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 Summer
Saturday: 4:00pm | Sunday 9:00am

***REMINDER***
SUMMER WORSHIP HOURS HAVE BEGUN
Now through Labor Day
Saturdays at 4:00PM and Sundays at 9:00AM

News & Events

Verse of the week:
 O give thanks to the LORD, for he is good;
​for his steadfast love endures forever.  Psalm 107:1
Readings for  August 17 and 18
Proverbs 9:1-6 - Invited to dine at wisdom’s feast
Those who seek the Lord lack nothing that is good. (Ps. 34:10)
Ephesians 5:15-20 - Filled with the Spirit, sing thanks to God
​John 6:51-58 - Christ the true food and drink
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View our Saturday August 17, 2024 4pm Worship Service below:
IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to the rainy weather, there has been a delay in beginning the Church Parking Lot Paving project. The new dates are scheduled for AFTER THE APPLE HARVEST FESTIVAL. Please keep watch at church and on the weekly emails as time gets closer.  It is supposed only take a few days and should not affect parking for worship services
​Calling All Sunday School & Confirmation Age Children and their Parents...Please join us for Rally Day September 8th at 9:00AM! We will have a Parent Meeting, Snacks and Ice Cream! We are excited to start this year off! (We will be back to our standard worship times beginning this day 8:00AM and 10:15AM). Click HERE to Register for Sunday School! We look forward to a wonderful new school year, so don't delay, sign up TODAY! 
It's August! 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].
ONLY 1 WEEK LEFT TO FOR THE The ‘Back to School’ School Supplies Collection for Southington Community Services. Some suggestions are: pencils, erasers, crayons, glue sticks, colored pencils, markers, pencil sharpeners, sticky notes, 1 subject notebooks, highlighters, and backpacks. Place donations in the blue wagon in the Gathering Place. As always, thanks for all you do!
Please Join us for the next meeting of Zion’s Book Club THIS Monday, August 19th at 7:00PM. We will discuss our last two books: ‘Reading the Bible with Rabbi Jesus’ by Lois Tverberg and ‘Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus’ by Lois Tverberg and Ann Spangler. 
Our Book Club is made up of anyone who wishes to participate. If you can only make it once in a while or you can come all the time, All Are Welcome!
Please come with some book title suggestions. The books can be fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or something else of interest. We will try to set a schedule along with the books we wish to read for the year ahead. Hope to see you there!
Blessing of the Backpacks! With the beginning of the school year coming soon, we want to make sure that every youth from Zion has a healthy, safe, and fruitful year. We invite all upcoming students to one of the worship services THIS weekend, August 24th & 25th for ‘Blessing of the Backpacks’. Educators (teachers, administrative, support staff), you come, too; we will have a blessing for you.
 THANK YOU to all who joined us on SATURDAY, AUGUST 17th for BARREL WASHING!!! It was a very successful morning and we could not have done it without you!!
"Operation Stay Warm” is back! We are partnering with Southington Community Services in the town wide winter accessory (hats, gloves and scarfs) drive during the month of September 2024. A donation box will be located in the Gathering Place from September 1st through September 30th. Please consider donating your new or gently used warm hats, waterproof gloves, and scarfs in both adult and children’s sizes. Contributions will be distributed in the Fall of 2024 along with the coats collected in the April Coat Drive though the Pop-Up Shop and Senior Facilities. Your donations will help to ensure that Southington residents of all ages will be properly outfitted in the upcoming winter season. Thank you for your generosity!
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.
Looking for an end of summer vacation getaway?  How about spending some time at Calumet (our Lutheran Family Camp) in New Hampshire? CLICK HERE for more information. 
'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!
PLEASE Save the Date for the Women’s Weekend at Calumet November 8th - 10th! Watch for more information as the time draws closer. Reach out to Debbie Stalley if you have any questions.
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].
​Calling All Singers and Ringers! Our Choirs are taking the summer off, but please consider joining them in the fall.  Bell Choir practice is on Wednesdays at 6:30PM and Chapel Choir begins at 7:00PM. All are invited! PLEASE JOIN US! (We have also restarted the Praise Band , talk to Chris Messner if you're interested!)
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...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: