Zion Evangelical Lutheran - Southington, CT

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 This Week
Saturday: 4:00pm | Sunday 8:00am and 10:15am

News & Events

Verse of the Week:

Proverbs 3:5-6 (NRSV): 5“Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
and do not rely on your own insight. 6 In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths "

Readings for this Sunday, May 24th:

Acts 2:1-21 - Filled with the Spirit to tell God’s deeds
Psalm 104:24-34, 35b - Send forth your Spirit and renew the face of the earth.
1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 - Varieties of gifts from the same Spirit
John 20:19-23 - The Spirit poured out

View our Saturday May 24, 2026 4:00pm Worship Service Below:

Enjoy The New Rodger's Organ Dedication Service and Concert Below:

The first phase of the “Chancel Refresh Project” is expected to be complete by the end of May. The Stained Glass Window design team is working diligently and we hope to have more information about this phase soon. Please talk to Pastor or Lois if you have any questions. AND…Please note that although renovations are happening, we will continue with our normal worship schedule!

ATTENTION ALL GRADUATES…
High School Graduates - Please let the office know what school you will be graduating from and your plans: workforce, military, trade school, or further education/college. If you have decided on a college major, let us know that too!
College/Trade School etc. Graduates - Please let the office know if you are graduating from college / trade school, your degree, and your future plans.
We will celebrate all Graduates at the church picnic on June 7th. We are so excited to recognize your accomplishments and wish you Godspeed!

Gather CT is a Lutheran group focused on providing a space for young adults to connect for fellowship, fun, and other faith-based events. In 2026, the Gather CT team is planning on holding regular meet ups on the last Thursday of each month for food, fellowship, and more. Our second event in this series is coming up on Thursday, May 28th at 7:00pm at Parkville Market in Hartford. Appetizers will be provided. Follow up events will be held June 25th, July 30th, and August 27th.
If you cannot attend, you are invited to join our WhatsApp group to keep in touch:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/JM70RcyxN9FCckYzfB3Rsc?mode=gi_t

Zion’s Annual Church Picnic is Sunday, June 7th! We will worship outdoors that day and the picnic will begin afterwards on the lawn! All Are Welcome! Look for a sign-up sheet in the Gathering Place! (Signing up helps us know how many people to expect.) CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO!

SUNDAY SCHOOL and CONFIRMATION CLASS REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Sunday School and Confirmation classes continue THIS Sunday, September 28th! All children ages 3 (potty trained) through 5th grade are invited to attend Sunday School, and students in grades 6th-8th are welcome in our Confirmation Classes. All are held on Sunday Mornings at 9:00AM! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER! See Pastor, Lydia or Bill Holbrook if you have questions or email Ali at [email protected].

Get in on the Fun with our Fundraising Raffle! The “Refresh the Chancel” committee has organized a fundraising raffle. All proceeds will benefit the “Refresh the Chancel” project. (Although much of the renovations will be covered from various memorial donations, there is still a monetary gap. Please contact Nick Salerno if you have questions.)Look for the Display and Purchase Your Tickets in the Gathering Place! CLICK HERE for pictures of Raffle Items.
Raffle Tickets Prices:
Quilt Raffle Tickets are $10 each (purple tickets)
Raffle Tickets for all other items are 3 for $10 (white tickets)
The Drawing Will Take Place at the Annual Picnic on June 7th. The winner need not be present. Contact Lois Garafola with questions about raffle prizes or how you can help! Thanks for your support!

SAVE THE DATE for VBS: “Emerald Crossing...an Irish adventure through Psalm 23!” July 6th-10th! We will have crafts, games, Bible time and music for all to enjoy. VBS is open to all children ages 3 years old to 11 (grades PreK3 - 5). Older kids can be helpers!
All are welcome! A light dinner is provided and we meet from 5:15PM - 8:00PM each night. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
Please let Ali know if you can help out prepping before or volunteering during the week. We need all kinds of help to make this a fabulous experience for our Zion young people!

Are you a member of Thrivent? Do you have a Thrivent product (insurance policy, annuity, IRA). Then you might be able to help out the Fritter Booth in a special way. Please contact Pastor Jeff ([email protected]).

Bottles & Cans...Help Wanted! Help us Sort and Count on Wednesdays at 9:00AM (weather permitting) Come and enjoy a relaxing job of sorting and counting, with pleasant helpers that love to earn extra money for the church. We have Lots of Bags to count from the wonderful winter donations. Please help!

Summer Volunteering Opportunities at Bread for Life:
CLICK HERE to sign up...
Community Garden: help tend to our garden, including watering, weeding, harvesting and more!
Adult volunteers needed to fill summer's program, including lunch prep at DePaolo, camp lunch prep at Bread for Life, and more!
Middle and high school volunteers needed to prepare meals at Bread for Life for our camp lunch program or help with events at our Summer Lunch Program.

SPRING IS HERE AND SO IS THE WARMER WEATHER (finally!!!) A New "OPERATION STAY WARM” Campaign is continuing! Maybe you'd like a new coat next year since this year's coat was worn so much and you're tired of it? If so...Maybe bring your coats, hats, gloves, scarves and blankets to Zion instead of storing them for the winter? Items can be put them in the collection bin by the front doors of the Gathering Place! Southington Community Services is always so thankful for our church family and the support we offer their clients

Calling All Who Have Some Free Time and Can Drive… Would you be willing to volunteer to drive someone from our church community to medical appointments if the need arises? You never know when your life will change drastically and you will need help, so we are compiling a list of folks that can be on a call list for just that purpose. Look for a sign-up sheet in the Gathering Place. We’ll be asking for your name, phone number, and email. Please contact Bette Paul-Zak with questions at 203-217-3155.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Are you looking for a preschool for your 4/4.5 year old? Do you have a "ber " baby (born Sept-Dec) who may not be ready for the rigors of kindergarten? A 5 year old who you think would benefit from another year before kindergarten? ZCNS may be just the place for you!!! Email Danielle today for more information at [email protected].

Did you know that the Saturday service has healing prayers and anointing of oil on the first Saturday of each month? We do this during the worship service. If you would like, you can come forward for a special prayer and the anointing of oil. Join us! Invite a friend!

We had a wonderful ‘Bells & Blessings’ event on December 14, 2025! Thank you to everyone who participated in the program and to those who came to support and enjoy the wonderful music. CLICK HERE (part 1) and CLICK HERE (part 2) for the recording in case you missed it or want to see it again!

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].

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!

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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......