Weekly News from Zion and our Ministries Under the Cross: Evergreen Academy & Nina's Place

February 22, 2023

Come, Let Us Return to the Lord...

Our 40 Day Journey Begins

As we begin the 40 Days of Lent, we are reminded of Jesus' time in the desert, where he was tempted by the devil but also strengthened and focused for his journey ahead.

Lent is a time for us to focus on our spiritual disciplines: prayer, fasting, and giving. What can you do to be more strengthened and focused in your spiritual life?

Join us as we gather for Ash Wednesday Worship with Holy Communion tonight at 7:00 p.m. in Katie Luther Chapel.

Just a reminder that our Sunday morning worship continues this season in Katie Luther Chapel while our sanctuary undergoes restoration from storm damage.

Thank you to all for helping to make our move to a new (old) space a little bit easier! It's great to be church together.

We are excited to open our annual Wednesdays in Lent to the local community for these Tough (but Necessary) Conversations. If you're planning to attend in person, please follow the link below to the registration links for each week. Following the Q&A, our evening will end with Prayer at the End of the Day in person and on Facebook Live at 7:30 p.m.

Free Exercise Classes Continue

Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to Noon in Katie Luther Chapel

Those who wish to participate should wear comfortable clothes and sneakers and bring a bottle of water. Come when you can for gentle stretching and chair yoga for all levels of ability and comfort!

Opportunities to Serve Joyfully & Give Selflessly

Nina's Place: We Need You!

We continue to find ways to prepare and operate more efficiently at Nina's Place. We are so grateful for all those who are volunteering their time and talent and giving from their treasure to make this ministry sustainable.

If you are retired or have an unusual work schedule, we have volunteering opportunities available during the weekday afternoons (especially Thursday and Friday) to prepare items to be given away on Saturdays. There are jobs for all skill and ability levels. Please consider volunteering (if you can) by following the sign-up links below.

This Sunday: First Sunday in Lent

Today's gospel tells of Jesus’ temptation in the desert. His forty-day fast becomes the basis of our Lenten pilgrimage. In the early church Lent was a time of intense preparation for those to be baptized at the Easter Vigil. This catechetical focus on the meaning of faith is at the heart of our Lenten journey to the baptismal waters of Easter. Hungry for God’s mercy, we receive the bread of life to nourish us for the days ahead. 

Zion is a Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community, and extends God's radical welcome to all people, because we're all created in God's image.