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.

Join us for Worship 
Saturday: 4:00pm | Sunday 8:00am and 10:15am

Next Sunday, January 5, 2025, we start back on our regular Sunday  schedule:
8:00AM - Worship with Communion
9:00AM - Sunday School, Confirmation and Coffee Hour
10:15AM - Worship with Communion

News & Events

Verse of the week: 
Galatians 5:22-23 (NRSV): 22By contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity,
faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against such things. 

Readings for December 28 &29
1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26 - The boy Samuel grew in favor with the Lord and the people
Psalm 148 - The splendor of the Lord is over earth and heaven. (Ps. 148:13)
Colossians 3:12-17 - Clothe yourselves in love; let the peace of Christ rule your hearts
Luke 2:41-52 - The boy Jesus increased in wisdom, and in divine and human favor
View our December 29, 2024 9am Worship Service below:
View our December 24, 2024 Christmas Eve 9pm Candlelight Worship Service below:
View our December 25, 2024 Christmas Day 9am 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! 
TIMES ARE STILL AVAILABLE FOR YOUR PHOTO SESSION FOR OUR NEW ZION DIRECTORY! More days and times will be added for January 2025! PLEASE SIGN UP FOR YOUR PHOTO SESSION FOR OUR NEW ZION DIRECTORY! This directory will include photos and contact information. The new dates in January will be posted soon.  Look for the sign up sheet in the Gathering Place, and bring your smiles! Don’t delay, sign up today and bring you smiles!!! Please contact Carol Wright at 203-213-8233 with any questions.
Operation Christmas Child: Thank you to everyone who packed a shoebox this year! We have 41 boxes to bring to the drop off center to be sent on their way around the world to brighten the lives of children everywhere! 
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! 
SAVE THE DATE! Our Annual Congregational Meeting will be on Sunday, January 26th immediately following the 10:15AM worship service.
Thank you to everyone who came out for Zion’s Annual ‘Bells & Blessings’ event last Sunday! There was a variety of musical talent from the very young to the well seasoned! A video of the evening was sent out via email last week…if you couldn’t make it or you want to relive this wonderful night, check it out! A Special Thank you to Chris Messner for organizing these talented folks and accompanying them, to Chris’s mom Fran for her MC duties and to our special guests Santa & Mrs. Claus! We have a magnificent Zion family!  ​
2025 GIVING ENVELOPES ARE HERE! Please pick up your carton today and if you can, deliver a neighbor's or friends box so we can save on postage! Thanks!
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!
"OFFER THE GIFT OF REMEMBERING TO THOSE WHO ARE GRIEVING DURING THIS HOLIDAY SEASON." CLICK HERE for some ways to comfort friends or loved ones who may find these days difficult. These pages are provided by Stephen Ministries. You can also pick up a copy in the Gathering Place and in the Narthex at Zion.
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 will watch in the Gathering Place (on the new 65" TV) and then have a chance to discuss afterwards. There will be two sessions, so hopefully one will fit your schedule. The sessions will be similar, but not identical, in terms of which episodes will be viewed and when.
Wednesday Mornings at 10:00AM and  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.
The 'Christopher Messner New Organ Fund' Chris has had such a positive impact on Zion since he became our organist on April 26, 1992.  He has filled this church with such beautiful music each and every week. He has been the one constant in our worship service and has helped us navigate through the many transitions we have experienced over these past 30 years. He's always open to new ideas and supports anyone who wants to add their talent to our worship service.  One example is how ‘Bells and Blessings’ has become such an integral part of our Christmas season celebration and could not happen without his tireless effort.  I can’t imagine all of the time he must spend learning music for everyone, recording music for people to practice and just working with them to find a song.

We sometimes take things for granted, but ever since that Easter Sunday well over 5 years ago, when the organ stopped playing right in the middle of the service, and we found out that spare parts were hard to come by, we have worried about the longevity of this organ.  
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In order to honor Chris, we have established the ‘Christopher Messner New Organ Fund’ to begin a campaign for a replacement organ.  Once the funds are raised and the organ is purchased and set in place, it will be dedicated to Chris for all of the beautiful music he has filled this church with over these past 30 years and for how much he means to our Zion Family.  Please donate if you can.  Click here to donate, or If you prefer to donate by check,, please make sure to put “organ fund” in the memo line on your check.  Thank you!  ​
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].
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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...it's only 360 days away!
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: