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give thanks

a simple Thanksgiving-time ritual (with New Years bonus)
Rev. Clark Olson-Smith
November 10, 2025
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Out of poverty

Zion invests in lifting Kirangare Lutheran Parish people out of poverty. Consider the projects Zion has funded over...
Rev. Clark Olson-Smith
November 5, 2025
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the Tanzania trip concludes

Zion's Tanzania travelers completed their visit to Tanzania and returned home. Here's this week's itinerary....
Rev. Clark Olson-Smith
October 19, 2025
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late to our own party

day one in Tanzania
Rev. Clark Olson-Smith
October 15, 2025
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the Tanzania trip so far

This week, Zion's Tanzania travelers traveled for some 24 hours and arrived in Tanzania. Here's their planned...
Rev. Clark Olson-Smith
October 13, 2025
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strategic planning and God's call

Zion’s congregational council is in the midst of a strategic planning process. With help from Pastor Elaine’s...
Rev. Clark Olson-Smith
October 7, 2025
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a proud minority church

a Hungarian Lutheran perspective
Rev. Clark Olson-Smith
October 1, 2025
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sixth visit to Kirangare

For the sixth time, Zion will send travelers on a lifechanging visit to Kirangare Lutheran Parish in northeastern...
Rev. Clark Olson-Smith
September 24, 2025
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Do not be ashamed

timely encouragement from 2nd Timothy
Rev. Clark Olson-Smith
September 16, 2025
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Long-cuts

Hike Church and a way of life
Rev. Clark Olson-Smith
August 24, 2025

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