About Zion
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Zion Lutheran Church was organized on June 14, 1852. Up until 1988, Zion had been part of the American Lutheran Church (ALC) becoming an ELCA affiliated church in 1988. Since our formation, we have had 13 pastors and 1 Deacon as our shepherd, 19 assistants and 35 sons of the congregation becoming pastors. Zion established give daughter congregations in the area. In 1891, a German Lutheran Parochial School was formed and eventually sold to Sandusky City Schools. We have attended services in 4 buildings over the years: our current location since 1899. The first English services were held in 1912.
God's Vision for Zion is:
To connect people to God's love.
God's Mission for Zion is:
Bold actions for Christ through love and faith.
God's Purpose for Zion is:
To make disciples by being disciples.
Staff and Leadership
Church Staff
Brent Gardner, SAM
Lori Wobser - Church Administrator
Sarah Mears - Office Assistant
Ron Albert - Choir Director
Judy Burrows - Saturday Worship Accompanist
Ron Albert, Jean Bossetti, Cole Burger, and Judy Burrows - Interim Organists/Pianists
Vicki Boesch - Youth and Young Adult Leader
Executive Committee
From Left to Right
Laurie Mears - President
Brian Stephens - Secretary / Treasurer
Deb Gundlach - Vice-President
Church Council
Back Row L to R:
Daniel Schlick - Worship and Music
Elaine Conley - Christian Education
Deb Gundlach - Vice-President
Laurie Mears - President
Mike Todi - Stewardship and Administration
Front Row L to R:
Stanley Miller - Mission and Outreach
Karen Dehn - Property and Facilities
Vicki Boesch - Youth/Young Adults/Christian Education
Judy Burrows - Parish Life
(not pictured) Becky Brown - At Large
Brian Stephens - Secretary/Treasurer and Faith In Action
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Christian Education / Youth and Young Adult Ministry
Christian Education at Zion encompasses all aspects of our lives. Our commitment is to journey with each person from birth to death as they engage in spiritual practices, respectful relationships, guided learning, and faith-filled service.
Worship and Music Ministry
Worship and Music is responsible for coordinating all aspects of the worship services. This committee coordinates and scheduled the activities of the Lectionary Readers, Ushers, Communion Servers, Intercessors, and other volunteer members who participate in our worship services.
Parish Life Ministry
Parish Life Ministry plans and coordinates congregational events to gather together for food, fellowship and conversation of our faith with each other, always seeking to encourage a congregational culture of welcome and hospitality.
Mission and Outreach Ministry
Mission and Outreach coordinates and organizes the many ways we embody the gospel in the community and for each other.
Stewardship & Administration
Stewardship and Administration coordinates and oversees gift and talent management, call and staffing. It includes two sub-committees: Finance Committee and Safety & Security Committee.
Property & Facilities
Property and Facilities manages the care and maintenance of the historic building and its property that is our congregational home.