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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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Thomas Merton on Church Bells

Because of Zion’s practice of ringing the church bell, before worship and at other times, this reflection by Thomas...
Rev. Clark Olson-Smith
July 31, 2025
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Maybe you can come back up again

When Joseph and I first traveled to Tanzania, we visited the Kirangare Dispensary, which is the medical clinic....
Rev. Clark Olson-Smith
July 9, 2025
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Photos from Pastor Fue's visit

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Rev. Clark Olson-Smith
June 25, 2025
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Exchanging gifts with Kirangare Parish

Pastor Simon Fue of Kirangare Lutheran Parish preached at Zion on Sunday, June 22. While the audio of his sermon...
Rev. Clark Olson-Smith
June 22, 2025

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