We, baptized members of the Church of Christ, responding in faith to the call of the Holy Spirit through the Gospel desire to continue together to preach the word, administer the sacraments, and carry out God’s mission.

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Verse of the week: 
Above all, maintain constant love for one another, for love covers a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:8

Readings for March 8th and 9th 
Deuteronomy 26:1-11 - The Lord brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand
Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16 - God will give the angels charge over you, to guard you in all your ways. (Ps. 91:11)
Romans 10:8b-13 - If you confess that Jesus is Lord, you will be saved
Luke 4:1-13 - The temptation of Jesus in the wilderness for forty days
View our Sunday March 2, 2025 10:15am Worship Service below:
There's still time!!! Click HERE to Register for Sunday School! We look forward to a wonderful new school year, so don't delay, sign up TODAY! 
Are you interested in being a part of St. Luke's Passion Play in Southington? Although auditions are over, CLICK HERE to see how you can signup for youth and adult chorus, stage help, get tickets or just to be on the mailing list!
2024 Giving Statements have been mailed.  Please contact the office if you did not receive yours, at 860-628-5759 or [email protected].
Ashes for Ash Wednesday (March 5): We will worship at 7:00PM. The sanctuary will also be open from 6:30-8:00AM & 11:00AM- 1:00PM for you to receive ashes. 
Lenten Midweeks are back! Join us on Wednesdays during Lent beginning March 12th for soup at 6:00PM followed by a time of learning at 6:30PM. A sign-up sheet will be available if you’d like to bring soup and bread to share! There will also be a Bible Study at 10:00AM on Wednesday mornings. All are welcome as we begin our Lenten journey together!
Help Local Teens Go to the Prom in style!  Southington Community Services will operate a “Prom Shop” again this year and is asking for help to prepare the donated dresses and suits. The shop will be located in the Congregational Church in Plantsville. Volunteers are asked to go to the church on Friday, February 28th & Monday, March 3rd from 9:00AM-1:00PM. CLICK HERE for more info. Anyone who can come for all or part of these mornings is welcome! Contact Rosemary at [email protected].
IT’S SCHOLARSHIP TIME OF YEAR!  If you, or someone you know, will be heading on to a Post-Secondary Accredited program, apply for a scholarship from Zion.  Applications are available here online, Click here, at worship or by calling the church office.  They will also be included as a link you can click on in the weekly “Ministry Opportunities” blue email. Applications will be accepted through Sunday, March 30th. Email Bonnie Zownir at [email protected] with questions.
 
