2027 ELCA YOUTH GATHERING
ELCA YOUTH GATHERING JUNE 28-JULY 2, 2027: We have several youth members that have already committed to attending, and are hoping for more! Chaperones have been approved, and we need to begin fundraising! Parents: If you have a youth member who is interested, please text or call Brian Lawfer at (570)952-5966. The Youth Gathering of […]
Culinary: September hoagies
The Culinary Team is making hoagies in September. Pick up is on Thursday, Sept. 10 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Order by Sept. 6 online below or by calling 570-668-4451. Thank you for your support.
Annual report – 2025
Annual reports to the congregation.
Exterior project-Phase 3 completed
Phase 3 of a multi-phase, multi-year project to restore the facade of Zion’s nearly 100-year-old structure is complete. The restoration work is being done by Degruchy Masonry of Quakertown. Phase 3 has an estimated cost of nearly $500,000. And there’s one more phase to go to complete the façade work. Phase 1 began in 2018. […]
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 30, 2026 Please welcome Dillon Gary Sherman, son of Tyler and Kaitlyn Sherman, as a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church. Dillon’s Godparent is Erin Dillon. 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 godparent in nurturing […]
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 Update Zion’s Blessings Thrift Shop sale is on Friday, June 5 from 9 am to 5 pm. The sale features gently used clothing for all ages, toys, books, and general household items. Come take a look! Limited Take-Out Menu. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE DONATIONS OUTSIDE BY THE HANDICAP ENTRANCE. We are accepting summer […]
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, […]