On Friday, July 8, people gathered at the ELCA churchwide office in Chicago for a service of prayer and lament over ongoing violence and racism. Watch the worship service and join us in praying for the needs of the whole human family.

Service of Prayer & Lament 7/8/16





Gifts designated for “West Virginia Flooding” under “U.S. Flooding” will be used (100 percent) until the response is complete to help disaster survivors recover and rebuild their lives. Your generous offerings of prayer and financial support will help address the many needs, especially long-term recovery efforts, of those affected.

West Virginia Flooding



Worship/BBQ/ Movie Night on Saturday, June 25, starting at 5pm in the backyard of the parsonage - all are welcome!

Worship, BBQ, & Movie 6/25/16



In the second place, this commandment is violated not only when we do evil, but also when we have the opportunity to do good to our neighbors and to prevent, protect, and save them from suffering bodily harm or injury but fail to do so. (Large Catechism)

As a nation we mourn, and as Christian citizens we ...



Harry W. Mcdowell's Wake & Funeral will be held at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church on Saturday, June 18, 2016. The Wake will be at 10am and the Funeral will be at 11am, both at the church.

Wake & Funeral for Harry W. McDowell