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
January 29: Fourth Sunday after Epiphany, 9 a.m., Bulletin
Worship in person with us, Sundays at 9 a.m.
A recording of the service will also be posted on
Zion’s Youtube Channel, on Monday morning
Congregational Annual Meeting, following worship January 29
Save this Date:
Pastor Sara’s Installation
February 12th at 2:00 p.m.
Welcome to True Vine Church members worshipping in the upper Fellowship Hall each Sunday morning at 11 a.m.
Upcoming events & news items listed below. See Outreach for complete calendar and event details.
- During the winter months, we will be collecting socks for Streetfire Ministries. Sock box is located in the narthex.
- Starting December 25: The CHOSEN will Live Stream a New Episode from Season 3 every Sunday at 7 P.M. EST starting Christmas Day. The viewing is FREE and will be broadcast on Facebook, Roku, Fire-stick, The CHOSEN app, AngelStudios.com and on TheCHOSEN.TV websites.
- January 9 and 22: Adult Bible Study group will be meeting to send cards to members we haven’t seen in a while. All welcome to participate.
- January 17: Rehearsals begin for The Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords, for a concert on April 29th at Portland High School. If interested in singing with the group, see Bulletin. New members accepted through January 31st.
- January 29: Annual meeting following worship. Snow date: February 5.
- February 12: Pastor Sara’s Installation, 2 p.m.
- Contact Allen Hill if you are interested in singing in the choir — 860-490-3963 or email a.jon@att.net
- 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. Season Two of “The Chosen,” all welcome to join at any time.
- Any time: Drop off collected pull tabs for Ronald McDonald House in the Red Box. Grace Guild will deliver them in the near future.
- Anytime: simple donations to Zion can be made through the purchase of Scrip gift cards, and by signing up for Amazon Smile. Details here
- Link to BULLETINS, including upcoming service.
- Link to OUTREACH, church newsletter
- 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 pastorsara2000@gmail.com. Church office hours : Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Call for information if you would like to learn more or if you are interested in becoming a member. 860-342-2860.