Welcome!

We are glad you are here at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, whether you are a current member, former member, new to the area or a visitor. Our congregation is made up of a diverse group of individuals and families who are:

"Growing in Faith to Share Christ's Love"

Zion is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and is located on the Highland Park-Deerfield border in Chicago's Northern Suburbs. The people of Zion serve God through Jesus' teachings and reach out to the community to promote justice and tolerance, ease the suffering of others and share Christ's love through our actions. We welcome people of all ages and backgrounds to join us for worship, fellowship and service.

News From the Pews

Click on the links (underlined and highlighted in green) for expanded information, if provided, and photos of events. To post an announcement on the website please e-mail the church office at office@ziondeerfield.org.

ZCSI-Organization Presentations in May The Zion Community Service Initiative has chosen three organizations to support: COOL (Christian Outreach of Lutherans), Southeast Lake County Faith in Action, and Family Service! Representatives will be joining us throughout May to discuss their missions and how we can help. See UPCOMING EVENTS to find out who is coming and when.

Help Build the COOL Tower In our effort to support COOL (Christian Outreach of Lutherans), we are once again going to begin filling our white wire "tower" in narthex with the things their clients need most.

For the month of May we will be collecting baby items, as some moms come to COOL with nothing at home for their babies. Here’s what they need most:

Baby Food (in Jars)
Pull-Ups (for toddlers)
Baby Formula (Enfamil with LPL or Gentelease)
Diapers (Size 5 & 6)
Diaper Wipes
Baby Bottles
Baby Lotion
Newborn Baby Clothes
Baby Socks
Infant Car Seats

F.I.S.H. News

Sunday School for PreK-3rd grade – Sundays, May 2nd and 16th during service.
Activity for 4th-6th graders – Wednesday, May 5th, 6:00-7:00 pm.
An exciting service is being prepared for Sunday, May 9 as the youth will be leading us through prayer and song.
Attention youth, ages 7th grade through 12th grade…there will be another fun gathering with CUMC on Sunday, May 23rd at 6:00pm. More details will be coming soon.
All ages welcome to join the fun with Christ United Methodist Church at the Chicago River Day Cleanup on Saturday, May 8th, 9:00am-12:00pm. Please gather at the Target in Highland Park.
Mark your calendar! The end of year Sunday school celebration will be after service on May 23rd. More details will be coming

Attention Zion Quilters We need your help in sewing quilts for the Lydia Project, which will go to a Russian Orphanage. We need people to sew, press, pin, layout quilts, etc. Please join us in the church basement on alternating Tuesdays between 9 a.m. and noon.

Letters in Regards to August Churchwide Assembly:

Letter from Bishop Wayne N. Miller

Letter from Bishop Mark S. Hanson

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