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.

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

News & Events

Verse of the week: 
John 13:34-35 (NRSV): 34 I give you a new commandment, that you love one another.
Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. 35 
By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”
 Readings for this Sunday, May 18th:
Acts 11:1-18 - Peter’s vision: God give the Gentiles repentance that leads to life
Psalm 148 - The splendor of the Lord is over earth and heaven. (Ps. 148:13)
Revelation 21:1-6 - New heaven, new earth: springs of living water in the new Jerusalem
John 13:31-35 - Jesus gives a new commandment: Love one another as I have loved you
View our First Communion Sunday May 11, 2025 10:15am Service below:
IMPORTANT NOTE:  OUR OUTSIDE WORK DAY SCHEDULED FOR TOMORROW SATURDAY, APRIL 26th HAS BEEN POSTONED. We will try again on May 16th!
OUTSIDE WORK DAY, Saturday, May 17th 9AM-12PM!  (RESCHEDLED FROM APRIL) Calling Any & All Who Can Help cut down small dead trees and branches that overhang onto Pastors' lawn, remove and trim bushes, etc. Make it a family affair! There’s so much to do to get ready for the warmer weather! Questions? See Lois Garafola
Saturday Fellowship - It's time, once again, for fellowship time following the Saturday 4:00PM worship service TOMORROW, May 17th. All are invited! Bring your favorite goodie to share.
EXCITING NEWS! In March, we signed the contract and put a deposit down for our new organ, a Rodgers Organ Imagine 241 series! We were notified that the organ has arrived from the factory to the Rodgers Organ showroom in MA and we expect to have the organ installed by the end of May or early June!!!
APPLE FRITTER NEWS: We are seeking Apple Bagging Chair-people! It only involves four nights spread over two weeks (One Wednesday, one Tuesday and two Thursday nights from 4:00ish - 6:30ish PM! No experience necessary! We’ll show you how to set-up & clean-up for apple bagging. Please join our FUN TEAM! Apple Fritter time will be here before you know it.  
ALSO…MARK YOUR CALENDARS For These Fritter Events…FESTIVAL - October 3rd - October 12th,
BARREL WASHING - Saturday, August 2nd
FLOUR MIXING -  Saturday, September 13
APPLE BAGGING - Wed. & Thur. 10/1&2, Tues & Thurs. 10/7&9
​Our first meeting will be Thursday, May 15th at 6:00PM, all are invited!
 Bottles & Cans...Help Wanted! Help us Sort and Count on Mondays at 10:00AM (weather permitting.) Come and enjoy a relaxing job of sorting and counting, with pleasant helpers that love to earn extra money for the church landscaping. All Are Welcome!!!
 SAVE THE DATE for Zion’s Annual Church Picnic on Sunday, June 8th! We’ll have worship outdoors, great food, fun games, and fellowship.  It’s a Hawaiian theme so get out those Hawaiian shirts and leis! CLICK HERE for all the info.  Sign-up sheets are in the Gathering Place!
It's Time to Register for Zion's Weekend at Calumet (May 30-June 1)! A $100 deposit is required. Please see Pastor Jeff for a registration form or any questions you might have. Or you can CLICK HERE for a registration form. Please fill out the form and send it directly to Calumet. Please also let Pastor know if you have sent Calumet a from so we can keep track of who is going
GOOD NEWS!!! There is still time to donate Winter Coats and Accessories! They are looking for blankets and throws/afghans too! The bin is in the Gathering Place for your donations and will stay up all year long. Maybe go through that crowded linen closet and donate a blanket or throw! Knitted blankets, quilts, and handmade fleece blankets are welcome too. Thank you for your continued generosity! Thank you for your support in helping our neighbors!
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! 
SAVE THE DATE: “TRUE NORTH!” VBS  July 14th-18th! 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! ​
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! 
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: