ZUMBRO MISSION & OUTREACH
As a congregation, these organizations are supported in three specific ways: financial support, hands-on serving opportunities, and sharing stories about the organization. The goal is that the knowledge and relationship with these organizations deepen and an even greater difference in the world can be made together.
Sarah Lichty
Director of Mission
ZUMBRO MISSION PRIORITIES
We are committed to addressing food security in our community.
A mobile food truck ministry of Zumbro Lutheran Church. Our mission is simply to feed anyone who is hungry. A weekly burrito meal is served every Thursday in SE MN. We partner with Channel One and distribute Minnesota Central Kitchen meals during our weekly service.
Zumbro supports an outdoor mini pantry for the public and an indoor pantry used to house surplus to keep the mini pantry stocked, as well as be available to our mission and ministry partners. The outdoor mini pantry is located on the SW corner the building. It is a take what you need, leave what you can free gift of food to our neighbors. Folks are invited to donate shelf-stable food items and even personal care items by placing them in the grocery cart located inside the church's main entrance.
Food Insecurity
Open Table
Our mission is simple to feed anyone who is hungry. A weekly burrito meal is served every Thursday in SE MN. We partner with Channel One and distribute Minnesota Central Kitchen meals during our weekly service. Learn More...
Zumbro Food Pantries
Zumbro supports an outdoor mini pantry for the public and an indoor pantry used to house surplus to keep the mini pantry stocked, as well as be available to our mission and ministry partners. The outdoor mini pantry is located on the SW corner the building. It is a take what you need, leave what you can free gift of food to our neighbors. Folks are invited to donate shelf-stable food items and even personal care items by placing them in the grocery cart located inside the church's main entrance.
Youth & Young Adults
Lutheran Social Service (LSS) Youth Resource Center at Zumbro
LSS is grounded in two principles: God loves all people without condition and God yearns for us to love the neighbor. Staffed by LSS case workers, the LSS Youth Resource Center at Zumbro is a place of rest, support, encouragement, and connection for youth and young adults (and their children) in the community. Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota has been a longtime Zumbro mission partner.
Luther Nursing Program
Students are provided a variety of clinical experiences throughout the program to allow them to develop their skills in unique ways, encounter health care from diverse settings, and explore the nursing profession in distinctive environments.
Global Health & Refugees
Iambi Lutheran Hospital
Iambi Lutheran Hospital – Our international mission partner, nestled in the middle of Nkungi Village in Tanzania. Iambi serves the local and surrounding villagers in the name of Jesus. Their mission boldly states: “We treat but God heals.” Zumbro’s partnership with Iambi is a part of the SE MN Synod’s partnership with the Central Diocese - of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania.
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VOLUNTEER
What is We seek to be a publicly engaged church often asking ourselves what it means to be a downtown church. Our advocacy team is committed to learning together, educating our community and finding ways to advocate for our committed priorities. If you are interested in our advocacy team, contact Sarah Lichty
What is a Mission Partner?
Our mission partners are organizations that we seek to support as a whole congregation in three specific ways – through financial support, hands on serving opportunities, and by telling stories about the organization’s mission.
MINISTRY PARTNERS
