Zion is a small rural church, still surrounded by farmland as it was back in 1871 when it was founded. As a member church of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, one of the oldest Lutheran denominations in North America, we base our faith solidly on the living and active word of God as recorded in the Bible. We are part of a joint parish with St. Paul's Lutheran Church in the town of Green Isle, so we also share a pastor and a Facebook page and partner with them for confirmation, Vacation Bible School, and other activities.

Who are we? We are office workers, farmers, retirees, students. We're employed moms and stay-at-home moms. We're married, divorced, single, widowed. Many of us are related to each other by blood or marriage, but we're all brothers and sisters in God's family!

Where did we come from? As a church, we come from the tradition of German Lutheranism. The congregation was founded in 1871 with the help of a pastor from Emanuel Lutheran Church in Hamburg, and services were conducted in German for decades. As individuals, we're lifelong Missouri Synod Lutherans, converts from other Lutheran bodies, and converts from non-Lutheran denominations. Some of us were brought up at Zion, and some of us moved here later in life. But one origin we share is our sinful birth, from which we were all redeemed by our crucified and risen Savior, Jesus Christ.

Where are we headed? Well, obviously only God knows the answer to that one, but we certainly hope we are headed deeper into relationship with our triune God and deeper into love for our fellow human beings.

What does this mean for you? In a small congregation like ours, you can get to know your brothers and sisters in Christ, be the family of God together as you feed on His word and sacraments and serve your neighbor.