Zion Lutheran Church
902 4th St.
La Grande, OR 97850
(Northwest corner of 4th and I)
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(541) 963-5998 ZionLaGrandeOffice@gmail.com

Office Hours: Tuesdays 8:30-11:30 am

Our Pastor, Roberta Smythe is available Tuesday mornings and by appointment. Her email is ZionLaGrandePastor@gmail.com. To reach her more immediately, call or text her cell, 971-678-1843.

PASSING OF SEASONS…

FOURTH SUNDAY ~ DECEMBER 19

Here is the link for the live-stream of tomorrow morning's worship service at Zion. The service starts at 9:00 am, though the stream will begin 10-15 minutes ahead of time to include the prelude. In the description box below is the link to the video on Youtube. There is an outline of the service, and a link to the full bulletin, in case you'd like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link. https://youtu.be/JHiIhTsr5-I

THIRD SUNDAY ~ December 12

Link below to live-stream tomorrow morning's worship service at Zion. The service starts at 9:00 am, though the stream will begin 10-15 minutes ahead of time to include the prelude. In the description box below the video on Youtube, there is an outline of the service, and a link to the full bulletin, in case you'd like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link. https://youtu.be/sKVsWYaYvP4

second SUNDAY ~ December 5

Here is the link for the live-stream of tomorrow morning's worship service at Zion. The service starts at 9:00 am, though the stream will begin 10-15 minutes ahead of time to include the prelude. In the description box below the video on Youtube, there is an outline of the service, and a link to the full bulletin, in case you'd like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link. https://youtu.be/EDWKr1bOG3E

FIRST SUNDAY ~ NOVEMBER 28

Here is the link for the live-stream of November 28th worship service at Zion. The service starts at 9:00 am, though the stream will begin 10-15 minutes ahead of time to include the prelude. In the description box below the video on Youtube, there is an outline of the service, and a link to the full bulletin, in case you'd like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link. https://youtu.be/D_oz57PIjBM

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 20

Here is the link for the live-stream of Sunday morning's worship service at Zion. The service starts at 9:00 am, though the stream will begin 10-15 minutes ahead of time to include the prelude. In the description box below the video on Youtube, there is an outline of the service, and a link to the full bulletin, in case you'd like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link. https://youtu.be/57ksfjMapXQ

Sunday November 14

No live-stream or recording of worship service at Zion. For those of you not ready/able to attend in-person worship, here are a couple of other online viewing options:

National Cathedral (complete service, lots of music, service starts at 8:15am our time, music starts about 8:00am. You can also watch it later: https://cathedral.org)
First Presbyterian, La Grande (live-streamed at 9:30am via Facebook, you can also watchit later. You do not have to have a facebook account to watch: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fpclagrande)

WAIT AND SEE

Wait and see seems to be the theme for much of our planning lately, especially with regard to COVID. Last year at this time, we were a month into worshipping in person, and had high hopes that we would be able to continue. Then there was a surge in COVID cases, and we had to shut down everything at church again. So now, part of me is hesitant to make firm plans, whether at church, or personally. I keep wondering: Will COVID case counts continue to decrease? We’ll have to wait and see. Will we be able to have a Christmas Eve service? We’ll have to wait and see. Will I be able to visit family at Christmas? I’ll have to wait and see.

I must admit that it can be frustrating to not be able to make any kind of firm plans, to not know what will happen in the future, to not know when there might be relief. And yet, maybe this state of unknowing can help us better understand how it felt before the birth of Christ. For centuries, the Jewish people had been wondering when the promised messiah would arrive. A messiah who would be in the line of King David. A messiah that they hoped would bring an end to Israel continually being conquered and ruled by other nations, and by those who followed other gods. Of course, with regard to the messiah, we now know the answers that so many sought for so long. We know when the Messiah came, and who he was: the messiah was Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus, son of Joseph and Mary. Jesus, born in Bethlehem over 2000 years ago. But knowing these answers can interfere with our ability to put ourselves back into the mindset of those who were waiting for so very long for the prophesied messiah, the promised savior. Our knowledge can limit our ability to really appreciate the wonder and mystery of a messiah who entered our world as a baby, born in a small town, to an unassuming couple, so very long ago.

So, as we enter the upcoming season of holidays: Thanksgiving, Advent, and Christmas, I hope you can find and experience both the ancient anticipation leading up to the messiah’s arrival, and the awe and wonder of his miraculous birth.

Pastor Roberta

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 7

Here is the link for the live-stream of tomorrow morning's worship service at Zion. The service starts at 9:00 am, though the stream will begin 10-15 minutes ahead of time to include the prelude. In the description box below the video on Youtube, there is an outline of the service, and a link to the full bulletin, in case you'd like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link. https://youtu.be/_C14I_5P9wg Pastor Roberta

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31 SERVICE WITH ST. PETER’S AT ZION

Sunday's worship service will be at 10:00 am (an hour later than usual). St. Peter's Episcopal will be joining us. We will be commemorating Reformation Sunday, so folks are encouraged to wear something red. A Reformation and Halloween themed fellowship time will follow.

Below is the link to Sunday's worship service will begin at 10:00 am, with the live stream starting about 10 minutes before in order to include the prelude. The video links to Youtube. There is an outline of the service as well as a link to the full bulletin, in case you'd like to follow along. You can also use this link to view the service later. https://youtu.be/SDo9otDcYG8

Pastor Roberta

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24

Here is the link for the live-stream of tomorrow morning's worship service at Zion. The service starts at 9:00 am, though the stream will begin 10-15 minutes ahead of time to include the prelude. On Youtube, there is an outline of the service, and below is a link to the full bulletin, in case you'd like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link.

Pastor Roberta

https://youtu.be/1zXB7xfVLxM

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tpcTr2JBBuJMdCDiQJmsyoB813bUCbjD/view?usp=sharing

BLESSED FALL

No Online Worship October 3rd, 10th, or 17th

There will not be online streaming or recording of Zion’s worship services on October 3rd, 10th, or 17th. Here are a couple of other online worship opportunities:

National Cathedral (complete service, lots of music, service starts at 8:15am our time, music starts about 8:00am. You can also watch it later):

https://cathedral.org

First Presbyterian, La Grande (live-streamed at 9:30am via Facebook, you can also watch it later. you do not have to have a facebook account to watch):

https://www.facebook.com/groups/fpclagrande

sunday, september 26th

Here is the link for the live-stream of tomorrow morning's worship service at Zion. The service starts at 9:00 am, though the stream will begin 10-15 minutes ahead of time to include the prelude. In the description box below the video on Youtube, there is an outline of the service, and below is a link to the full bulletin, in case you'd like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link.
https://youtu.be/4gGDJAuMDWU

Bulletin Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1u92RWk85obk7DwICH_qoUM5vcIOYb7--/view?usp=sharing

Sunday, September 19th

Below is the link for the live-stream of Sunday morning's worship service at Zion. The service starts at 9:00 am, though the stream will begin 8:45-8:50 am to include the prelude. In the description box below the video on Youtube, there is an outline of the service, as well as a link to the full bulletin, in case you'd like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link.

Worship Service Link: https://youtu.be/xFSGeAj2q8k

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sunday september 12

Link below for the live-stream of Sunday morning's worship service at Zion. The service starts at 9:00 am, though the stream will begin 8:45-8:50 am to include the prelude. In the description box below the video on Youtube, there is an outline of the service, as well as a link to the full bulletin, in case you'd like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link. https://youtu.be/MlR-bZtQOWA

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Sunday September 5

Here is the link for the live-stream of Sunday morning's worship service at Zion. The service starts at 9:00 am, though the stream will begin 10-15 minutes ahead of time to include the prelude. In the description box below the video on Youtube, there is an outline of the service, and below is a link to the full bulletin, in case you'd like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link.

