705) 253-8703
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Pastor Brad was born in Kitchener Ontario and attended the University of Waterloo for Urban and Regional Planning. He then completed his Master of Divinity at Waterloo Lutheran Seminary (Wilfrid Laurier University). Married to Tracy, they are blessed with two sons (Noah and Ethan).

A life- long Lutheran, he appreciates what that tradition has to offer. He is also very proud to be part of a tradition that reaches out to work ecumenically and across faiths. Thinking about who might be an appropriate partner for various avenues of ministry is something he often thinks about.

For five years, Pastor Brad served as an Anglican priest along with being a Lutheran Pastor. It was a great time to test out what being ecumenical really is. He loves learning different traditions and finding common grounds.

Since high school when he attended the national church's Global Hunger and Economic Justice Seminars, Pastor Brad has had a passion for justice and development work in church and society. He tries to keep informed about issues locally and globally, working with people in various ways to bring relief and compassion to our neighbours.

Pastor Brad was fortunate to represent our church as a youth steward at a World Council of Churches Assembly in Zimbabwe and also at a Lutheran World Federation Youth Consultation in Malaysia.

Most recently, Pastor Brad has been learning the Finnish language in order to support our Finnish members. He enjoys the fellowship of potlucks, family game nights, and having children take an active role when celebrating our contemporary worship services.   Edit
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189 Upton Rd
Sault Ste Marie, Ontario
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Sundays at 10 a.m.

Limited seating to accommodate physical distancing
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Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church History

Survey work conducted in the summers of 1921 and 1922 showed the need for an English-language Lutheran congregation in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. The first worship service for Zion Lutheran took place during the summer of 1922, with more services to follow in the spring and summer of 1923.

The congregation officially was organized as Zion English Evangelical Lutheran Church on Sunday, September 9, 1923. A constitution and by-laws were adopted. Twenty-seven people signed the charter roll in the first two weeks.

By December 11, 1923, the fledgling congregation had obtained a lease to occupy the Scandinavian Hall at 236 John Street, with option to purchase, nd bought the property in 1926. Members had to work hard to make the old hall look like a church. The original altar, for example, was improvised from wooden packing crates.

A major expansion in 1929 saw the addition of a 20-foot chancel with vestry. Excavation provided a meeting room underneath the small frame church building. Repairs and additions continued through the years to make the old meeting room look more 'churchly'. By the early 1950, the need for a larger and more modern facility had become obvious.

Zion's congregation broke ground for the present church building on March 2, 1958 at the corner of Upton Road and Wellington Street East.

Between 1960 and 1970 a German language congregation, St. Mark's Lutheran Church, worshipped in the former facilities of Zion Church on John Street. When financial difficulties forced St. Mark's to disband in 1970, large numbers of members joined Zion. To this day Zion provides Christmas Eve worship services also in German.

The dedication service at Zion's present site was Sunday, September 7, 1958. An educational wing was added in 1964.

You enter the church by way of a grey-oak paneled narthex. Three doorways open into the spacious nave and sanctuary. The arches of the A-frame ceiling soar 40 feet into the air. Looking upward, you will see a large cross suspended high above the freestanding altar and its circular altar rail. The arms of the cross extend in all directions, recalling Christ's words to carry the Gospel to all the nations of the earth. The circular rings around the cross speak of God's eternal love for humankind in Christ Jesus.

Martin Luther's rose is carved many times into the oak face of the altar. Inscribed into the pulpit are symbols of the four evangelists: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The stained glass windows along the right wall are the work of Henry Lee Willet Studios of Philadelphia. They depict the seasons of the church year.

A major renovation was realized in 1997/1998. It included a new office complex, a barrier free washroom, a kitchenette, and a new heating and A/C system.

The sanctuary was re-designed where high above the chancel and altar, a magnificent Luther's Rose stained glass window was added. Designed and crafted by Obata Studios of Toronto, this lovely window speaks to not only worshippers inside the sanctuary, but also travelers who pass by.

In 2008, a wooden banner by Zion artist, David Rankin was placed above the baptismal font that reminds us that we are 'Baptized to Serve'.

In 2011, a beautiful memorial gift enhances the window space above the baptismal font. It is 'A Christian Journey' in four stained glass panels: Baptism, Confirmation, Marriage, and Eternal Life by Zion artist, Maxine Lalonde.

In December 2010 the merger with the rich cultural and spiritual heritage of St. Mary's Finnish Lutheran Church brought new flavor and enrichment to Zion's already multicultural church family.

On January 20, 2013, the most recent addition to Zion was dedicated. Its major feature is a ground level accessible fellowship centre with modern kitchen. Redesigned offices and meeting rooms have come under the same peaked roof to complete a design complimentary to the sanctuary structure. Stained glass windows from the former St. Mary's Finnish Church are beautiful features in the St. Mary's + Zion Fellowship Centre and serve to remind us of the contribution the Finnish parishioners made to this expansion.

Clear windows overlook the church courtyard and memorial garden. New plants and trees were added in honour or memory of loved ones on the completion of landscaping around the fellowship centre. The new design includes benches for quiet reflection.

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Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church FAQs

Question: Where is Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church located?
Answer: Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church is located at 189 Upton Rd, Sault Ste Marie, Ontario.

Question: Who is Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church's pastor?
Answer: Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church's pastor is Rev. Brad Mittleholtz.

Question: What time is service at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church?
Answer: JOIN US FOR WORSHIP + INDOORS + Sundays at 10 a.m. Limited seating to accommodate physical distancing Please call before Friday evening to reserved seating. Social distancing observed * Masks required + ONLINE+ On YouTube and Facebook Most recent service appears Sunday afternoons.

Question: What is Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church's Facebook page?
Answer: https://www.facebook.com/Zion-Lutheran-Church-Sault-Ste-Marie-1416614785225116/

Question: What is Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church's live streaming page?
Answer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMQOfqLu1Nw

Question: What is Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church's website?
Answer: https://www.saultlutheranchurch.com/

Question: What denominaiton is Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church?
Answer: Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church belongs to Lutheran Church denomination and is affiliated with Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada.

The power of Christian prayer "Prayer is not overcoming God's reluctance, but laying hold of His willingness."
Martin Luther
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church listing was last updated on the 20th of September, 2021
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