Category Archives: Events

EVENING FOR LADIES The eighth annual special Evening for Ladies will be held at Zion on Thursday, May 9.  Men of the congregation are hosting this event to give thanks to God for the contribution women have made in the home and the church and the world. Social Hour 6:00 p.m....

ALLELUIA One of the sacred words used in our church is “Alleluia.”  It literally means “Praise the Lord!”  Often the word is used frivolously, but among the faithful it is a word of joy with sincere and deep thanks to God.  His people, redeemed by Christ, cannot help but express their joy and gratitude.  Six weeks...

It’s a matter of death and life. His. For you. It was the most important week in history. Jesus was rejected, condemned, nailed to a tree and died.  He rose from the dead and appeared to a number of men and women.  They heard Him speak, they touched His body,...

In some religious traditions, the day before Ash Wednesday was the day to finish up all the rich foods in one’s house and prepare for the fasting of Lent.  We don’t have required fasting anymore, but we do have feasting. We are inviting the community to a free pancake supper on Mardi Gras...

The Transfiguration of Our Lord is the final hurrah in the season of Epiphany before the Church’s abrupt descent into Ash Wednesday and Lent.  On the mountain, Jesus gives His disciples a glimpse of His glory—glory as of the only Son from the Father, glory that will be manifested when He is raised...

The Nativity of our Lord is celebrated with a Divine Service on Tuesday, December 25 at 9:30 a.m. We will also dedicate a set of white paraments, which were given as memorial gifts by members of Zion.   Paraments are the cloths that adorn the altar, pulpit, lectern, minister and other parts of the  church...

The celebration of our Lord’s birth on Monday, December 24 at 3:30 p.m. 2018 marks the 100th anniversary of The Service of Lesson and Carols, which was held at King’s College, Cambridge, UK.  The service was planned by Eric Milner-White, who had just returned home after serving as an army chaplain during World...

Advent means “coming.”  The season of Advent comprises the four weeks before Christmas.  It is a preparatory time of waiting and watching.  During the season of Advent our church is decked in blue.  Blue is the color of hope, for it points to the end of darkness and the coming of...

For Mission Sunday we will celebrate the mission efforts of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League.  Our special guest will be Pastor Chou Vang, who will enlighten us about his gospel work. The Hmong Lutheran Mission of Eau Claire continues to reach out to the area with Hmong language worship services on Sundays,...