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

OUR ANNUAL MEETING HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED…
to Sunday, February 22nd at 11:30AM (immediately following the 10:15AM worship time).
Please contact John Miller if you have any questions.

News & Events

Verse of the Week:
Romans 14:5 (NRSV): 5 Some judge one day to be better than another, while others
judge all days to be alike. Let all be fully convinced in their own minds.
Readings for this Sunday, February 8th:
Isaiah 58:1-9a [9b-12] - The fast God chooses
Psalm 112:1-9 [10] - Light shines in the darkness for the upright. (Ps. 112:4)
1 Corinthians 2:1-12 [13-16] - God’s wisdom revealed through the Spirit
Matthew 5:13-20 - The teaching of Christ: salt and light

View our Saturday January 31, 2026 4:00pm 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:

Sanctuary Renovation - Have Your Voice Heard! If you haven’t had the opportunity to speak to Lois or others on Council about the Sanctuary Renovation proposal, NOW IS YOUR CHANCE! Please write your thoughts / suggestions on a piece of paper and put it in the yellow box in the Gathering Place or CLICK HERE to email Lois! (Your Name with Contact Information needs to be included to be considered.) All constructive thoughts and suggestions will be discussed at the Annual Meeting. If you would like to talk to someone instead of writing down your thoughts, please just put your name and phone number on a piece of paper and drop it in the box!

IT’S SCHOLARSHIP TIME for ZION Members! If you, or someone you know, will be heading to an accredited post-secondary (vocational program, associate’s or bachelor’s degree), advanced degree, or CEU program, please consider applying for the scholarships below.
Czarnota Family Apple Fritter Scholarship
HS Senior or Recent HS Graduate -$ 1000
Zion Post-Secondary Education Scholarship
HS Senior or Recent HS Graduate - $1000
Jonathan Cappellino Memorial Scholarship
Existing Health Professional - $500
Applications are available at church, as a link on the church website, or by calling the church office.
The Scholarship Committee is accepting applications until April 30th.
Please email Bonnie Zownir at [email protected] with any questions.

Help our Southington community by donating to the “Souper Bowl of Caring!” At the end of worship on February 7 & 8, our Confirmation students will be collecting monetary donations to benefit “Bread for Life”.
It’s Super Bowl time, so how about helping out the Southington Community Services food pantry by donating SOUP for the ‘SOUPER’ BOWL! Canned fruit / tuna etc. is needed too. (Cans with "pop-tops" are great in cases the client doesn't have access to a can opener) Items can be placed on the table in the Gathering Place. Thank you for your continued support in helping our local community!

Come ‘BUILD A SNOWMAN!’ NEXT Sunday, February 15th at 11:30AM! All are invited to build a ‘sock snowman', have some treats, and socialize! All Ages Are Welcome! Please sign-up in the Gathering Place so we can plan for supplies. Contact Carol Wright with questions. Come enjoy the winter INSIDE!

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].

‘Share the Love’ is back! We are collecting $5 or $10 gift cards for the individuals at “Bread for Life”. Suggested gift card locations are Dunkin, Dollar Tree, Subway, Wendy’s, or a place you prefer. These cards will be given to individuals at “Bread for Life.” The Last day for donations is Tuesday, February 17th. Talk to Michelle Gladue with any questions.

Save the Date for a Lenten Bible Study on Wednesday mornings, March 4th, 18th, & 25th at 10:00AM. This Bible Study will be similar to (but not the same as) the Wednesday evening Lenten series on Jesus healing people. We will be taking a more in-depth look; so feel free to attend both

IT'S SO EXCITING...SUPPORT ONE OF ZION'S YOUTH, QUINN C. as she performs in Ronald Dahl's "Matilda Jr. The Musical" in the ENCORE cast at the Bushnell on Saturday, March 28th at 2:00PM and Sunday, March 29th at 6:00PM. CLICK HERE for a link to the theater for more information!

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 by February 1st, 2026.
We hope you’ll consider being part of this wonderful trip!

WE WILL CONTINUE TO COLLECT COATS AND "THROWS" for OPERATION “STAY WARM” all year! Southington Community Services Thank you for your continued support of this program! Put coats in the collection bin by the front doors in the Gathering Place!

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!

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.

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.

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!

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......