Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church is a worshiping, learning, witnessing, and serving community of baptized persons, among whom the Word is proclaimed and the Sacraments are celebrated. All are welcome!
Join us at:
183 William Street, Portland, CT 06480
Call us: 860-342-2860
Write to us: P.O. Box 202, Portland, CT 06480
November 17, 26th Sunday after Pentecost: Bulletin
Worship with us, Sundays at 9 a.m.
Sunday School following Worship
Thanksgiving Service
November 24, 2:00 p.m. at Trinity Church,
345 Main Street, Portland
Welcome to True Vine Church members worshipping in the upper Fellowship Hall each Sunday mornings at 11 a.m.
Other upcoming events & news items listed below. See Bulletins for complete calendar and event details.
- Any time: The 150th Anniversary Committee is looking for help. See bulletin for details and contact Donna Berndston for additional information.
- November 3: Sunday School, following worship
- November 3: Begin collecting used ink cartridges for recycling.
- November 17: Sunday School, following worship
- November 24: Multifaith Thanksgiving Service, 2 p.m., Trinity Church, Portland
- December 7: True Vine Annual Christmas Fellowship Luncheon, Fellowship Hall, noon to 3 p.m. Request donation to Portland Food Bank and Hartford Interval House. Details in bulletin.
- December 8: Vocal Chords Holiday Concert, 2 p.m., Portland High School
- December 14: Coat Drive (coats, gloves, hats, new and gently used), 9 a.m. to noon, bring to upper fellowship hall. To benefit Amazing Grace Food Pantry in Middletown.
- First and Third Sundays: Sunday School for ages 3 to 16, following worship, contact the church office for details.
- Second and Fourth Sundays: Bible study, 10:15 a.m. following worship. View and discuss “The Chosen,” all welcome to join at any time. Adult Bible Study is on hiatus for the time being.
- Any time: The CHOSEN, Season 3 is available on Facebook, Roku, Fire-stick, The CHOSEN app, AngelStudios.com and on TheCHOSEN.TV websites.
- Any time: Drop off used ink cartridges to be recycled. funds raised to support Zion and Sunny Hill Preschool.
- Any time: Drop off collected pull tabs for Ronald McDonald House in the Red Box.
- Anytime: simple donations to Zion can be made through the purchase of Raise Right (formerly Scrip) gift cards. Details here
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- Link to BULLETINS, including upcoming service.
- Link to OUTREACH, weekly worship bulletins
- Link to Guidelines for In Person Worship, no longer required. Masks are now optional
- Link to Zion on Facebook
- Link to Easy Ways to Donate to Zion, including PayPal
- Link to Other Ways to Donate to Zion: Scrip & Amazon Smile
If you are in need of pastoral assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to 860-342-2860, or to Pastor Sara at 678-882-9011 or [email protected]. Church office hours : Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Closed on Friday during summer months. If needed, call Pastor Sara or Kathy Richards.
Call for information if you would like to learn more or if you are interested in becoming a member. 860-342-2860.