Upcoming Events

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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 every Sunday following the service from September through May following the service from 10:15 - 11:15 am in the Narthex. 

Next Confirmation Class will begin in September of 2025.

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!

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January 2025
 
Jan. 9                Hand Bell Rehearsal                             6:00 - 7:00 pm
                         Choir Practice                                         7:15 - 8:15 pm

Jan. 12             Worship Service                                                9:00 am
                                      Rev. Mary Beth Moran Cross
                                      Sunday School                       10:15 - 11:15 am

Jan. 14             Church Council Meeting                                  6:00 pm
 
Jan. 16              Hand Bell Rehearsal                             6:00 - 7:00 pm
                          Choir Practice                                        7:15 - 8:15 pm
 
Jan. 19              Worship Service                                               9:00 am
                                     Totenfest!!
                                     Rev. Susan Greenwood
                                     Sunday School                        10:15 - 11:15 am
 
Jan. 23              Hand Bell Rehearsal                             6:00 - 7:00 pm
                          Choir Practice                                        7:15 - 8:15 pm
 
Jan. 26             Worship Service                                                9:00 am
                                    Rev. Mary Beth Moran Cross
                                    Sunday School                         10:15 - 11:15 am
 
Jan. 30             Hand Bell Rehearsal                              6:00 - 7:00 pm
                         Choir Practice                                         7:15 - 8:15 pm
 
 
            Submissions for the Annual Report are due by Feb. 1!!
 

 


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     We had an awesome time at our Ladies Fellowship Hymn Sing and Christmas Party!! Thank you all for coming and all the hard work everyone does throughout the year, you all are truly a    blessing. Brian White played Piano for us and did absolutely a beautiful job, thank you.
   Our Cookie Walk was a huge success, such a selection of cookies and bake goods to choose from. Thank You to all who made goodies, helped with set-up, helped during the cookie walk,     packing up goodies, clean up and returning the narthex back to its normal state, and a big thank you to Ed & Bob for putting up and taking down the signs. We raised a total of 1785.00 on sale of cookies and baked goods, 105.00 on sale of cookbooks, and 20.00 on Christmas items for a grand total of 1910.00.
      Diane Pagel would like to thank everyone that was able to help make a very special Christmas for the two families in need. It warms your heart to see our church family stepping up to help those less fortunate, thank you again.
     Thank you to all who ordered Poinsettias to make our Church so beautiful during Christmas. What a beautiful sight!! We pray that everyone has a very happy and healthy New Year. We hope to see all you ladies at our next meeting on Monday, March 3rd at 1pm.
    
God's Blessing's
Marcia Koehler & Diane Dasse


​75th Anniversary
Church Cookbook Reprints are available!!

  The Ladies' Fellowship has ordered a reprint of the 75th Anniversary Church Cookbook!! The cost is only $15.00 and a sign-up sheet is in the Narthex. You can also let the office know if you would like a copy!! You won't want to miss out on all the old recipes that were favorites of our congregation!! Want to order one, but can't get to church or don't attend Zion UCC? Send your check or money order to:

                                    Zion UCC 75th Cookbook
                                    Zion UCC
                                    9105 Third St
                                    PO Box 10
                                    Baroda, MI 49101

Don't forget to include your name and address so we know where to send it!! Bon Appetit!! Any extra you can add for shipping and handling would be greatly appreciated!!
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​​Worship Guidelines

Currently, 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:  [email protected]

Grace and Peace,
​The Church Council Group (Formerly the MLG):   
​               Jessica M - Moderator
​               George S. - Vice-Moderator
               Carolyn S. - Treasurer
               Matt S. - Secretary;
​               Ed K. - Building and Grounds;
               Brian D. - Church Vitality Group
​               Bonnie S.
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Contact Us:

Jessica Machiniak - Church Council Moderator
[email protected]
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Sue S. - Office Manager
[email protected] 

Blue Ribbon Books - Accounting
[email protected] ​

Douglas M. - Music Director
​[email protected]

 
Office Hours:
   Tues - Wed:  11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Letter from Church Council Moderator

 Dear Church Family,
 
 
       Happy New Year! As we step into this new year, we give thanks for God’s faithfulness in the year that has passed and look forward to the blessings He has in store. This year brings with it a season of change as we say goodbye to Pastor Cal, who has served us the past four years. Though this transition has been difficult, we trust that God is still at work within our church and in each of our hearts.
      As we search for a new pastor, let us lean on God’s wisdom and grace, knowing that He will guide us in this process. During this time of transition, we are reminded that the church is not   defined by one person but by the body of believers that make it whole.
       In this time of change, let us continue to support one another, lean into our faith, and remain hopeful for the future. May this year be one of healing, growth, and a renewed sense of community as we seek God’s direction for our church.
 
       Blessings to you and your family in the year ahead.
 
 
In Christ,
Jessica Machiniak