Masks continue to be required at Zion and other safety measures are being taken.

https://youtu.be/FiGhzC92AHg

Bulletin Link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Vq2ZPAYLXBvUJENA7AQTK5wnNs1tt7Yv/view?usp=sharing

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WORSHIP AT RIVERSIDE PARK SUNDAY AUGUST 29

Here is the link for this morning's outdoor worship service at Riverside Park Pavilion. In the description box beneath the video on Youtube, there is an outline of the service as well as a link to the full bulletin, in case you'd like to follow along. You may have to click where it says "show more" to view it.
https://youtu.be/9juBncXV0aw

MASKS REQUIRED AT ZION

As most of you are probably aware, the Governor has reinstituted a mask mandate for indoor public spaces effective Friday, August 13th. So masks will be required at worship BEGINNING Sunday, August 15.

As usual, we will have both disposable and cloth masks available for those who need a mask. We will also have every other pew blocked off and will hold our coffee hour outside. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Pastor Roberta

SUNDAY AUGUST 22

Link for the live-stream of Sunday morning's worship service at Zion below. The service starts at 9:00 am, though the stream will begin 10-15 minutes ahead of time to include the prelude. In the description box below the video on Youtube, there is an outline of the service, and below is a link to the full bulletin, in case you'd like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link. https://youtu.be/c_ouN2M8MRU
Full Bulletin: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hxNLmyIObQ7haxiynD3qXrATZA1zYOWL/view?usp=sharing

SUNDAY AUGUST 22

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SUNDAY AUGUST 15

Here is the link for the live-stream of Sunday morning's worship service at Zion. The service starts at 9:00 am, though the stream will begin 10-15 minutes ahead of time to include the prelude. In the description box below the video on Youtube, there is an outline of the service, and below is a link to the full bulletin, in case you'd like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link. https://youtu.be/-LHv-Qm1tvg

Bulletin Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14IIb37PffSB03yfWY8gkWam31z_nbQiw/view?usp=sharing

Sunday AUGUST 8

Here is the link for the live-stream of Sunday morning's worship service at Zion. The service starts at 9:00 am, though the stream will begin 10-15 minutes ahead of time to include the prelude. In the description box below the video on Youtube, there is an outline of the service, and below is a link to the full bulletin, in case you'd like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link. https://youtu.be/YP_e0_sfAKE

Bulletin link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IP9zD1-YrmRskWp5sTQYg52fuiW_CYRV/view?usp=sharing

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Sunday AUGUST 1

Here is the link for the live-stream of Sunday morning's worship service at Zion. The service starts at 9:00 am, though the stream will begin 10-15 minutes ahead of time to include the prelude. In the description box below the video on Youtube, there is an outline of the service, and below is a link to the full bulletin, in case you'd like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link. https://youtu.be/uzhgsOnKvQI
Bulletin link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1exdLqsPXkojtvGhX5gnHISOs3Iz0vswN/view?usp=sharing

COVID WORSHIP PRECAUTIONS

† Face coverings required (we have both reusable cloth and disposable paper masks available for those who don’t have one)

† Please maintain 6 feet between household groups. (No contact with those outside your current household or family units.) Only one household or family per pew.

† No Sunday School or Children’s sermon, though there will be plastic activity bags for kids.

† No physical passing of the peace.

† No passing of the offering plate (we’ve set up a box/basket where you can drop your offering on the way in or out). There are envelopes in each pew, should you need it for your offering.

† Communion will be offered twice a month. The next dates for Communion are May 30th, June 13th, and June 27th.

† We will have coffee hour, though it will be held outdoors.

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Sunday July 25th

There will not be a live-stream or recording of the worship service this week. Alternative online worship includes the National Cathedral (8:15 am our time, music starts before that) at https://cathedral.org , or First Presbyterian here in La Grande (9:30 am our time) at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fpclagrande (you don’t need a Facebook account to watch). We will resume live-streaming August 1st.

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SUNDAY JULY 17

Here is the link for the live-stream of Sunday morning's worship service at Zion. The service starts at 9:00 am, though the stream will begin 10-15 minutes ahead of time to include the prelude. In the description box below the video on Youtube, there is an outline of the service, and below is a link to the full bulletin, in case you'd like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link.
https://youtu.be/Ialu2VQwmkg

Bulletin link. https://drive.google.com/file/d/16YM2hUb5irw3l_JVtsI499pWPeG2tQ6j/view?usp=sharing

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SUNDAY JULY 11

Here is the link for the live-stream of Sunday morning's worship service at Zion. The service starts at 9:00 am, though the stream will begin 10-15 minutes ahead of time to include the prelude. In the description box below the video on Youtube, there is an outline of the service, and below is a link to the full bulletin, in case you'd like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link.

https://youtu.be/otNRYKCHfi
Bulletin link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kZdIX8MKVFM-VonQ4cYjVcCrBhfcEJhn/view?usp=sharing

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SUNDAY JULY 4

Here is the link for the live-stream of Sunday morning's worship service at Zion. The service starts at 9:00 am, though the stream will begin 10-15 minutes ahead of time to include the prelude. In the description box below the video on Youtube, there is an outline of the service, and below is a link to the full bulletin, in case you'd like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link.

https://youtu.be/PUIuE06f33w link to bulletin:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pZf5o9iVRFoF42gOdqLchQrgB3f-KjtD/view?usp=sharing

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL BE WORSHIPING AT 10:00AM AT ZION DURING APRIL.

WORSHIP VIDEOS

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SUNDAY, APRIL 28th

Here is the link for the recording of Sunday’s worship service. This is a joint worship service being held at Zion Lutheran Church. The recording starts about 5 minutes ahead of time to include the prelude. In the description box below the video on YouTube, there is a link to the bulletin, in case you’d like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link.

https://youtube.com/live/Fn1Z0aH_oMw?feature=share

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SUNDAY, APRIL 21st

NOTE: updated link as live stream didn’t work. This is link to the recording.

https://youtu.be/OcPA_7LaGwI

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SUNDAY, APRIL 14th

Our apologies. We were unable to stream or even record the worship service due to equipment problems.

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EASTER SUNDAY, MARCH 31st

Here is the link for the live-stream for Sunday’s worship service. This is a joint worship service being held at the La Grande United Methodist Church. The service starts at 10:00am, though the stream will start a few minutes before that. In the description box below the video on YouTube, there is a link to the bulletin, in case you’d like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link.

https://youtube.com/live/vxsSnFl3dYg?feature=share

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PALM/PASSION SUNDAY, MARCH 24th

Here is the link for the live-stream for Sunday’s worship service. This is a joint worship service being held at the La Grande United Methodist Church. The service starts at 10:00am, though you may not see or hear anything until we process in with the palms.. In the description box below the video on YouTube, there is a link to the bulletin, in case you’d like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link.

https://youtube.com/live/6rU-0paIXRY?feature=share

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SUNDAY, MARCH 17th

Here is the link for the live-stream for Sunday’s worship service. This is a joint worship service being held at the La Grande United Methodist Church. The service starts at 10:00am, though the stream will start about 5 minutes ahead of time. In the description box below the video on YouTube, there is a link to the bulletin, in case you’d like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link.

https://youtube.com/live/WPE9SR1R4Vs?feature=share

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SUNDAY, MARCH 10th

Here is the link for the live-stream for Sunday’s worship service. This is a joint worship service being held at the La Grande United Methodist Church. The service starts at 10:00am, though the stream will start about 5 minutes ahead of time. In the description box below the video on YouTube, there is a link to the bulletin, in case you’d like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link.

