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


Our Special Worship Schedule for January 3 and 4, 2026
Saturday January 3rd 4:00PM Service
Sunday January 4th  9:00AM Service

News & Events

Verse of the Week:
 Isaiah 2:17-20 (NRSV):17 When (the disciples) saw this, they made known what had been told them about this child, 18 and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds told them, 19 and Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart. 20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all hey had heard and seen, just as it had been told them.
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Readings for this Sunday, December 28th:
Isaiah 63:7-9 - Israel saved by God’s own presence
Psalm 148 - The splendor of the Lord is over earth and heaven. (Ps. 148:13)
Hebrews 2:10-18 - Christ shares flesh and blood to free humankind
Matthew 2:13-23 -The slaughter of innocent children
View our Sunday December 28, 2025 9:00am Service Below:
​View our December 24, 2025 Christmas Eve
3:00pm  Worship Service below:
View our December 24, 2025 Christmas Eve
10:00pm Candlelight Worship Service below:
Enjoy The New Rodger's Organ Dedication Service and Concert Below:
Thank you to everyone who came out for the Dedication of Zion’s New Organ and to celebrate Chris Messner and our music ministry! The concert was spectacular…this new organ has so many “bells & whistles!” If you missed it, a CLICK HERE for the YouTube link. Special Thanks goes out to the Women’s Group for organizing the reception following the event. A wonderful time was had by all!
Please Note:
On the weekend of January 10th & 11th, we will return to our regular worship schedule: Saturdays at 4:00PM and Sundays at 8:00AM & 10:15AM. Sunday School and Confirmation classes resume as well!
What a wonderful New Year’s Resolution to join us as we worship together in 2026!
We had a wonderful ‘Bells & Blessings’ event this past Sunday! 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!
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].
Sunday afternoons @ 12:00PM
The coffee will be on and popcorn popped! (If you are new to The Chosen, we have DVD’s of season’s 1-5 available to borrow if you’d prefer to watch it at your home.) Ask the office or Pastor for more information.
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The Women’s Group is planning a church trip to the ‘Sight & Sound Theatre’ in Lancaster, PA on June 25, 2026 to see the new production of Joshua! The ticket cost is expected to be around $100 per person. To help us plan, and secure group seating, we need to know how many people are interested. Look for the sign-up sheet in the Gathering Place to share your intent to join us before our Congregational Meeting on January, 25, 2026. 
We hope you’ll consider being part of this wonderful trip! 
 OPERATION “STAY WARM” continues to have an URGENT COAT DEMAND: Per Southington Community Services this year’s demand is outpacing previous years and we’re reaching out for additional coats and accessories to meet these needs. Thank you for your continued support of this program! Immediate needs are as follows: Boys Coats- L and XL, Girls Coats - M and L, Men’s - L thru 4X, Women - L thru 4X, and Gloves: waterproof and insulated ALL SIZES. Put coats in the collection bin by the front doors in the Gathering Place!
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.
SAVE THE DATE! Gospel of Matthew Bible Study coming in January on Wednesdays, January 14, 21 and 28 at 10:00AM! The Gospel of Matthew is the Gospel that will be read at most worship services in 2026. It is good to get an understanding about Matthew. How is Matthew different from the other Gospel? Why is it more like Luke than John or Mark? Why is it the first Gospel in the New Testament? For the answer to these questions and to learn more, come on these Wednesday mornings.
After Worship Fellowship Time in Summer: Stay after worship and enjoy some fellowship and goodies. No one needs to sign up and take care of it all. The coffee will be on and we are inviting people to bring something simple to share. 
Saturdays: July 26, August 16
​Sundays: July 20. August 24
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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].  
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.
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: