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Sunday, December 1, 2024
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Mt. Zion Church was
established by Clarence Leslie Morton Senior. Bishop Morton was
an internationally renowned preacher and founder of the Canadian
and International Churches of God in Christ in the Windsor/Detroit
region. He was the leader of six churches in the United States.
Here in Canada he was instrumental in the establishment of five
churches - in Windsor, Chatham, |
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| The
interior of Mount Zion Full Gospel Church - photo courtesy
of Nancy Morand, City of Windsor department of heritage planning |
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Harrow, Buxton, and
Amherstburg. |
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| The church edifice was designed by local
architect J.P. Thompson. Funds were raised by donations and preaching
appointments. The church at at 795 McDougall Avenue was built by the
parishioners in 1939. Since its’ foundation the church has only
had two pastors Bishop Morton Sr. and his son Bishop Morton Jr. |
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Bishop C.L. Morton Sr. – Photo Courtesy of Jim Allen |
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Bishop C.L. Morton Jr. – Photo Courtesy of Jim Allen
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| The annual River Baptismal Service, hosted
by Mt. Zion Church brought thousands to the riverfront during the 1940’s
and 1950’s. Baptisms were held as public events in which the
many witnesses helped welcome the individual as a follower of Christ.
Full immersion in the river symbolized the washing away of the old
and the beginning of a new life. |
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Bishop Morton Sr. was
also famous for his radio ministry. Beginning in 1936 his services
were broadcast live on CKLW radio. Every Sunday at 2 p.m. many
residents would tune in to listen to the service complete with
the popular Radio Chorus. Bishop Morton was involved in broadcasting
for 42 years. |
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| Bishop Morton also reaches out
the community appearing at many local events including the opening
ceremonies of the McDougall Street Neighbourhood Reunion. |
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