Interview with Pastor Melanie Forrey (Zoar Lutheran Church)

Pastor Melanie Forrey from Zoar Lutheran Church (ELCA) is my guest today. This episode is part of a series of interviews with faith community leaders in Perrysburg. Places of worship are important to Perrysburg residents. The FULL show notes can be found at https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/62.

Zoar Lutheran Church (ELCA)

314 E. Indiana Ave.

Perrysburg, OH 43551

419-874-4346

communications@zoarlutheran.com 

https://www.zoarlutheran.com/

Saturday Worship Service: 6 PM

Sunday Worship: 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM (Labor Day thru Memorial Day)

Topics discussed

• What Zoar offers as a church home  
• Worship service days/times
• Who leads worship
• Youth involvement (Mission Trips, Confirmation Classes, Sunday school, and more)
• Programs offered for people of all ages
• Community outreach and groups who use Zoar’s space
• Web presence and social media channels
• Upcoming events at Zoar and in the Perrysburg Community

Pastor Melanie Forrey Bio - September 2024

Pastor Melanie Forrey serves her calling in ministry at Zoar Lutheran Church in Perrysburg, Ohio.  Melanie grew up in rural Nevada and Idaho before living in Montana for 8 years.  During that period, she worked as a church secretary, attended Luther Seminary, was active in the community and church, and stayed busy with the changing seasons of motherhood.  To continue her candidacy process towards ordained ministry, Melanie moved to Ohio from Montana in May 2022.  She served the community by participating in a chaplain residency at Mercy Health St. Vincent Hospital.  Melanie and her husband Daniel, a journeyman lineman, have four children: Kailey – a college student at Montana State, Raegan and Rowan – students at Toledo School for the Arts, and Evelyn a student at Hull Prairie Intermediate.   Melanie and her family enjoy life in Perrysburg for many reasons, especially the perk of being closer to Melanie's siblings.  Melanie loves spending time with her family, cuddling with Penny (her beloved basset hound), reading, meeting new people, visiting with friends, traveling, and taking walks in the incredible area parks.  She is excited for her first call at Zoar Lutheran Church and is grateful to those who have helped her feel at home here in Northwest Ohio.  Melanie is passionate about spreading God’s love to everyone, serving the underserved, and helping to advocate for inclusion and compassion.

Links from this episode

• Zoar’s Website https://www.zoarlutheran.com/ 
• Zoar Lutheran Church on YouTube 
• Zoar Lutheran Church on Facebook
• Zoar Lutheran Church on Instagram
• PCU Food Pantry https://pcufoodpantry.com/ 
• WAM https://wamhelps.org/
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Faith Community Leader Series on The Perrysburg Podcast

Episode 30:  Places of Worship

Episode 34: Interview with Pastor Mark Wentz (Lutheran Church of the Master)

Episode 40:  Interview with Pastor Dan Gildner (Grace Church Perrysburg)

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