BAPTISMS FOR JUNE:  

Inspired by the congregational pledge made in the service of Holy Baptism (see page 228, EvLW), we will be including names of those baptized at St. Luke's Zion in our monthly newsletters. 

We hope this will be a reminder to lift them up in prayer, wherever they may be in their faith-walk. 

The following were baptized in the month of June in previous years: 

Michael W. G.

Tristan J. S. D.

Bruce A. S. H.

Henry D. S.

Colby D. S.

Kiara Q. J.

Jessiah A. J. L. B.

Sydney A. S.

Cohen P. T. M.

Colby A. G. V. R.

Elizabeth M. W.

Sadie E. G. 

IN OUR PRAYERS: 

Please remember in your prayers our shut-ins in long term care:                            

Carol A. - Holy Family

Phyllis A. - Concordia Place  

Claire D. - Fred Douglas Lodge

Dorothy H. - Luther Home 

Maria H. - Riverview

Anne M. - Concordia Place

Melita T. - Luther Home

Ollie Z. - Fred Douglas Lodge

BIBLE CONVERSATIONS:

Bible Conversations (The Chosen) on Wednesday’s, at noon. All are welcome!

SLZ OFFERING OPTIONS:

- online at www.stlukeszion.ca

- e-transfer to stlukeszionchurch@gmail.com

- deposit in the offering plate during the offering song

  or at another time during the service

-sign up for PAR (Pre-authorized remittance)

THE MITTEN BASKET:

If you are interested in providing items or making donations of wool or funds that we can use to purchase wool, please let me know.

~Linda Edel 

URBAN MISSION:

Again, this year we are hoping to gather gently used basic spring & summer jackets, hoodies, tops, shirts, shorts and pants for all ages. Place them by the boxes labeled ‘Urban’.

~Linda Edel 

SLZ SUNDAY SCHOOL:

June:

  1st   - Seventh Sunday of Easter

  8th   -  Day of Pentecost

15th   -  The Holy Trinity - Father’s Day - Luncheon

22nd  -   Second Sunday after Pentecost

29th   -   Third Sunday after Pentecost - SS Wind-up -  Wheelies Roller Rink

***PLEASE let Joanne Janzen know if you and your child(s) will be attending the Wind-up at Wheelies Roller Rink. Thank You

SEPTEMBER REGISTRATION for 2025/2026: September 7, 2025 at St. Luke’s Zion

All Children ages 18 months – 12 years are Welcome.

FATHER’S DAY LUNCHEON:

Sunday School will be hosting a Father’s Day Luncheon on June 15th following Worship.

We are asking for volunteers to bring a dessert.

All are Welcome!

SLAW YOUTH & LEADERS:

CLAY pre-gathering retreat at Luther Village is

July 11th – 13th.

LUTHER VILLAGE:

***Please note if any of SLZ children are interested in attending Luther Village Camp this summer, SLZ can help with the registration costs – please speak to Darlene Wheeler if you would like more information.

For more camp information visit luthervillage.ca   

LUTHER VILLAGE STAFF APPLICATIONS:

Ever wanted to work at Luther Village?

Now is the time to apply!

Positions:

• August and fall staff

• Kitchen/ housekeeping
• maintenance assistants

Contact camp at lv@luthervillage.ca for more info/ questions 

CLAY 2025 - August 21-24, 2025 - in Saskatoon

The next Canadian Lutheran Anglican Youth Gathering (CLAY) will take place in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, from August 21st - 24th , 2025.

Held every two years, CLAY is a national event that brings together Anglican and Lutheran youth and their leaders for an inspiring experience of faith, community and leadership building through worship and learning. Sign up for the latest updates at www.claygathering.ca and stay connected on Facebook and Instagram

ELCIC NATIONAL CONVENTION:

Volunteers Needed: Come and be a part of your National Church, the Evangelical Lutheran

Church in Canada (ELCIC) at the 2025 National Convention, as we elect a new National Bishop to serve our Church.

