Welcome

Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church (ELCA) is a worshiping, learning, witnessing, and serving community of baptized persons, among whom the Word is proclaimed and the Sacraments are celebrated. All are welcome!

Join us at:
183 William Street, Portland, CT 06480
Call us: 860-342-2860
Write to us: P.O. Box 202, Portland, CT 06480

Alleluia Christ is Risen
All are welcome to Worship with Us
  May 3, Fifth Sunday in Easter, Bulletin, 9 a.m.
Sunday School, 10:15 a.m.
Adult Discussion of The Chosen, 10:30 a.m.

May 7: National Day of Prayer, Portland Senior Center, 6:30 p.m., see bulletin

Welcome to True Vine Church members worshipping in the upper Fellowship Hall each Sunday mornings at 11 a.m.

Other upcoming events & news items listed below. See Bulletins for complete calendar and event details.

• Men’s Group forming after Easter, see bulletin
• See bulletin for info on: Solar Panel sales program; trip to Lancaster PA, matching gifts to ELCA World Hunger; Birdies for Charity
• May 2: Interfaith Coalition of Portland, 10 a.m., presentation  on the life and legacy of Ann Hibino, a resident of Portland from 1951 until her death in 1998. Questions: PortlandCTSolidarity@gmail.com
• May 7: National Day of Prayer, Portland Senior Center, 6:30 p.m
• May 31: Italian Dinner, social hour 4-5 p.m.; dinner 5 p.m.
• October 26-30: Trip to Lancaster and Dutch Country: see bulletin
• Adult Education: Beginning March 8, episodes of The Chosen will be discussed on the 2nd and 4th Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Watch season 5: here or on Amazon Prime. 
• Sunday School: Sunday School for ages 3 to 16, 1st and 3rd Sundays, following worship at 10:15 a.m. Contact the church office for further details. 
• Any time: Drop off used ink cartridges to be recycled. funds raised to support Zion and Sunny Hill Preschool.
• Any time: Drop off collected pull tabs for Ronald McDonald House in the Red Box.
• Anytime: simple donations to Zion can be made through the purchase of Raise Right (formerly Scrip) gift cards. Details here
  • Link to OUTREACH, weekly worship bulletins
    
  • Link to Zion on Facebook
  • Link to Easy Ways to Donate to Zion, including PayPal
  • Link to Other Ways to Donate to Zion: Scrip & Amazon Smile

If you are in need of pastoral assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to 860-342-2860, or to Pastor Sara at 678-882-9011 or pastorsara2000@gmail.com. Church office hours: Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. If needed, call Pastor Sara or Kathy Richards.

Call for information if you would like to learn more or if you are interested in becoming a member. 860-342-2860.