A Reconciling in Christ congregation where we welcome all people to participate fully in the life of the church.
Sunday Worship Services
8:30am and 10:45am
NOTE: 10:45 worship on August 30th will be at Wing Park followed by a picnic at 11:30. Join us!!
Fellowship between services at 9:30am
Next Grace and Gather Dinner Church – September 16th at 6:15 pm (meal, friendship, spiritual conversation and worship).
330 Griswold St., Elgin, IL
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You can learn a bit about visiting Zion by clicking here.
Grace and Gather Dinner Church is 3rd Wednesday each month at 6:15 PM. Join us for dinner, casual worship and spiritual conversation all around round tables for a relaxed atmosphere. For more info, click here.
If you are new to the faith, just curious about Christianity, or new to our community – you can learn a bit about visiting Zion by clicking here. The Christian faith is a journey and it is one we don’t take alone. We journey with the risen Christ and we do it together as a community of people. Zion is not just a place to attend – it’s a place to belong!
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“As a Reconciling in Christ congregation, we publicly affirm LGBTQIA+ people and support their full participation in the life and leadership of the church.”
Learn About Zion Lutheran Church
Located in the heart of Elgin, IL, Zion is a vibrant, progressive congregation with a simple and consistent message: “God in Christ loves us. That love changes everything about us. So we live and love to continue the ministry of Jesus.”
Much of what we do invests in the spiritual growth of people who participate. We have education for all ages, special classes to teach spiritual practices for living (like Lectio Divina, contemplative prayer, labyrinth walking, Ignatian spirituality and more), and our worship life is focused on helping people not only learn about the ministry of Jesus, but also encounter Christ in our midst. The goal is to help all who participate see their whole lives as connected to the ongoing work of the crucified and risen Christ. Being a Christian is more than a Sunday activity – it is a way of living in the world!
Zion is also focused on the community. Hot meals are served every Tuesday for local residents, community groups use the facility for all sorts of activities (we have 4 AA groups in the building), and we are known throughout the Elgin area as a leader in building bridges in the wider community.
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Upcoming Events This Week
- September 12, 2026
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Befrienders Meeting
September 12, 2026 9:30 am - 10:30 am
The Befriender Team is a trained group of lay people who have learned to offer care and prayerful companionship for people who need extra care and concern in their lives. Members of the team meet monthly and also have a person they are assigned to offer companionship and care to through monthly visits with them. Joann Hartmann coordinates the team in partnership with Pastor Dave.
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- September 13, 2026
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Early Worship Service
September 13, 2026 8:30 am - 9:30 am
Our early service is organ led and follows a more traditional pattern and style of worship with classic hymns, gospel centered preaching, and weekly communion. The environment is still casual and welcoming - come as you are and worship with us!
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Late Worship Service
September 13, 2026 10:45 am - 11:45 am
Our late service is family friendly and includes a children's sermon each week for kids as well as a mix of classic hymns and contemporary songs, gospel centered preaching, and weekly communion. It is guitar led with a small band and follows a classic pattern but with a more eclectic style of worship. The environment is still casual and welcoming - come as you are and worship with us!
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- September 14, 2026
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Men's Ministry
September 14, 2026 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Our men's group meets monthly, usually on the 2nd Monday of the month. We gather at the church, in a restaurant or for an outing - a great mix of things. Each gathering allows us the time to catch up, share food and conversation, and dig into a topic relevant to our lives as Christians. Join us for friendship and support!
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- September 15, 2026
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Soup Kettle
September 15, 2026 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Zion hosts a hot meal every Tuesday for the Soup Kettle. It is our turn to serve the food the first Tuesday of the month and other faith partners rotate to take Tuesday as well. All people are welcome - whether you need a meal or just prefer to have someone to eat with.
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- September 16, 2026
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Choir practice
September 16, 2026 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Our early service has a choir and is always open to new singers joining us. We are blessed with the music direction of Gary Hillquist, an experienced and super director. he makes singing fun and helps us praise God with our best singing.
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"Grace and Gather" Dinner Church
September 16, 2026 6:15 pm - 7:30 pm
This monthly gathering is for anyone who loves a good meal, time with loving people, and wants a spiritual conversation in a casual environment. We begin at 6:15 with an opening prayer and song, enjoy a good meal together, listen to someone briefly share a Bible story or lesson, and then discuss what it means for our lives over dessert. Then we close with prayer, a song and a blessing for the road. Grace and Gather "Dinner Church" is a great way to see church differently!
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- September 17, 2026
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