Dates for the National Convention are July 10th -13th, 2025 at the University of Manitoba.

Sign up now to serve in the following areas:

Stewards, Ushers, Information Desk Staff, Convention Office Staff, Registration, and Transportation.

Think about it; Pray about it; then call or text us with your response. Talk to you soon.

John and Faye Schultz - 204-781-4985

LUTHERAN URBAN MINISTRY:

May 2025 News from your Ministry Manager

Family Violence has no boundaries, and can happen within homes of the very advantaged to the very disadvantaged. It also affects many within faith communities around the world. Some of the factors that cause a partner to return again, or stay silent: embarrassment, judgment of others, threats, retaliation fears, economic factors, cultural/religious expectations, worry of impact to children, lack of resources to begin again - to name a few.

An employee of Willow Place was invited to our Women’s Sharing Circle on Wednesday, April 16. Over a timespan of 1 ½ hours, she provided an overview of the services of Willow Place & statistics on family violence in Canada. She answered questions and described the different types of violence, how everyone can help, and the resources available to those experiencing family violence; including information of the myths about family violence. She provided a comprehensive understanding of the factors of violence within the family.

Willow Place provides person-centred, trauma informed supports for women and men who are experiencing family violence, gender-based violence, or intimate partner violence. These forms of violence are a serious public health issue impacting thousands of Manitobans.

Services at Willow Place include shelter and outreach programs, advocacy, counselling for adults and children, as well as 24-hour crisis support services.

Violence may be physical, emotional, verbal, sexual or financial. All forms of violence are harmful and adversely impact well-being. Witnessing violence also has harmful effects on children and adults. Contact Willow Place with questions or for information:

• 24-hour crisis support:

• Winnipeg crisis support:

• Text line crisis support: 1-877-977-0007 204-615-0311 204-813-8887

• Outreach (weekdays/daytime): 304-230-9399

Ask about partner locations and hours.

To our MNO Congregation Members and Clergy: Please join us anytime in Sunday worship at 1:30 and pray with us – and join us anytime in fellowship in our sharing circles:

Sunday Worship Service: door opens at 1:00 p.m. with coffee/tea. Worship service 1:30 – 2:15 p.m.

Men’s Lunch/Sharing Circle every Wednesday - Downstairs at Noon Please stop by at 12:00 p.m. Noon (ring the doorbell) for lunch and great fellowship and conversation!

Women’s Sharing Circle every Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. (until 3:30 p.m.) Please arrive at 2:00 p.m. (ring the doorbell) for coffee/tea/dessert and great fellowship and conversation!

Women’s Drop-in every Wednesday from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. Please drop in (ring the doorbell) for coffee/tea/cookies and visiting together! Kids & grandkids welcome to come with you and we have colouring and arts and crafts to keep them busy.

Co-ed Sharing Circle every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. (please arrive at 4:30 p.m.) (ring the doorbell) Join us for great fellowship and conversation! And coffee/tea/dessert.

- Rhonda Gorham, Ministry Manager,

  Lutheran Urban Ministry Corp.

Save the Date!!

2025 Going the Distance for the Urban

Hi everyone, 

Please save the date for our annual fundraiser   "Going the Distance for the Urban" on Saturday, September 20th (rain date will be October 4th).  I'll have the CanadaHelps event website live on May 15th - so that team captains can register their teams to be all set to go for participant signups.

The bike ride will be setting off again from Abundant Life to Birds Hill Park (led by the intrepid Kim Scherger) and the walkers will have a choice of routes (straight down the paved path (short walk or long) and back. or walking to the walking path by the old gravel pits in Birds Hill).  Followed by a lovely bbq lunch (back at Abundant Life), and inter-congregational fellowship. We're really hoping for more teams and participants this year!

CanadaHelps Going the Distance for the Urban website, poster, etc.  to come!

- Rhonda Gorham, Ministry Manager,

  Lutheran Urban Ministry Corp.