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
MAY 31, 2026 Please welcome William Elisha Voelpel, son of Joseph and Brittany Voelpel, as a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church. William’s Godparents are Elizabeth Coetzee and Vincent Sclafani. 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 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, […]
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 […]
Power of prayer
Ron Dietrich offers his witness to the power of prayer in this inspirational Temple Talk.
Making a difference
It is amazing the impact that we can have on the lives of others, without even realizing it. Here are just a couple soc comments we’ve received from clients of our Diaper Depot ministry. “My family is grateful for God’s love being given through this program. We found ourselves in a rough part this year, […]
Welcoming the stranger
One Saturday evening recently Vicar Dillon Epler led the service and gave his message based on the story of Jesus healing the 10 lepers. Dillon focused on Christ’s welcoming and healing in the story and then began to talk about ministries at Zion that do both. “How is Zion Lutheran Church healing people?” he asked. […]
Zion’s impact
Being a member of Zion has been a very positive thing for me. I was looking for a place to belong and Zion and its members was the place for me. I felt welcomed and accepted by everyone. Belonging here has saved me spiritually and emotionally. I am so grateful for my church family. Bless […]