https://youtube.com/live/MJ_O3d5F-Q8?feature=share

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SUNDAY, MARCH 3rd

Here is the link for the live-stream for Sunday’s worship service. This is a joint worship service being held at the La Grande United Methodist Church. The service starts at 10:00am, though the stream will start about 5 minutes ahead of time. In the description box below the video on YouTube, there is a link to the bulletin, in case you’d like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link.

https://youtube.com/live/cjIGIStYNQw?feature=share

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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4th

Here is the link for the live-stream for Sunday’s worship service at ZIon. The service starts at 9:00am, though the stream will start 5-10 minutes ahead of time. In the description box below the video on YouTube, there is an outline of the service, in case you’d like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link.

https://youtube.com/live/TChbMsEbaRw?feature=share

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 28th

Here is the link for the recording of Sunday’s worship service at Zion. The service starts at 9:00am, though the recording starts 5-10 minutes ahead of time. In the description box below the video on Youtube, there is an outline of the service, in case you'd like to follow along.

https://youtu.be/piL4piJSpG4

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 21st

Here is the link for the live-stream for Sunday’s worship service at Zion. The service starts at 9:00am, though the stream will start 5-10 minutes ahead of time. In the description box below the video on Youtube, there is an outline of the service, in case you'd like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link.

https://youtube.com/live/diZH8BuVVA0?feature=share

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 7th

https://youtube.com/live/LNZzogrbi5E?feature=share

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17th

Here is the link for the live-stream for Sunday’s worship service at Zion. The service starts at 10:00 am (note later time), though the stream will start 5-10 minutes ahead of time. In the description box below the video on Youtube, there is an outline of the service, in case you'd like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link.

https://youtube.com/live/txii9M6G8Uk?feature=share

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10th

https://youtube.com/live/SL8UBFhz3yQ?feature=share

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3rd

https://youtube.com/live/uzwVkF9bVKs?feature=share

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26th

Here is the link for the live-stream for Sunday’s worship service at Zion. The service starts at 9:00 am, though the stream will start 5-10 minutes ahead of time. In the description box below the video on Youtube, there is an outline of the service, in case you'd like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link.

https://youtube.com/live/DKHxvZrRjNc?feature=share

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19th

Here is the link for the live-stream for Sunday’s worship service at Zion. The service starts at 9:00 am, though the stream will start 5-10 minutes ahead of time. In the description box below the video on Youtube, there is an outline of the service, in case you'd like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link.

https://youtube.com/live/2djWKmndKKk?feature=share

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12th

Here is the link for the live-stream for Sunday’s worship service at Zion. The service starts at 9:00 am, though the stream will start 5-10 minutes ahead of time. In the description box below the video on Youtube, there is an outline of the service, in case you'd like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link.

https://youtube.com/live/86ijFOlYEzY?feature=share

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5th

Here is the link for the live-stream for Sunday’s worship service at Zion. The service starts at 9:00 am, though the stream will start 5-10 minutes ahead of time. In the description box below the video on Youtube, there is an outline of the service, as well as a link to the full bulletin, in case you'd like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link.

https://youtube.com/live/2o0rZE_e1f8?feature=share

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29th

Here is the link for the live-stream for Sunday’s worship service at Zion. The service starts at 10:00 am (please note later time), though the stream will start 5-10 minutes ahead of time. In the description box below the video on Youtube, there is an outline of the service, as well as a link to the full bulletin, in case you'd like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link.

https://youtube.com/live/foQzgrhiAxA?feature=share

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22nd

Here is the link for the live-stream for Sunday’s worship service at Zion. The service starts at 9:00 am, though the stream will start 5-10 minutes ahead of time. In the description box below the video on Youtube, there is an outline of the service, as well as a link to the full bulletin, in case you'd like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link.

https://youtube.com/live/mxizezalFqc?feature=share

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15th

Here is the link for the live-stream for Sunday’s worship service at Zion. The service starts at 9:00 am, though the stream will start 5-10 minutes ahead of time. In the description box below the video on Youtube, there is an outline of the service, as well as a link to the full bulletin, in case you'd like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link.

https://youtube.com/live/-IT9NZBrWdQ?feature=share

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8th

We will worship at the First Presbyterian Church at 10:00am to celebrate World Communion Sunday. Below are links to the service (which you can watch live, or later) and to the bulletin, in case you’d like to follow along. The video stream is through Facebook, but you do not need an account to watch the service (just skip past any prompts to log in).

https://www.facebook.com/groups/fpclagrande

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mkdHUwr5z2MBMNTvwx80YyTvbjEOUq7tzpwqM3IWu8A/edit

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1st

Here is the link for the live-stream for Sunday’s worship service at Zion. The service starts at 9:00 am, though the stream will start 5-10 minutes ahead of time. In the description box below the video on Youtube, there is an outline of the service, as well as a link to the full bulletin, in case you'd like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link.

https://youtube.com/live/4o70LnjnRnE?feature=share

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24th

Here is the link for the live-stream for Sunday’s worship service at Zion. The service starts at 9:00 am, though the stream will start 5-10 minutes ahead of time. In the description box below the video on Youtube, there is an outline of the service, as well as a link to the full bulletin, in case you'd like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link.

https://youtube.com/live/J4teOSTqNtY?feature=share

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17th

Here is the link for the live-stream for Sunday’s worship service at Zion. The service starts at 9:00 am, though the stream will start 5-10 minutes ahead of time. In the description box below the video on Youtube, there is an outline of the service, as well as a link to the full bulletin, in case you'd like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link.

https://youtube.com/live/8gAD5zD9Pgg?feature=share

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10th

Here is the link for the live-stream for Sunday’s worship service at Zion. The service starts at 9:00 am, though the stream will start 5-10 minutes ahead of time. In the description box below the video on Youtube, there is an outline of the service, in case you'd like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link.

https://youtube.com/live/3u9EkKBHe7k?feature=share

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 27th

Here is the link for the live-stream for Sunday’s worship service at Zion. The service starts at 9:00 am, though the stream will start 5-10 minutes ahead of time. In the description box below the video on Youtube, there is an outline of the service, as well as a link to the full bulletin, in case you'd like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link.

https://youtube.com/live/e2mk9_JpMYg?feature=share

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 20th

Here is the link for the live-stream for Sunday’s worship service at Zion. The service starts at 9:00 am, though the stream will start 5-10 minutes ahead of time. In the description box below the video on Youtube, there is an outline of the service, as well as a link to the full bulletin, in case you'd like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link.

https://youtube.com/live/uTP6X_bLtcY?feature=share

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 13th

Here is the link for the live-stream for Sunday’s worship service at Zion. The service starts at 9:00 am, though the stream will start 5-10 minutes ahead of time. In the description box below the video on Youtube, there is an outline of the service, as well as a link to the full bulletin, in case you'd like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link.

https://youtube.com/live/X8Ez-51CeqY?feature=share

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 6th

Here is the link for the live-stream for Sunday’s worship service at Zion. The service starts at 9:00 am, though the stream will start 5-10 minutes ahead of time. In the description box below the video on Youtube, there is an outline of the service, as well as a link to the full bulletin, in case you'd like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link.

https://youtube.com/live/bLG0KDi8izg?feature=share

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SUNDAY, JULY 30th

We were not able to get the video to upload. Our apologies.

