Zion Lutheran Church

A Reconciling in Christ congregation where we welcome all people to participate fully in the life of the church.

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Zion Sanctuary
Zion Workshop
Pride Parade 2025
Egg Hunt 2025
Egg Hunt 2025 A
Zion Community Picnic 2024
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Sunday Worship Services

8:30am and 10:15am (note summer hours!)

Fellowship between services at 9:30am

Grace and Gather Dinner Church – 4th Wednesdays at 6:15pm (meal, friendship, spiritual conversation and worship)

330 Griswold St., Elgin, IL

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Zion Lutheran Church Welcomes You

You can learn a bit about visiting Zion by clicking here.

Grace and Gather Dinner Church is 4th Wednesday at 6:15 PM. Join us for dinner, casual worship and spiritual conversation all around round tables for a relaxed atmosphere.

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. All are welcome here – if you are new, come join us. Zion is not just a place to attend – it’s a place to belong!

All are welcome.

Yes, all means all (no footnotes)! Zion is a Reconciling in Christ congregation – meaning we welcome all people to participate fully in the life of the church.

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Learn About Zion Lutheran Church

Located in the heart of Elgin, IL, Zion is a vibrant 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.

Blog / News

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All Saints – A Chance to Give Thanks

“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”  (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18) This weekend is All Saints Sunday and as we gather as God’s people we will be reminded that we do not gather just with the people in …
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God uses even our bad stuff

God does not stop when the cross comes. Quite the opposite, God uses the cross to remind us that God won’t quit loving us and doing good among us, even when we are at our worst.
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Jonah and the Big Fish

Our series on the Bible – where it came from, what’s in it, and how to use it – is underway. Last week we looked at scripture as “inspired from below,” a way of saying that the Holy Spirit worked in the lives of people and they then shared their …
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Upcoming Events This Week

June 22, 2025
  • Early Worship Service

    June 22, 2025  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

    June 22, 2025  10:15 am - 11:15 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 with. The environment is still casual and welcoming - come as you are and worship with us!

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  • Apostolic Assembly - Sanctuary

    June 22, 2025  2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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June 24, 2025
June 25, 2025
  • "Grace and Gather" Dinner Church

    June 25, 2025  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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  • AA

    June 25, 2025  7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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