Welcome

Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church (ELCA) 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

Worship with us, Sundays at 9 a.m.
March 1, Second Sunday in Lent, Bulletin
Sunday School, March 1, 10:15 a.m.
Adult Ed, March 8, 10:30 a.m.

**Any cancellation due to weather will be reported on Channel 3, 8, 30 and 61**

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.

• During Lent: Soup and Substance shared with Bethlehem Lutheran Church in East Hampton. February 25 (Zion); March 4 (Bethlehem); March 11 (Zion); March 18 (Bethlehem); March 25 (Zion)
• During Lent, Alms Giving: we will be collecting items for the Portland Food Bank: February 22 – Shampoo, Conditioner; March 1 – Soap, Bodywash; March 8 – Paper goods – Toilet paper, paper towels, tissues,
  napkins; March 15 – Toothpaste, toothbrushes mouthwash, dental floss; March 22 – Deodorant, feminine products; March 29 – shaving cream, hand lotion, body lotion. 
• Adult Education: Beginning March 8, episodes of The Chosen will be discussed on the 2nd and 4th Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Watch season 5: here or on Amazon Prime. 
• Sunday School: Sunday School for ages 3 to 16, 1st and 3rd Sundays, following worship at 10:15 a.m. Contact the church office for further details. 
• 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
  • Link to OUTREACH, weekly worship bulletins
    
  • 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 pastorsara2000@gmail.com. Church office hours: Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 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.