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Our Mission - To be a beacon of light fostering a place of belonging rooted in God's love, his word and his call to community and service.
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Christmas Eve service at Zion will be held at 5pm on December 24th
Coming Up on December 7th - the Second Sunday in Advent
SUNDAY SERVICES
All Faiths Welcome Here
Fellowship at Zion
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Images from our Zion Artist Showcase held in our Fellowship Hall on Saturday, November 15th. We had a full house with both art exhibits and artists as well as visitors. Thank you to all who attended this successful fellowship event; there will be more! Thanks also to Gayle Regan and Joyce Smith for putting this all together and to Aileen and Rosemary from the Guild who served the coffee, cider and goodies! Click an image for a larger view.
Announcements this Week
All events are listed on our Zion church calendar on this website. Check this calendar at any time if you have schedule questions.
Last Sunday we began the Advent Season. Advent is the season of preparation for Christmas, the coming of Jesus, the Christ. The Advent theme this year is “The Words of Advent – Hope, Peace, Joy and Love”. Each Sunday, a different word will be the focus in sermon and song. We look forward to using the message of these words in our preparations for Christmas.
THANK YOU ……
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To everyone who assisted with the Thanksgiving with St. Peter’s Episcopal Dinner and Worship last Sunday evening. We are especially grateful to Gayle Regan, who facilitated the dinner arrangements and then provided the “devotional” when Vicar Gen (from St. Peter’s) was not able to attend.
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To all who participated in decorating the church building and fellowship hall for Advent & Christmas this past Monday.
The LADIES GUILD annual Christmas Party will be held on Monday, December 8th from 11:00 am to 1:00 in the Fellowship Hall. All ladies of Zion (member and friends) are invited to attend.
The US FLAG for November is dedicated by Pat Doyle in honor of Dick Doyle & the US Marines.
SAVE THE DATE of Friday, December 19 at 6:30 for the children’s Nativity Pageant here at Zion. More info to be announced.
OFFERING ENVELOPES for 2026 are available on the back counter in the Fellowship Hall and in the narthex. Envelopes are available for members and friends of Zion. If you did not receive a set, please contact Rosemarie Unger, Financial Secretary (610-984-4376). Thank you.
A NEW FIRST AID STATION has been constructed and relocated in the Fellowship Hall. It is now located by the entrance of the Fellowship Hall and the north entrance between the Fellowship Hall and the Nave. It contains a –
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First Aid Kit
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An AED (Automated External Defibrillator
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Stop the Bleeding Kit
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Life Vac (for choking)
Please spend a few minutes to locate this important tool and its contents. Thank you to the facilities committee for this item.
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Interim Pastoral Staff
In the absence of an official pastor at Zion, we are blessed to have these dedicated members of our church to preach God's Word while we search for our new pastor.
Vice Pastor
Rudy Schneider
Reverend Diane
Burkland
Pastor Wes Smith
Pastor Brian
Griswold
Worship Leader Liz Griswold
Chaplain Liz
Lahti-Rosensaft
Praying for a Pastor
Our pastor of many years retired several months ago and we are seeking a visionary pastor to engage our congregation’s minds and hearts with biblical truth through sermons, bible study, and community outreach. If you are interested or you know someone who would be interested, more information can be found by clicking this link.
More About Our Services
8:30am Sunday Contemporary Service
Our 8:30am Contemporary Service is held in our Fellowship Hall September through April.
Worship by the Bay
From May through August worship with us at this service in the fresh air by the bay at the Bay Breeze Pavilion at the corner of Bayview and 6th Street in Barnegat Light.
10am Sunday
Traditional Communion Service
Youth Message and Sunday School
Join us for our traditional service every Sunday at 10am in our church sanctuary. All are welcome to join us in celebrating communion.
At this service we welcome children of all ages for a short youth message before the sermon after which the youth go to the Fellowship Hall for Sunday School. More about our Youth Ministry.