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SUNDAY, JULY 23rd

Here is the link for the live-stream for Sunday’s worship service at Zion. The service starts at 10:00 am, though the stream will start 5-10 minutes ahead of time. In the description box below the video on Youtube, there is an outline of the service, as well as a link to the full bulletin, in case you'd like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link.

https://youtube.com/live/9EFAloADPmw?feature=share

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SUNDAY, JUNE 25th

Here is the link for the live-stream for Sunday’s worship service at Zion. The service starts at 9:00 am, though the stream will start 5-10 minutes ahead of time. In the description box below the video on Youtube, there is an outline of the service, as well as a link to the full bulletin, in case you'd like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link.

https://youtube.com/live/cSsBBGYpNxQ?feature=share

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SUNDAY, JUNE 18th

Here is the link for the live-stream for Sunday’s worship service at Zion. The service starts at 9:00 am, though the stream will start 5-10 minutes ahead of time. In the description box below the video on Youtube, there is an outline of the service, as well as a link to the full bulletin, in case you'd like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link.

https://youtube.com/live/NjMNDLrGsrQ?feature=share

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SUNDAY, JUNE 4th

Here is the link for the live-stream for Sunday’s worship service at Zion. The service starts at 9:00 am, though the stream will start 5-10 minutes ahead of time. In the description box below the video on Youtube, there is an outline of the service, as well as a link to the full bulletin, in case you'd like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link.

https://youtube.com/live/KiZupjhWSc0?feature=share

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SUNDAY, MAY 28th

Here is the link for the live-stream for Sunday’s worship service at Zion. The service starts at 10:00 am (note later time this week), though the stream will start 5-10 minutes ahead of time. In the description box below the video on Youtube, there is an outline of the service, as well as a link to the full bulletin, in case you'd like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link.

https://youtube.com/live/bSKEtypzx68?feature=share

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Here is the link for the live-stream for Sunday’s worship service at Zion. The service starts at 9:00 am, though the stream will start 5-10 minutes ahead of time. In the description box below the video on Youtube, there is an outline of the service, as well as a link to the full bulletin, in case you'd like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link.

https://youtube.com/live/cr9oqygfU9s?feature=share

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SUNDAY, MAY 14th

Here is the link for the live-stream for Sunday’s worship service at Zion. The service starts at 9:00 am, though the stream will start 5-10 minutes ahead of time. In the description box below the video on Youtube, there is an outline of the service, as well as a link to the full bulletin, in case you'd like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link.

https://youtube.com/live/4LVXb61xyAw?feature=share

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SUNDAY, MAY 7th

Here is the link for the live-stream for Sunday’s worship service at Zion. The service starts at 9:00 am, though the stream will start 5-10 minutes ahead of time. In the description box below the video on Youtube, there is an outline of the service, as well as a link to the full bulletin, in case you'd like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link.

https://youtube.com/live/OnozZLS1Kkg?feature=share

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SUNDAY, APRIL 30th

Here is the link for the live-stream for Sunday’s worship service at Zion. The service starts at 9:00 am, though the stream will start 10-15 minutes ahead of time to include the prelude. In the description box below the video on Youtube, there is an outline of the service, as well as a link to the full bulletin, in case you'd like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link.

https://youtube.com/live/cqtDWydU1Qw?feature=share

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SUNDAY, APRIL 23rd

https://youtube.com/live/pYl1vCeLtzU?feature=share

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There was no stream or recording for the April 16th service, as it was held at the United Methodist Church.

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EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 9th

Here is the link for the live-stream for Easter Sunday’s worship service at Zion. The service starts at 9:00 am, though the stream will start 10-15 minutes ahead of time to include the prelude. In the description box below the video on Youtube, there is an outline of the service, as well as a link to the full bulletin, in case you'd like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link.

https://youtube.com/live/ypZh_RxmRxQ?feature=share

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PALM SUNDAY, APRIL 2ND

Here is the link for the live-stream of our Palm Sunday service. The service begins at 9:00 am, but you may not be able to see or hear anything until we process in with the palms. You can also use this same link to watch the video later in the day or later in the week.

https://youtube.com/live/wCHL5kHQZVw?feature=share

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SUNDAY, MARCH 26, 2023

Here is the link for the live-stream of Sunday morning's worship service at Zion. The service starts at 9:00 am, though the stream will start 10-15 minutes ahead of time to include the prelude. In the description box below the video on Youtube, there is an outline of the service, as well as a link to the full bulletin, in case you'd like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link.

https://youtube.com/live/I2lSMuOgtGU?feature=share

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SUNDAY, MARCH 19, 2023

https://youtube.com/live/ShbOkytEoks?feature=share

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SUNDAY, MARCH 5, 2023

https://youtube.com/live/y_jdtVY-yGs?feature=share

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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2023

https://youtube.com/live/NWS3-5WSkZs?feature=share

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

Here is the link for the live-stream of tomorrow morning's worship service at Zion. The service starts at 9:00 am, though the stream will start 10-15 minutes ahead of time to include the prelude. In the description box below the video on Youtube, there is an outline of the service, as well as a link to the full bulletin, in case you'd like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link.

https://youtu.be/7F3qf6iTsAo

SUNDAY, AUGUST 7

https://youtu.be/k9XUhE3hpjQ

SUNDAY, JULY 17

Just a reminder that we will be holding worship in the Riverside Park Pavilion this Sunday at 10:00 AM (please note later time). The Methodist congregation will be joining us. Following worship, we will have a potluck picnic. Please note that we will have a cooler of ice to keep things cool during the service, and we will have bottled water for folks to drink.

Hope to see you there!

Pastor Roberta

PS: Due to the outdoor location, we will not have streamed or recorded worship this weekend.

SUNDAY, JULY 10

https://youtu.be/jpbV113oQTs

SUNDAY, JULY 3

https://youtu.be/Lt7BatBc7j8

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SUNDAY, JUNE 26

https://youtu.be/JePDfFMZy3M

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SUNDAY, JUNE 19

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SUNDAY, JUNE 12

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SUNDAY, JUNE 5

https://youtu.be/Ji3KM_IVuuQ

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SUNDAY, MAY 29

A reminder that we are worshipping at the Methodist Church tomorrow, and the time of that service is 10:00. Because of this different location, the service will not be live-streamed or recorded.

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SUNDAY, MAY 22

Here is the link for the live-stream of Sunday morning's worship service at Zion. The service starts at 9:00 am, though the stream will start 10-15 minutes ahead of time to include the prelude. In the description box below the video on Youtube, there is an outline of the service, in case you'd like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link.

https://youtu.be/aevwOEyuXtk

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SUNDAY, MAY 15

Pastor Roberta is out of town at Synod Assembly this weekend, so there won't be a live-stream or recorded service.

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SUNDAY, MAY 8

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SUNDAY, MAY 1

Here is the link for the live-stream of Sunday morning's worship service at Zion. The service starts at 9:00 am, though the stream will start 10-15 minutes ahead of time to include the prelude. In the description box below the video on Youtube, there is an outline of the service, in case you'd like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link https://youtu.be/-fQ6Ksm7CR4

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SUNDAY, APRIL 24

I am on vacation so there won't be any recording on live-stream this Sunday.

EASTER

Our live-stream of the Easter worship service didn't work, so here is the link to a recording of that service. Our apologies for any inconvenience. https://youtu.be/rAPUI1kaKlE

HOLY WEEK 2022

MAUNDY THURSDAY

Zion is not holding a Maundy Thursday service. However, both the Presbyterian and Christian Churches are. Both churches will hold their Maundy Thursday service at 5:30 pm on April 14th.

GOOD FRIDAY

Ecumenical Service, April 15

6:30 pm, United Methodist Church

This service is being put on by the Rector Set pastors, and all are welcome to attend. The service will include a dramatic reading of the passion story.

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Labyrinth Walk Friday, April 15, 7-9 pm & Saturday,

April 16, 8-11 am

The Labyrinth Guild is hosting Labyrinth Walks at the Presbyterian Friendship Center the third weekend of each month. The first one is scheduled for Friday evening, April 15th, 7-9 pm, and Saturday morning, April 16th, 8-11 am. Information about using the Labyrinth will also be available. There is no cost, though donations will be accepted.