Join Us for a Wine Tasting and Fellowship Event on Friday evening, February 28th from 6:30PM-8:00PM at WorldWide Wine & Spirits, Queen St. in Southington. Tickets are $25 each which will include snacks, a "Wine 101 Class" (learning all wine basics ) and the tasting. There is a limit of 50 people (first come, first serve)
Sign-up in the Gathering Place or Reach out to Ann Alstrits through text-calls at 203-710-2544 or email [email protected].  All proceeds will go to the Fellowship/Women’s group to fund future events.
Attention Twenty-somethings & Thirty-somethings... A couple of Lutheran pastors are trying to connect Young Adults from Lutheran Churches in CT. They are excited to announce that the inaugural event will be on Saturday, February 22nd at 2:00PM at Hops on the Hill Brewery in South Glastonbury (275 Dug Road)! All food and drinks will be free for anyone who comes!
This is a child-free event (except for babies) and the age guidance is anyone in their 20s and 30s. For more information, contact [email protected] To sign up (or to get on their contact list), click here:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQIf8niM57UYSzhUdwi58mGproarmPVlwvwQN8WjwrPBQiuw/viewform
Calling all Singers and Ringers!  Choir rehearsals have resumed. We will meet on Wednesdays, with Bell Choir at 6:30PM and Chapel Choir at 7:00PM We are excited to see new faces, PLEASE JOIN US! 
Yes! You Can Order Flowers for the Altar!  Are you interested in having flowers on the Altar in memory of a loved one, your anniversary, a birthday, holiday, or other special occasion? The sign-up calendar and order forms are located in the Gathering Place by the elevator. Contact Carol Wright at 203-213-8233 with questions.
Photo Directory Update: March 22nd & 23rd have been added for photo sessions. Look for NEW sign-up sheets in the Gathering Place soon. There will be “walk-in” opportunities on those dates too!
​Call Carol Wright at 203-231-8233 with any questions.
Concerning Our Prayer List: We take the prayer list seriously and appreciate it when you feel comfortable adding a person to it. Please always make sure that it is okay with the person that they are on a public list. We also know that life gets busy and it is hard to remember to take someone off the prayer list when it is appropriate. Or it might make us feel anxious to do so. This prayer list will be restarted periodically throughout the year. If you would like someone to be on the prayer list or to continue to be on the prayer list, please contact the church office. 860-628-5759.
It's time to start registering for Zion's weekend at Calumet (May 30-June 1)! A $100 deposit is required. Please see Pastor Jeff for a registration form or any questions you might have. Or you can CLICK HERE for a registration form. Please fill out the form and send it directly to Calumet. Please also let Pastor know if you have sent Calumet a from so we can keep track of who is going.  CLICK HERE for information on housing options
Will You Share Your Time & Talent with Zion? We encourage you (one per person) to complete the yellow brochure and drop it off in the collection plate, in the basket in the Gathering Place, or mail it to the church! (You should have received one (or 2) in the June issue of “The Light.”) 
We have extras available at church in case you need them. Please let us know how you would like to grow in your relationship with Zion and/or how you are already involved. Thank you! CLICK HERE IF YOU NEED ANOTHER FORM
We’re gathering this information distribute to the lead person in each area (some are newer to these positions and it’s a great help to them!) Call the Church Office if you have any questions.
'The Chosen,’ is a video series that "is a historical drama based on the life of Jesus and those who knew him. Set against the backdrop of Roman oppression in first-century Israel, the series shares an authentic look at Jesus' revolutionary life and teachings" (IMDB). It helps to visualize the story of Jesus.
You have an opportunity to see ‘The Chosen’ at Zion and then have an opportunity for discussion afterwards. We watch in the Gathering Place (on the new 65" TV) and then have a chance to discuss afterwards. WE meet on Sunday Evenings at 6:00PM:
We'll have popcorn and the coffee will be on too!
BIBLE STUDY COMING SOON! The Gospel of Luke is the primary gospel we will be reading at worship services in 2025. In order to get a better understanding of the themes in Luke and to whom and how Luke was written, we will have two opportunities to study Luke: Wednesday mornings at 10:00AM starting on January 15th and Thursday evenings at 7:00PM starting on January 16th. There will be 3-4 sessions. You can come to one session or all, mornings or evenings, or a combination of each…whatever works best for you!
Will You Share Your Time & Talent with Zion? We encourage you (one per person) to complete the yellow brochure and drop it off in the collection plate, in the basket in the Gathering Place, or mail it to the church! (You should have received one (or 2) in the June issue of “The Light.”) 
We have extras available at church in case you need them. Please let us know how you would like to grow in your relationship with Zion and/or how you are already involved. Thank you! CLICK HERE IF YOU NEED ANOTHER FORM
We’re gathering this information distribute to the lead person in each area (some are newer to these positions and it’s a great help to them!) Call the Church Office if you have any questions.
Healing Service: There is a healing service within the Saturday 4PM worship service. This occurs on the First Saturday of each month. The healing service will not replace the regular worship service, but will be a part of it. Mark your calendars now!
Friday Afternoon Fellowship Drop-In…Please Join Us! A few people have been meeting in the Gathering Space on the 1st and 3rd Friday afternoons from 1:00PM to 3:00PM. It began where people were bringing their needlework, knitting, crocheting, embroidery, etc. while we visited and learned from each other. Now that the weather is getting warmer and it’s staying light a bit longer, you might want to come and socialize. Bring along what you are working on if you’d like, or just come to get to know others. Hope to see you there!
Looking for Some Great Recipes for the New Year?  How about a Zion Cookbook?  Look on the table in the Gathering Place for more information. If you have already paid for your cookbook(s), pick yours up! If you would like to purchase a book at Zion, please write your name on the order list and place your payment in the red box in the Gathering Place. CLICK HERE for an order form if you'd like to purchase a copy and can't get to Zion. Call the office with questions.
If you would like some help following the order of worship, ask an usher for a three-ring notebook. In it, you will find the order of worship for the season of Lent. You will still need to look in the Bible for the readings and the hymnal for the hymns. We hope these help!
Are You or Someone You Know Interested in Making Zion Your Church Home? If you’d like to find out more about Zion and/or how to become part of the community of Zion, text Pastor at 860-490-5784 or email him [email protected].
Quick Links
Thank you to everyone who participated and for those who joined us for our Bells & Blessings’ performance! It was wonderful time of sharing Christmas joy and the talents of our Zion family! Thanks also to Mr. and Mrs. Claus who came to spend the evening despite their busy schedules! Start thinking of what you might want to do next year......
View our December 24, 2024 Christmas Eve 9pm Candlelight Worship Service below:
View our December 25, 2024 Christmas Day 9am Worship Service below:
View our 8:00am Easter Sunday Worship Service from March 31, 2024 below:
View our Ash Wednesday Worship Service from February 14, 2024 below:
View our 8:00am Palm Sunday Worship Service from March 24, 2024 below:
View our 3:00PM and 11:00PM Christmas Eve Services -  December 24, 2023 below: