Upcoming Events
Sundays Worship Service 9:00 am Communion is usually on the first Sunday of every month. Check the calendar below for confirmation. Sunday School is the first and third Sundays of the month from September through May following the service from 10:15 - 11:15 am. While the choir is on summer vacation, there is a sign-up sheet for special music in the Narthex! Everyone is welcome at our services!! If you are new to the neighborhood, come on in!! Even if you belong to another faith, you are welcome to come to our services, make new friends, find out where things are, and pray with us until you find your church. As they say in the movie "Steel Magnolias" - God don't care which church you go to, as long as you show up! SEPTEMBER Sept. 14 Hand Bell Rehearsal 6:00 pm Choir Rehearsal 7:15 pm Sept. 14 – 28 Office Manager on Vacation Contact any member of MLG if something is needed. Sept. 17 Worship Service 9:00 am Sunday School Begins 10:15 am Meeting in the Basement Confirmation Info Meeting 10:15 am In Primary Room - for all confirmands, their parents, and church mentors. Ladies’ Fellowship 2:00 pm Sept. 19 MLG Meeting 6:00 pm Sept. 21 Hand Bell Rehearsal 6:00 pm Choir Rehearsal 7:15 pm Sept. 24 Worship Service 9:00 am Confirmation Begins 10:15 – 11:30 am Sept. 28 Hand Bell Rehearsal 6:00 pm Choir Rehearsal 7:15 pm October 2023 Oct. 1 Worship Service 9:00 am With Communion Neighbors in Need Collection Sunday School 10:15 am Confirmation 10:15 am 
September is here!! Our first meeting is September 17th, at 2pm. Please bring your quilts for show and tell, and remember all Ladies are welcome! Light refreshments will be served!! We have many programs and activities throughout the year!! The Church picnic in June, the Rally Day in September, displays in the chapel, Rummage Sales, Bake Sales, and many other opportunities to help. If you would like to help with any of our activities, please contact us and let us know your interest and hours of availability. Contact Diane Dasse at sdsnowbabies@hotmail.com or Marcia Koehler at emkohler@att.net for more information! You don't have to join in order to help. ALL help is appreciated!! Enjoy your Summer! God's Blessing's Marcia Koehler & Diane Dasse |
Worship GuidelinesCurrently, our sanctuary and church building are open on Sunday mornings. We are also open for other events by request. The church office is open as well. We have resumed coffee hour in the narthex after Sunday worship. We have taken down the dividers from the pews, and put Bibles and Hymnals back, and resumed singing together. Let us enjoy worshipping and fellowshipping in old and new ways together!
Please Take precautions to protect yourself and respect one another’s boundaries. It is always a good idea to allow personal space between yourself and others, and ask before engaging in physical contact. If you have been in our building and test positive, or learn you have been exposed to Covid-19, please notify the church so we can respond accordingly. Please contact us if you have any specific questions or requests: zionuccmlg@gmail.com Grace and Peace, Pastor Cal Nevenzel & The Ministry Leadership Group (MLG): Jessica M, Moderator George S, Vice-Moderator Carolyn S, Treasurer Matt S, Secretary; Ed K, Building and Grounds; Bonnie S. Contact Us:
Rev. Calandra Nevenzel - Pastor pastorcalandra@gmail.com Sue S. - Office Manager zionuccbaroda@gmail.com Blue Ribbon Books - Accounting zionuccbaroda@gmail.com Douglas M. - Music Director zionuccbaroda@gmail.com Beth J. - Christian Education bethj@gmail.com Office Hours: Tues - Wed: 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Letter from Pastor Cal
Dear Beloved of Zion UCC,
With fall approaching, we have many exciting happenings at our church! Join us for our 11am Rally Day Service and Picnic at our own Zion UCC Baroda this year! We will have an outdoor worship service, then a potluck-style picnic and games and activities. Please bring a dish to pass if you are able, as well as a lawn chair. Then, we will be picking up again with the Narrative Lectionary. We will follow this through Sunday School for all ages starting Sept 17 and continuing 1st and 3rd Sundays at 10:15am, as well as in the worship service for our Scripture, Message, and the whole of worship. Our Sunday School Curriculum is called “Be the Story,” and is a wonderful way for us all to live into our calling to the be the living breathing ongoing story of God’s love in the world. The Narrative Lectionary is a great teaching tool because it focuses on bringing to life the stories of the Bible, and wondering together about how we can connect them in our everyday life and live more into being the people of God. May this serve as a great reminder that we are all children of God, and can worship, learn, and work together. September Worship & Sunday School Schedule Sept 4. – Hymn Sing! Psalm 100; Genesis 1:1-31; 2:1-4: Make a Joyful Noise, All the Earth! Sept. 10 – 11am Rally Day Service & Picnic! 1 Corinthians 11:17-26: Be Loved. Be Kind. Be You. Sept. 17 – First Day of Sunday School! Genesis 29:9-30: Rachel & Leah Sept. 24 – Exodus 3:1-10: The Name of God In Love and Hope, Pastor Cal Nevenzel 219-252-0378 pastorcalandra@gmail.com Schedule a meeting with me: https://calendly.com/cnevenzel |