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PALM SUNDAY, APRIL 10

Here is the link for the live-stream of tomorrow morning's Palm/Passion worship service at Zion. The service starts at 9:00 am, though you may not hear or see anything on the video until the procession with the palms. In the description box below the video on Youtube, there is an outline of the service, and a link to the full bulletin, plus a link to the passion gospel, in case you'd like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link. https://youtu.be/HVSRu7UKpCk

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SUNDAY, APRIL 3

Here is the link for the live-stream of tomorrow morning's worship service at Zion. The service starts at 9:00 am, though the stream will begin 10-15 minutes ahead of time to include the prelude. In the description box below the video on Youtube, there is an outline of the service, and a link to the full bulletin, in case you'd like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link. https://youtu.be/_Nnjvw3VZ7g

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SUNDAY, MARCH 27

Here is the link for the live-stream of tomorrow morning's worship service at Zion. The service starts at 9:00 am, though the stream will begin 10-15 minutes ahead of time to include the prelude. In the description box below the video on Youtube, there is an outline of the service, and a link to the full bulletin, in case you'd like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link. https://youtu.be/hk0YNVjxoFY

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SUNDAY, MARCH 20

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SUNDAY, MARCH 13

Live-stream link for tomorrow morning's worship service at Zion. The service starts at 9:00 am, though the stream will begin 10-15 minutes ahead of time to include the prelude. In the description box below the video on Youtube, there is an outline of the service, and a link to the full bulletin, in case you'd like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link. https://youtu.be/UPA2No2HCkE

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SUNDAY, MARCH 6

Here is the link for the live-stream of tomorrow morning's worship service at Zion. The service starts at 9:00 am, though the stream will begin 10-15 minutes ahead of time to include the prelude. In the description box below the video on Youtube, there is an outline of the service, and a link to the full bulletin, in case you'd like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link. https://youtu.be/_z3AYhtKX2M

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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 10:00 AM

Joint Worship Service at St. Peter's Episcopal Church

Here is the link for the live-stream of SUNDAY morning's worship service AT ST. PETER’S. The service starts at 10:00 am, though the stream will begin about 10 minutes ahead of time to include the prelude. (please note that this is later than our usual worship time)

In the description box below the video on Youtube, there is an outline of the service, in case you'd like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link. https://youtu.be/dlGTmQHwtGE

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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20

To view the February 20th worship service, either live (9:00 am) or later, please go to our facebook page (zion lutheran church la grande oregon). The squarespace software we use to build this website will not allow us to link to that video. our apologies for any inconvenience.

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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13

Just a reminder that Sunday morning’s worship will be a Service of the Word, led by Leo Smith. Pastor Roberta is on vacation, so the service will not be live-streamed or recorded. For those of you not ready/able to attend in-person worship, here are a couple of other online worship options:

National Cathedral (complete service, lots of music, service starts at 8:15am our time, music starts about 8:00am. You can also watch it later): https://cathedral.org

First Presbyterian, La Grande (live-streamed at 9:30am via Facebook, you can also watch it later. you do not have to have a facebook account to watch): https://www.facebook.com/groups/fpclagrande

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EXCERPT - february 3, 2022 La Grande Observer, Page A6

Scientific advances — including vaccines — are gifts from God, Roberta Smythe, Walking With The Shepherd “… My faith in modern medicine is not blind, uninformed acceptance. I expect there to be documented and repeatable data on the safety and effectiveness of medicines and medical procedres. And my faith in modern medicine is not at odds with my faith in God. God can and does work through human beings, including doctors, researchers and other scientists.”

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6

Here is the link for the live-stream of tomorrow morning's worship service at Zion. The service starts at 9:00 am, though the stream will begin 10-15 minutes ahead of time to include the prelude. In the description box below the video on Youtube, there is an outline of the service, and a link to the full bulletin, in case you'd like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link. https://youtu.be/d_6i1wmK_cc

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COVID RESPONSE-

Due to COVID case counts in Union County, we have paused our coffee hour after worship. Please watch for further updates. Thank you for your understanding and patience. Pastor Roberta

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 30

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 23

Here is the link for the live-stream of tomorrow morning's worship service at Zion. The service starts at 9:00 am, though the stream will begin 10-15 minutes ahead of time to include the prelude. In the description box below the video on Youtube, there is an outline of the service, and a link to the full bulletin, in case you'd like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link. https://youtu.be/rRLORcRj3Qw

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 16

Here is the link for the live-stream of tomorrow morning's worship service at Zion. The service starts at 9:00 am, though the stream will begin 10-15 minutes ahead of time to include the prelude. In the description box below the video on Youtube, there is an outline of the service, and a link to the full bulletin, in case you'd like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link. https://youtu.be/QcnAiTawEUo

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Due to the surge in COVID cases in UNION County, we will not have a coffee hour after worship on Sunday, January 9th.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 9, 2022

The link for the live-stream of tomorrow morning's worship service at Zion is found below. The service starts at 9:00 am, though the stream will begin 10-15 minutes ahead of time to include the prelude. In the description box below the video on Youtube, there is an outline of the service, and a link to the full bulletin, in case you'd like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link. https://youtu.be/GwqKmkH9kcE

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2022

SUNDAY, JANUARY 2, 2022

Here is the link for the live-stream of tomorrow morning's worship service at Zion. The service starts at 9:00 am, though the stream will begin 10-15 minutes ahead of time to include the prelude. In the description box below the video on Youtube, there is an outline of the service, and a link to the full bulletin, in case you'd like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link.
https://youtu.be/q_0phr0W8_c

CHRISTMAS

To view our pre-recorded ecumenical christmas eve service, please go to our facebook page (zion lutheran church la grande oregon). The squarespace software we use to build this website will not allow us to link to that video. our apologies for any inconvenience.

There will also be an in-person Christmas Eve service at Zion at 4:00 pm.

Drive Thru Communion with Pastors Keith and Laura Hudson and Pastor Roberta Smythe

Holy Humor Sunday 4-19-20!

It's a "Holy Humor" offering from staff at the Methodist Church

For centuries, "Bright Sunday" or "Holy Humor Sunday" has been celebrated on the Sunday after Easter. It's a traditional observed by faithful communities as the "day of joy and laughter" to celebrate Jesus' resurrection.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qlrlm1k16u8&feature=youtu.be

SUNDAY JUNE 27

Here is the link for the live-stream of Sunday morning's worship service at Zion. The service starts at 9:00 am, though the stream will begin about 10 minutes ahead of time to include the prelude. In the description box below the video on Youtube, there is an outline of the service, and below is a link to the full bulletin, in case you'd like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link.

https://youtu.be/8Ni72PqeCJg

Bulletin:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fiBAGSAVlffT78iFYJg0Q9lG-T_BxN7M/view?usp=sharing

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SUNDAY JUNE 20

Pastor Roberta

https://youtu.be/g-ppD-T3tmg

Bulletin:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PNtjMK3p3MVeXsDQC9Wx15xNKLnN2Pqf/view?usp=sharing

SUNDAY WORSHIP JUNE 13

Here is the link for the live-stream of Sunday morning's worship service at Zion. In the description box below the video on Youtube, there is an outline of the service, and below is a link to the full bulletin, in case you'd like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link.

https://youtu.be/FX34Zq9rst4

Link to bulletin:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Gn_kvi7e0G1FxvMA2CZrXiWdGgHpVWCl/view?usp=sharing

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SUNDAY WORSHIP JUNE 6
Here is the link for the live-stream of tomorrow morning's worship service at Zion. In the description box below the video on Youtube, there is an outline of the service, and below is a link to the full bulletin, in case you'd like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link.

https://youtu.be/RRidfbMCD9U

Link to bulletin:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/13tsRytv1pBH-vDS3eqW3w0nxr3UkmL4F/view?usp=sharing

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SUNDAY WORSHIP MAY 30

Here is the link for the live-stream of Sunday, May 30 morning's worship service at Zion. In the description box below the video on Youtube, there is an outline of the service, as well as a link to the full bulletin, in case you'd like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link.

https://youtu.be/4sjyf5k8nbQ

SUNDAY WORSHIP MAY 23

Due to Pastor Roberta being on vacation, there was no recording made for May 23rd.

