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
  April 26: Fourth Sunday in Easter, Bulletin, 9 a.m.
Adult Discussion of The Chosen, 10:30 a.m.

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
  • April 28: Life Line Screening, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., see bulletin
  • 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 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

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.