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
The Bishop has had a change of plans and will not be able to visit Zion on Sunday.
In addition, due to the impending storm forecasted for Sunday morning, prior to leaving your home for Sunday's service, I would ask that you please check either your email, Channel 3, Facebook or this website to see whether or not the services and Sunday School have been cancelled. Depending on the timing of the storm, there is a possibility that the 8:00am service and Sunday School get cancelled, but we hold the 10:15am service.
In addition, due to the impending storm forecasted for Sunday morning, prior to leaving your home for Sunday's service, I would ask that you please check either your email, Channel 3, Facebook or this website to see whether or not the services and Sunday School have been cancelled. Depending on the timing of the storm, there is a possibility that the 8:00am service and Sunday School get cancelled, but we hold the 10:15am service.
News & Events
Verse of the week:
Above all, maintain constant love for one another, for love covers a multitude of sins 1 Peter 4:8
Readings for February 8th and 9th
Isaiah 6:1-8 [9-13] - Isaiah says, Here am I; send me
Psalm 138 - I will bow down toward your holy temple. (Ps. 138:2)
1 Corinthians 15:1-11 - I am the least of the apostles
Luke 5:1-11 - Jesus calls the disciples to fish for people
Above all, maintain constant love for one another, for love covers a multitude of sins 1 Peter 4:8
Readings for February 8th and 9th
Isaiah 6:1-8 [9-13] - Isaiah says, Here am I; send me
Psalm 138 - I will bow down toward your holy temple. (Ps. 138:2)
1 Corinthians 15:1-11 - I am the least of the apostles
Luke 5:1-11 - Jesus calls the disciples to fish for people
View our Saturday February 1, 2025 4:00pm Worship Service below:
View our December 24, 2024 Christmas Eve 9pm Candlelight Worship Service below:
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View our December 25, 2024 Christmas Day 9am Worship Service below:
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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!
We will have FELLOWSHIP TIME AFTER WORSHIP on Saturday, February 22nd, following the 4:00PM service. Please bring a favorite snack/Hors d'oeuvres to share.
Are you interested in being a part of St. Luke's Passion Play in Southington? Although auditions are over, CLICK HERE to see how you can signup for youth and adult chorus, stage help, get tickets or just to be on the mailing list!
2024 Giving Statements are available at church. Please pick yours up so we can save on postage! If you would need yours emailed or mailed to you, please contact the office at 860-628-5759 or via email to [email protected].
It’s Almost Super Bowl Time! Did your team make it to the big game? Do you have a team that you’re cheering for? Are you just glad football is almost over? Regardless of your answers to these questions, you invited to participate in Zion’s version of the “SOUPER BOWL”!!!
Help our Southington community by donating to the “Souper Bowl of Caring!” At the end of worship THIS WEEKEND, February 8 & 9, our confirmation students will be collecting monetary donations to benefit “Bread for Life”. This program began in 1990 by a seminarian intern serving in S.C. His vision was to harness the energy of enthusiasm of Super Bowl weekend to collect donations and tackle hunger. Look for the SOUP POTS at church this weekend and THANK YOU for supporting our confirmation classes in their pursuit to help the local community! Our ‘Share the Love’ is back! We are collecting $5.00 gift cards for the individuals at “Bread for Life”. Suggested gift card locations are Dunkin, The Dollar Tree, Subway or a place you prefer. These cards will be given to Missy at “Bread for Life” for individuals to receive them in time for Valentine’s Day. There is a box on the front table where you can place your cards. Donations are due THIS SUNDAY, February 9th
SOUP FOR THE SUPER BOWL! Please join us in our collection of Soup for Southington Community Services as we prepare to cheer on our favorite teams! Soup cans with "pop" tops are requested, but ALL SOUP is welcome! Help keep our neighbors warm during these cold days!
Join Us for a Wine Tasting and Fellowship Event on Friday evening, February 28th from 6:30PM-8:00PM at WorldWide Wine & Spirits, Queen St. in Southington. Tickets are $25 each which will include snacks, a "Wine 101 Class" (learning all wine basics ) and the tasting. There is a limit of 50 people (first come, first serve)
Sign-up in the Gathering Place or Reach out to Ann Alstrits through text-calls at 203-710-2544 or email [email protected]. All proceeds will go to the Fellowship/Women’s group to fund future events. Attention Twenty-somethings & Thirty-somethings... A couple of Lutheran pastors are trying to connect Young Adults from Lutheran Churches in CT. They are excited to announce that the inaugural event will be on Saturday, February 22nd at 2:00PM at Hops on the Hill Brewery in South Glastonbury (275 Dug Road)! All food and drinks will be free for anyone who comes!
This is a child-free event (except for babies) and the age guidance is anyone in their 20s and 30s. For more information, contact [email protected] To sign up (or to get on their contact list), click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQIf8niM57UYSzhUdwi58mGproarmPVlwvwQN8WjwrPBQiuw/viewform 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.
2024 Giving Statements are available at church. Please pick yours up so we can save on postage! If you would need yours emailed or mailed to you, please contact the office at 860-628-5759 or via email to [email protected].
Photo Directory Update: March 22nd & 23rd have been added for photo sessions. Look for NEW sign-up sheets in the Gathering Place soon. There will be “walk-in” opportunities on those dates too!
Call Carol Wright at 203-231-8233 with any 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.
It's time to start registering 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. CLICK HERE for information on housing options
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. '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 watch in the Gathering Place (on the new 65" TV) and then have a chance to discuss afterwards. WE meet on Sunday Evenings at 6:00PM: We'll have popcorn and the coffee will be on too! BIBLE STUDY COMING SOON! The Gospel of Luke is the primary gospel we will be reading at worship services in 2025. In order to get a better understanding of the themes in Luke and to whom and how Luke was written, we will have two opportunities to study Luke: Wednesday mornings at 10:00AM starting on January 15th and Thursday evenings at 7:00PM starting on January 16th. There will be 3-4 sessions. You can come to one session or all, mornings or evenings, or a combination of each…whatever works best for you!
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. 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].
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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......
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View our 8:00am Easter Sunday Worship Service from March 31, 2024 below:
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View our 8:00am Palm Sunday Worship Service from March 24, 2024 below:
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View our 3:00PM and 11:00PM Christmas Eve Services - December 24, 2023 below:
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