SUNDAY WORSHIP MAY 16

Here is the link for the live-stream of Sunday morning's worship service at Zion for those of you who want to worship on-line. In the video on Youtube, there is an outline of the service, and below is a link to the full bulletin, in case you'd like to follow along. You can also view the service later using this same link.

https://youtu.be/HZSRfCv-sAY

Full Bulletin: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TIVqG-L4V-jWSN7gD5o-rqfxSQ29hxWI/view?usp=sharing

SUNDAY WORSHIP MAY 9

Here is the link for the May 9th live stream of Zion's worship service. The service starts at 9:00, but the stream will begin about 10 minutes ahead of time so you can hear the prelude. (You can also watch the service later, using the same link.)

https://youtu.be/vVshcfHGmcg

As usual, in the description box below the video in Youtube, there is an outline of the service so you can follow along. You may have to click where it says "show more" to view that. Or, you can use this link to view the full service bulletin:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_WBHTYBf6327QKc4TlU35BzRrwZjQMOH/view?usp=sharing

Please note: if for some reason the live-stream doesn't work, the service will still be recorded and will be uploaded later Sunday afternoon. An updated video link will be posted once it's uploaded.

SUNDAY WORSHIP MAY 2

Here is the link for the May 2nd worship service. It was live-streamed, but you can also watch the service later, using the same link.

https://youtu.be/H4yiIhfw6_U
As usual, in the description box below the video in Youtube, there is an outline of the service so you can follow along. You may have to click where it says "show more" to view that. Or, you can use this link to view the full service bulletin:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZmQlqwrpmlBYFUQz3Y8acR7Bhnn0sapt/view?usp=sharing

SUNDAY WORSHIP APRIL 25

Here is the link for Zion's worship service. This was live-streamed, but you can also watch the service later, using the same link.

https://youtu.be/b5LtY78XllI
As usual, in the description box below the video in Youtube, there is an outline of the service so you can follow along. You may have to click where it says "show more" to view that. Or, you can use this link to view the full service bulletin:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r05SEnPjVgyvepNrGYnsW-uyEY4LMfpO/view?usp=sharing

SUNDAY WORSHIP APRIL 17

Here’s the link for Zion's worship service. It was live-streamed, but you can watch it later using the same link.

https://youtu.be/5M68VtdsuYM

As usual, in the description box below the video in Youtube, there is an outline of the service so you can follow along. You may have to click where it says "show more" to view that.

Or, you can use this link to view the full service bulletin:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PtpJsi7JVCA8GXYV9bx3vyj9zARmJuXi/view?usp=sharing

Please note that there was no video for April 11th as Pastor Roberta was on vacation.

EASTER WORSHIP, APRIL 4th

Here's the link to Easter morNing worship at Zion. Sorry the streaming didn't work. https://youtu.be/neuNtXgXZyE
In the description box below the video in Youtube, there is an outline of the service as well as a link to the full bulletin, in case you'd like to follow along.

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GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE

ELCA REGION 1 BISHOPS

Here is the link to the Good Friday Service prepared by the Bishops of Region 1 covering Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BddpDIaLzkY

Bulletin

https://mcusercontent.com/ae3a96d1d43bb3c973f63ae2d/files/ee70c197-0bbb-4846-83e4-40011c060e74/Region_1_Good_Friday_Bulletin.pdf

PALM SUNDAY WORSHIP MARCH 28

In-Person & Worship Link

Below is the link for the live stream of Zion's worship this Sunday Morning, March 28th. The service starts at 9:00 am, but the stream will start about 10 minutes before that so you can hear the prelude. (You can also watch it later with the same link.) Following the link is a link to the full bulletin, in case you'd like to follow along.

A reminder: we are serving drive-thru communion this Sunday, March 28th, 11:00am-12:30pm at the Presbyterian Friendship Center parking lot (6th & Spring). All are welcome. We will also be distributing palm crosses, as it is Palm Sunday.

PASTOR ROBERTA

March 28th Live-Stream link: https://youtu.be/8zuD2UhKZ9k

Full Bulletin link:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aOkoV90ivFM3vZNj6hBAEwZjme4fnICP/view?usp=sharing

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March 21, In-Person Worship Link

https://youtu.be/UyEoRjwgf_c

In the description box below the video in Youtube, there is an outline of the service as well as a link to the full bulletin. You may have to click where it says “show more” to see those.

March 14, In-Person Worship

Here is the link to A RECORDING of the live-stream of Zion's in-person worship. This is done through Facebook, but you do not need a Facebook account to view the video.
https://www.facebook.com/events/268677101299549/

In the description box below the video in Youtube, there is an outline of the service as well as a link to the full bulletin. You may have to click where it says “show more” to see those.

BULLETIN
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Cuo3um0ZqItzhNXyb3_TpxJXZ9uxAx0C/view?usp=sharing

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MARCH 7TH, ZION IN-PERSON WORSHIP

Link to the live stream of Zion's in-person Sunday worship service: https://fb.me/e/ajlRqhfbn
This link takes you to a facebook page, but you do not need to have a Facebook account in order to watch.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2021

WORSHIP VIDEO & BULLETIN

Here is the link to this weekend's worship video. Following the link is a link to the full bulletin, in case you'd like to follow along. Pastor Roberta

https://youtu.be/kIM-OHn0t_E

Full Bulletin:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/19SDNzbgjN7DSEaFDu9oMjgurMTps6piP/view?usp=sharing

LENT

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

WORSHIP VIDEO & BULLETIN

Here is the link to this weekend's worship video. Following the link is a link to the full bulletin, in case you'd like to follow along.

Full Bulletin: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1i2gM4mX8m7g5rpvdlmvCHVBv7IgEHwyq/view?usp=sharing

VIDEO LINKS FOR ASH WENDESDAY

https://youtu.be/nLSdlHOGhxY

Full Bulletin:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1F8CBygjHmEgxbQ9NfKQS-uK1y2ztH0Tp/view?usp=sharing

FEBRUARY 14 WORSHIP OPTIONS

Worship Video: https://youtu.be/vaDqM3n7KWc

Sunday February 14 Full Bulletin

https://drive.google.com/file/d/10YnpvHGcchbs6g5f3eAz0K9BskhtrOOz/view?usp=sharing

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“HAPPY GROUNDHOG DAY!”

PASTOR ROBERTA SMYTHE, ARTICLE ON “FROM THE PASTOR” PAGE (LINK AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE). ALSO, PRINTED FEBRUARY 4, 2021 IN THE LA GRANDE OBSERVER.

JANUARY 31 COMMUNION FOR ALL

Drive-thru communion at the Presbyterian Friendship Center (6th & Spring),

11:00am - 12:30pm.

All are welcome!

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JANUARY 31, 2021

WORSHIP VIDEO &

https://youtu.be/S71KK5UTz2c

Full Bulletin:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Md84O8KDHK6ViKZUJMwi_-LgCYqphf0g/view?usp=sharing

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JANUARY 24, 2021

WORSHIP VIDEO &

https://youtu.be/U-H5Xr4ZWqA

BULLETIN

Link to the full bulletin so you can follow along.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/17Z6wGcQX-IZPmAafjAL2JQFy8STrR8_U/view?usp=sharing

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JANUARY 17, 2021

ZION IS WORSHIPPING IN PERSON THIS SUNDAY, JANUARY 17TH, AT 9:00 AM DUE TO THE ANNUAL MEETING. THE WORSHIP SERVICE WILL BE LIVE-STREAMED VIA FACEBOOK AT: https://fb.me/e/gv9SOB97O

ZION WILL RETURN TO PRE-RECORDED ONLINE WORSHIP NEXT WEEK - JANUARY 24, 2021.

