Come & Worship: Sundays at 9:30am
Zion is a congregation of people growing in faith to reach out in love
Worship
Sundays at 9:30am
In worship, Jesus is really present—feeding, healing, and making us new in love, for the sake of the world.
Worship is relaxed and inclusive, with room for kids and their wiggles. Some Sundays the choir sings and the organ plays. Other Sundays the praise ensemble makes a joyful noise. Every Sunday, we feast at the Lord’s table of forgiveness and life.
And there’s
Sunday Livestream 9:30am
Last week’s worship
Welcome!
A word from our Pastor
Welcome to Zion! I’m glad you’re here. It can be stressful to seek a new spiritual home. But don’t be afraid. Your deepest self, hidden in Christ with God, is guiding you.
I was drawn to Zion because of peoples’ open, trusting spirit and heart for this neighborhood.
Come and see. Maybe God has prepared a place for you here too.
Pastor Clark Olson-Smith
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💜 Words of Encouragement from Pastor Clark
News
Jesus was saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near, repent, and believe in the good news." —Mark 1:15
Announcements
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Calendar
“But I trust in you, O Lord; I say, ‘You are my God.’ My times are in your hand” —Psalm 31
Food & Community Assistance
“...the Son of Humanity came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many.” —Jesus, Matthew 20
All are invited to the food pantry and free, weekday community meal, hosted at Zion. Click for directions. Due to the pandemic, the free meal is curbside pick up. It’s coordinated by Churches United of the Quad City Area.
Free Meal Weekdays, 5:30pm until gone
Food Pantry Mondays & Thursdays, 3:30 to 5pm
Low-cost Mobile Pet Vaccine Clinic April through September
1st Friday of the month 2pm-4pm beginning April 5, 2024. Mobile Pet Vaccine Clinic in Zion’s Parking lot made available by The Quad City Animal Welfare Center. Visit the QCAWC website for more information. Click for directions.
Learning
“I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and the intelligent and have revealed them to infants; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will.” —Jesus, Luke 10
Zion is a congregation of people growing in God at all ages: Sunday school, confirmation, women’s circles, men’s group, quilting, bell choir, vocal choir, praise band ensemble. Recently, Zion people finished reading the New Testament together. Only a few of these learning opportunities are listed here. See the calendar below for more.
K-Time Learning, service & fun for all ages Sundays, 10:45am, after 9:30am worship
Alleluia Bible stories & songs for kids Wednesdays, 6 to 6:45pm
Confirmation class Sixth through ninth grades Second Sundays during and after K-Time
Adult Bible Study ”Galatians and Ephesians” on Wednesdays at 10am, resumes Aug 23 ”The Lord’s Prayer” on Sundays after 9:30am worship
Kirangare
Imani Moja: One Faith
Zion celebrates our 23 year partnership in the gospel with companion congregation, Kirangare Lutheran Parish in Tanzania. Zion travelers will visit our brothers and sisters there this September.
Tanzania blog
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Zion is here for you
1216 West Eighth Street, Davenport, Iowa 52802
Office Hours: Weekdays, 9am to 3pm
563-322-3533
Staff
Everyone is a minister. These minister here.
Colleen Peterson, Administrator & Bookkeeper
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Rev. Janine Johnson, Director of Outreach Ministries
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Jonathan Turner, Worship & Choir Accompanist
Keith Haan, Choir Director
Gilbert Rios, Jr., Custodian
Rosie Bates, Children’s & Handbell Choir Director
Rev. Clark Olson-Smith, pastor
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Zion Lutheran Church
1216 West 8th Street Davenport, Iowa 52802
563-322-3533
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Zion Lutheran Church is a congregation of the Southeastern Iowa Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
