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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!

September
 
Sept. 22             Worship Service                                              9:00 am
 
Sept. 26             Hand Bell Rehearsal                             6:00 - 7:00 pm
                           Choir Practice                                       7:15 - 8:15 pm
 
Sept. 29             Worship Service                                              9:00 am


October
 
Oct. 3                Hand Bell Rehearsal                             6:00 - 7:00 pm
                          Choir Rehearsal                                    7:15 - 8:15 pm

Oct. 6                 Worship Service                                              9:00 am
                                     Sunday School                        10:15 - 11:15 am

                           Autumn Paws                                        3:00 - 6:00 pm
                                     St. Paul's UCC
                                     1650 Bainbridge Center Rd
                                     Watervliet, MI
                           Celebration of the Harvest and Harvesters  3:00 pm
                                     Tabor Hill Vineyards
                                     333 Mt. Tabor Road
                                     Buchanan, MI 
                                     Lists of items needed are in the Narthex!! 

Oct. 7                 Ladies’ Fellowship                                         1:00 pm
                                       In the Narthex
 
Oct. 10              Handbell Rehearsal                               6:00 - 7:00 pm
                          Choir Practice                                        7:15 - 8:15 pm
 
Oct. 13              Worship Service                                             11:00 am
                                      Sunday School                       10:15 - 11:15 am

Oct. 15              Soup Kitchen Prep
                          Church Council Meeting                                 6:00 pm
 
Oct. 16              Soup Kitchen Serve
 
Oct. 17              Handbell Rehearsal                              6:00 - 7:00 pm
                          Choir Practice                                       7:15 - 8:15 pm

Oct. 20             Worship Service                                               9:00 am
                                       Sunday School                     10:15 - 11:15 am
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                          Southwest Association Fall Meeting             2:00 pm
                                       First Congregational UCC Battle Creek
                                       145 Capital Ave. NE
                                       Battle Creek, MI 49107
 
Oct. 24              Pray and Chat with Pastor Cal            1:00 - 4:00 pm
                                       in the Narthex

                          Ask the Pastor                                       5:00 - 7:00 pm
                                      Have dinner and a chat!
                                      TJ’s Baroda Tap Bar and Grill
                                      8906 First St
                                      Baroda, MI 49101

                          Handbell Rehearsal                               6:00 - 7:00 pm
                          Choir Practice                                        7:15 - 8:15 pm
 
Oct. 27              Worship Service                                               9:00 am
                                     Sunday School                        10:15 - 11:15 am
 
Oct. 31              Trunk or Treat                                  5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
                                      On the side lot parking lot on Church Street!

                           Handbell Rehearsal                              6:00 - 7:00 pm
                           Choir Practice                                       7:15 - 8:15 pm
​         These rehearsals may be cancelled due to Halloween!!
 
       Happy Halloween!!
 
 

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        Please join us Oct. 7th for our Ladies Fellowship meeting, Light Refreshments will be served.
 
        Hard to believe fall is around the corner! Ladies Fellowship will be hosting the Soup and Salad Luncheon on November 5th. As always, it takes quite a crew to accomplish this. Sign-up sheets will be on the table in the Narthex  and any help is greatly appreciated. To see the joy on so many satisfied people after they have eaten is awesome :)
 
     Coffee hour sign-up sheet is on the desk in the narthex. Remember you can be reimbursed and we can serve for you. Keep in mind that Donut Holes, Coffee Cakes, or anything you would like to buy or make is always enjoyed.
 
    Please remember your Food Pantry Items or consider a monetary donation! It seems with this economy the need arises more each week. A huge thank you to all those able to help.
 
        We have Cookbooks for sale each Sunday after Church!! Get one for yourself, friends, or family!! They also will make a wonderful Christmas gifts.
 
                Keep all those in need in your Prayers.
  
      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 sds[email protected] or Marcia Koehler at [email protected] for more information! You don't have to join in order to help. ALL help is appreciated!!

God's Blessing's
Marcia Koehler & Diane Dasse

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Church Directories Now Available!!

The 2024 Fall Members and Friends Church Directory is on the table in the Narthex!! Get your up-to-date directory so you can get a hold of anyone you need!! If no copies are available, let the office know!!

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,
Pastor Cal Nevenzel & 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 Dargus - Church Vitality Group
​               Bonnie S.
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Contact Us:

Rev. Calandra Nevenzel -  Pastor
[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.

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Letter from Pastor Cal

          Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
                                                                                                Joshua 1:9
 
Dear Beloved of Zion UCC,
           The Fall season is a beautiful time to consider what things we want to let fall, in order to make room for new life and love. 
        I know there are a lot of conversations about the future direction of our church. Be encouraged that the Holy Spirit is among us. We need to listen and spend time in prayer and discernment about what God is calling for Zion UCC Baroda.
            Let us spend more time doing this than placing any blame. Let us spend more time developing mission, caring for one another, and doing good work in our community for the greater good, than worrying about the future. Let us remain faithful, and focus on growing in faith and love, first and foremost. These are the things that produce good fruit no matter what the circumstances around us.
           Please reach out if you have any questions or would like to    connect with me. Specifically, on Thursday, Oct. 24, I will be in the narthex from 1-4pm. Feel free to drop in to pray for our church or chat with me. Then, from 5-7pm, you are invited to join me for dinner and “Ask the Pastor” at TJ’s Baroda Tap.
              As a reminder, we are following the Narrative Lectionary in both worship and All-Ages Sunday School. We focus on the stories of the Bible to encourage us to live into the story God is calling us into as a part of our faith journey today!
Families, be sure to check out the flyer for the Autumn Paws Festival on Oct. 6! And more info on Trunk or Treat, too!
 
In Love and Hope,
Pastor Cal Nevenzel
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[email protected]
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