NOTE - ANYONE CAN VIEW ON THIS FACEBOOK PAGE. YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE A MEMBER OF FACEBOOK.

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JANUARY 10, 2021

link to this weekend's worship service follows. After the WORSHIP OUTLINE is a link to the full bulletin. https://youtu.be/ULtmUxXY4Fg

Full Bulletin
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1i_mIFeS05sAapNvZn961XDgSfuaSfbgs/view?usp=sharing

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JANUARY 3, 2021

EPIPHANY SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE

https://youtu.be/mpHbQpI5H-c

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2020

Here is the video for this Sunday's worship service. Please note that I will be off this next week. A worship outline and link to the full bulletin can be found in the description box below the video on Youtube.

https://youtu.be/DX3apBjrL3Y

Full Bulletin link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15-hJvI3FUtCwpfQj-tgy6D0lyuj4azkV/view?usp=sharing

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Christmas Eve Service 2020

Here is the link with Lessons and Carols recorded at four La Grande churches: Zion Lutheran, United Methodist, St. Peter's Episcopal, and First Presbyterian.

https://youtu.be/Wlu10cu3tZw

the bulletin includes the lyrics for the Carols so you can sing along:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/10Bja1Tn_PNldx5r01aSE_xHT0yhGqj-I/view?usp=sharing

Merry Christmas!

Pastor Roberta Smythe

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Here is the link for this weekend's online worship service. After the service link is a link to the full service bulletin in case you want to follow along.

https://youtu.be/-USN2LeaHwA

Full Bulletin:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IXP4-v_OjNxEBDj3PvRF7Rh72nXBr3Cw/view?usp=sharing

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December 13, 2020

Here is the link to this week's online worship service. links to the full bulletin and announcements follow:
https://youtu.be/qotcJaagSII

Full Bulletin https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Tnf91HNo8bM7ubdYNOXYEW87i57FDKzB/view?usp=sharing

Announcements https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lZ5T4Ie5ZO4vz6M3w96UzQDYT9dTtJVX/view?usp=sharing

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Carol Sing from the Presbyterian Church, 3:00 pm Sunday, December 6.

This can be watched on the Presbyterian Church's Facebook page, but you do not need a Facebook account to watch--just follow the link below. This was live-streamed, but it is available to view later. Here is the link to that site: www.facebook.com/groups/fpclagrande

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december 6, 2020 WORSHIP

Here is the link to this weekend's worship service, followed by a link to the full bulletin, so you can follow along.

https://youtu.be/2JmSIUMG_Yo

Full Bulletin: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dltYYrcvdbqJt33SZKsUV3QZwMudl1Qx/view?usp=sharing

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November 29, 2020 WORSHIP

Here is the link to this weekend's online worship recording. Below are links to the full bulletin and announcements, should you wish to follow along.

https://youtu.be/P0ILNAgRsAs

Full Bulletin Link https://drive.google.com/file/d/19AWpxiIy8zYfox3ChhTNsNlQIaizYrI0/view?usp=sharing

Announcements Link https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cq5x8iEN8Fyq07gCsMuutiCZuZ9xo_Od/view?usp=sharing

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NOVEMBER 22 WORSHIP

Here is the link to this weekend's online worship service https://youtu.be/ff_6XvBtHlk

Full Bulletin https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CwadiqwXbCuemBlCA2EeQM-mVYB9PHWp/view?usp=sharing
Announcements https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GAvemvQOSV16Oeb-jXYdZxRAv0KEHNt3/view?usp=sharing

NOVEMBER 15 WORSHIP

Worship https://youtu.be/NhfnEGbTF0c
Bulletin
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UjrjLTSFjC9T0u-ckUbWWnDfc3msV09x/view?usp=sharing

Announcements https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yZpc51zVYgltf0RZhQ_YetvSBendrUj3/view?usp=sharing

Sunday, november 8, 2020 zion Worship

Good Morning, Here is the link to Sunday’s service (the first 9 minutes or so is piano music, so you can choose whether to enjoy Rachel's music or skip ahead to the service itself). The links to the bulletin and to the announcements follow at: https://youtu.be/J6Q0jkEAAO4

Bulletin: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k85j_pRm7Id0al4Hp8HrWnsdRizOFAjE/view?usp=sharing

Announcements: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fZzgjnq_LCSJ4M_6-e-Kdkf8Sz_JE4NS/view?usp=sharing

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Sunday, november 1, 2020 zion Worship

Beginning October 25th, the online worship posted here will be a recording of the Sunday morning in-person worship, and so will not be posted until Sunday evening or Monday morning. This is a new way of doing our worship video, so please feel free to give Pastor Roberta feedback on what's working and what's not. Her email is pastor@zionlagrande.org

The link to the recording of the worship service, a link to the bulletin in case you want to follow along, and a link to the announcements are below

Worship https://youtu.be/mp83b_5fobw

Bulletin https://drive.google.com/file/d/13H6f-qEFv7QwXKbYBmqew3_03pWJi7S1/view?usp=sharing

Announcements https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MMRzjUU0oXNQdKJFQvu1rhk4Jd4XhKev/view?usp=sharing

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Sunday, October 25th Worship

Here is the link to the recording of this morning's in-person worship:

https://youtu.be/uRij0y6eCNo

And here are links to the bulletin and nnouncements:

Bulletin: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZL1mWHhjdkYzhQ6UeNqmSzhE6trtCsMT/view?usp=sharing

Announcements: https://drive.google.com/file/d/161xKUtBFnlcOKf-3dWOqXlG74baDOJkt/view?usp=sharing

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OCTOBER 18TH ON-LINE WORSHIP

Prelude – Carol Ann

Greeting, Announcements – Pastor Roberta

Opening Hymn – God of Grace and God of Glory, ELW 705, v. 1,3,4

Prayer of the Day – Pastor Laura

Scripture Readings – Psalm 96:1-13; Matthew 22:15-22– Pastor Keith

Sermon – Pastor Roberta

Duet - O Sing to the Lord– Pastors Laura & Roberta

Prayers of intercession – Pastor Keith

Closing Hymn – God Whose Giving Knows No Ending, ELW 678

Benediction - Pastor Laura

Postlude – Carol Ann

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OCTOBER 11TH ON-LINE WORSHIP

https://youtu.be/U42YN42JAKY

Prelude – Carol Ann

Greeting, Announcements – Pastor Roberta

Opening Hymn – The King of Love My Shepherd Is, ELW 502

Prayer of the Day – Pastor Keith

Scripture Readings – Psalm 23; Philippians 4:1-9– Pastor Laura

Sermon – Pastor Roberta

Duet - Sanctuary– Pastors Laura & Roberta

Prayers of intercession – Pastor Laura

Closing Hymn – Rejoice in the Lord Always (not in our hymnal)

Benediction - Pastor Keith

Postlude – Carol Ann

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OCTOBER 4th WORSHIP

Drive-thru communion and animal blessings this Sunday, October 4th, 11am -1pm at the Presbyterian Friendship Center parking lot, 6th & Spring. bring your animal(s) in your car, or bring photo(s) of them for us to bless. All are welcome

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SUNDAY WORSHIP AT ZION - 9:00 AM

