Zion in Prince George celebrates 100th anniversary

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – From October 12-13, 2024, Zion Lutheran Church and Christian School celebrated their 100^th anniversary as a congregation (the school is 25 years old). 

In 1924, faithful souls of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod organized what became known as Connaught Hill Evangelical Lutheran Church under the guidance of Rev. Henry Kuring, who held the first service on Christmas Day of 1924 with 40 people in attendance. In 1988, a new church was built and the name was changed to Zion Lutheran Church. In 2001, Vanderhoof Lutheran Church and Zion Lutheran Church entered into an agreement for the pastor of Zion Lutheran Church to also serve Vanderhoof Lutheran Church. This arrangement was formalized in 2022 when a dual parish agreement was entered into.  

The original Connaught Hill Lutheran Church on Patricia Boulevard

On October 12, an anniversary dinner was held. Attendees included current members, former members, and some former pastors. Many stories were shared along with greetings from former members and pastors who were not able to travel to Zion for the festivities. On October 13, a 100^th anniversary service took place, with Rev. Robert Mohns, Lutheran Church–Canada’s West Regional Pastor, serving as preacher. The Zion Handbell Choir provided some of the music for the service, with a number current and former ringers coming together to play for this special occasion.  

Gail Haeussler 

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