November hoagies
The Culinary Ministry at Zion Lutheran in Tamaqua is making hoagies for Nov. 13 distribution.. Order by Sunday, Nov. 9 online at https://www.ziontamaqua.com/hoagies/ or by calling 570-668-4451. $8. Pick up is Thursday, Nov. 13, 11 to 1 p.m.
Pipe organ updates
PIPE ORGAN UPDATES Our Austin Pipe Organ at Zion is truly a wonderful instrument. I thank the congregation for continuing to have it tuned and serviced regularly. My thanks also to Mark Pichowicz, a friend who works in moving and installing organs and maintaining them and Mark Valentine who helps me at Zion when there is a […]
Exterior project-Phase 3
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tamaqua has begun Phase 3 of a multi-phase, multi-year, multi-dollar project to restore the facade of its nearly 100-year-old structure. Construction for Zion’s current home began in 1927 and was completed years later. In fact, the sanctuary was not completed until after World War II. The congregation worshipped in the […]
Diaper Depot
Free diapers to families in the Tamaqua Area School District. Make your request here: https://www.ziontamaqua.com/diaper-depot/
Narcan site
DID YOU KNOW … Zion is now a Tamaqua Narcan distribution site? You may be wondering what is Narcan? Narcan is a life-saving medication used to reverse the effects of accidental opioid overdoses. This medication is good to have on hand because: Narcan kits are be available free of charge. Feel free to grab one […]
Baptisms
AUGUST 31, 2025 Please welcome Kole Everett Hill, son of Derek and Amber (Linkhorst) Hill, as a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church. Kole’s Godparents are Derek and Amber Linkhorst. He will receive the Sacrament of Holy Baptism during our Sunday morning worship service; May the blessing of our Lord be upon the parents and […]
KIVA Outreach
Kiva Re-lending Loans: We started Kiva in September 2007 with a $25 loan. Each person lends $25 to individuals to start or continue a business. The money paid back is lent again. So far to date we have 64 loans in 32 countries for a total amount lent of $1,670. Zion has touched many people’s […]
Blessings Thrift ministry
Blessings Thrift Shop sale is generally the first Friday of the month from 9 am to 5 pm. The sale features gently used seasonal clothing for all ages, toys, books and holiday and general household items. Come take a look. A limited take-out menu is offered. Blessings is a ministry of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, […]
Welcome new members
DECEMBER 1. 2024: Please welcome our new members Kaitlyn, Tyler and Dillon Sherman and Lacy and Lincoln Redcay. May they be blessed by their commitment to God and their participation in this faith family. PREVIOUSLY: Please welcome our new members Brian and Karen Costenbader, John, Cindy and Jen Baranovich, Michelle Valentine, Azalea Evans, Alice Hahn, […]
5th Sunday financial report
COMMENTARY Please keep in mind that our financial status rests on several factors: • Pastor White is now part-time so her salary package (which includes salary and all accompanying benefits) is less of an expense. Please realize, however, that with Pastor White being part-time, we really do not have extra cash balance to spend but rather […]