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ON-LINE WORSHIP

https://youtu.be/RsJoHyxSIZE

Prelude – Connie

Greeting, Announcements – PASTOR Keith

Opening Hymn – All Creatures of Our God and King v.1,4,5,6 ELW 835

Prayer of the Day – PASTOR Roberta

Scripture Readings: Psalm 148:7-13; Galatians 6:14-15,18 – PASTOR Keith

Sermon-- PASTOR Roberta

Duet – PASTORS Laura & Roberta “Make Me a Channel of Your Peace"

Communion – PASTORS Laura & Keith

Closing Hymn – Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ ELW 674

Benediction – PASTOR Keith

Postlude – Connie

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September 27 On-line Worship

Prelude – Carol Ann

Greeting, Announcements – Pastor Roberta

Opening Hymn – All Hail the Power for Jesus’ Name, v.1,3,5, ELW 634

Prayer of the Day – Pastor Keith

Scripture Readings – Matthew 21:23-32, Philippians 2:1-13 – Pastor Laura

Sermon-- Pastor Roberta

Duet – Laura & Roberta “OF the Father’s Love Begotten" v. 1,3,4, ELW 295

CREED - Pastor Keith

Prayer of Intercession – Pastor Laura

Closing Hymn -- The Lord Now Sends Us FORTH ELW 538

Benediction – Pastor Roberta

Postlude – Carol Ann

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September 20 On-line Worship Order

https://youtu.be/igvdgAsrXHQ

Prelude – Connie

Greeting, Announcements – Pastor Roberta

Opening Hymn – Praise, My Soul, the God of Heaven v.1-3, ELW 864

Prayer of the Day – Pastor Laura

Scripture Readings – Jonah 3:10-4:11, Matthew 20:1-16 – Pastor Keith

Sermon-- Pastor Roberta

Duet – Laura & Roberta “There's a Wideness in God's Mercy"

Prayer of Intercession – Pastor Laura

Closing Hymn -- God of the Sparrow v.1,2,3,5, ELW 740

Benediction – Pastor Keith

Postlude – Connie

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SEPTEMEBER 13 WORSHIP ORDER

https://youtu.be/bo_ZmLkUyhI

And here is the worship order

Prelude – Carol Ann

Greeting, Announcements – Pastor Laura

Opening Hymn – God is Here ELW 526, verses 1,2,4

Prayer of the Day – Pastor Roberta

Scripture Readings – Romans 14:1-12– Pastor Keith

Sermon – Pastor Keith

Duet – They'll Know We Are Christians (not in our hymnal)

Prayers of intercession – Pastor Roberta

Closing Hymn – I Come With Joy ELW 482, verses 1,4,5

Benediction - Pastor Laura

Postlude – Carol Ann

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SEPTEMBER 6 WORSHIP ORDER

https://youtu.be/KAJJX3BAQAc

Prelude – Carol Ann

Greeting, Announcements – Pastor Keith

Opening Hymn – “Joyful, Joyful….” ELW 836

Prayer of the Day – Pastor Roberta

Scripture Readings – Matthew 18:15-20 –

Pastor Laura

Sermon – Pastor Roberta

Duet – “Come Now O Prince of Peace”– Pastors Laura & Roberta (ELW 247), verses 1,3,4

Prayers of intercession – Pastor Keith

Closing Hymn – “God When Human Bonds are Broken” ELW 603, verses 1,2,4

Blessing for New School year & Benediction - Pastor Laura

Postlude – Carol Ann

DRIVE-THRU COMMUNION

SUNDAY, AUGUST 30

10am-12 noon

Please note that we are holding drive-thru (or walk-up) communion at the Presbyterian Friendship Center

(6th & Spring)

All are INVITED

August 30, we will have drive-thru communion at the Presbyterian Friendship Center parking lot (6th & Spring) 10 am - 12 noon. We pastors will be gloved, masked, using lots of hand sanitizer and keeping as much distance as we can to keep everyone safe. Gluten free wafers will be available. All are welcome, so feel free to invite others who may wish to participate.

On-Line Worship

https://youtu.be/ykAUiMhY2HU

We will have drive-thru communion this Sunday, August 30th, 10:00 am - 12:00 noon at the Presbyterian Friendship Center parking lot on 6th & Spring. Please enter from Spring Ave. All are welcome. COVID precautions will be in place. Gluten free wafers are available. None of this week's hymns are in the ELW.

WORSHIP ORDER

Prelude – Connie

Greeting, Announcements –Pastor Roberta

Opening Hymn – Take My Life

Prayer of the Day – Pastor Laura

Scripture Readings – Romans 12:9-21 – Pastor Keith

Sermon – Pastor Laura

Duet – Pastors Laura & Roberta “Living for Jesus “

Communion Liturgy with Intercessions– Pastors Roberta & Keith

Closing Hymn--I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me

Benediction – Pastor Keith

Postlude – Connie

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https://youtu.be/yv7-EL3Gsu4

Worship Order for August 23rd

AUGUST 16th ONLINE WORSHIP

https://youtu.be/lKtOpK6pyI4

Prelude – Carol Ann

Greeting, Announcements – pastor Keith

Opening Hymn – “God Whose Almighty Word” ELW #673, v. 1-3

Prayer of the Day – pastor Roberta

Scripture Readings – Matthew 15:21-28 –

pastor Laura

Sermon – pastor Roberta

Duet – “In the Lord I’ll Be Ever Thankful”– pastors Laura & Roberta (Taize)

Prayers of intercession – pastor Keith

Closing Hymn – “Lord Whose Love in Humble Service” ELW #712, v. 1,2,4

Benediction – pastor Laura

Postlude – Carol Ann

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SUNDAY AUGUST 9 ON-LINE WORSHIP

https://youtu.be/FtlC94SVcno

Prelude – ‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus- Connie Ingerson

Greeting, Announcements – pastor Keith

Opening Hymn – This is My Father’s World

(ELW 824)

Prayer of the Day –pastor Laura

Scripture Readings – Matthew 14:22-33 -

pastor Roberta

Sermon – pastor Laura

Duet – “I Want Jesus to Walk with Me” (ELW 325)-- pastors Laura & Roberta

Prayers of intercession – pastor Roberta

Closing Hymn – Jesus Calls Us O'er the Tumult (ELW 696)

Benediction – pastor Keith

(St. Teresa’s Bookmark)

Postlude – People Need the Lord-

Connie ingerson

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Laura Hudson's Online

Spiritual Direction Event

Your Most Life-Giving Story:

noticing, appreciating and discovering a fuller truth in your life

Join pastor and spiritual director Laura Elly Hudson for a FREE online spiritual direction experience. Participants will share and listen to one another's personal stories in a small group using a format and prompts based on Re-Creating a Life by Diane M. Millis. Check out the book here: https://www.dianemillis.com/recreating-a-life.

To make this experience best for all participants, please make a commitment to bringing your full listening presence to each weekly event. The cost is FREE.

Location: online via Zoom; Zoom link will be sent the day before each session.

Dates: August 19, 26, Sept. 2, 9. Time: 4:00-5:30pm (Pacific).

Register with this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSezlkV84pXjic73pUWiR__5S8IGnmuwUgq7jBASjgx98UV3JA/viewform?usp=sf_link

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SUNDAY AUGUST 2 ON-LINE WORSHIP

https://youtu.be/6fIP5m0gsD8

Prelude – Carol Ann

Greeting, Announcements – PASTOR Laura

Opening Hymn – “O Worship the King…” ELW 842 (to tune of ELW 825)

Prayer of the Day – PASTOR Keith

Scripture Readings – Isaiah 55:1-5; Matthew 14:13-21 – PASTOR Roberta

Sermon – PASTOR Keith

Duet – “His Eye is on the Sparrow”– PASTORS Laura & Roberta

Prayers of intercession – PASTOR Laura

Closing Hymn – “He’s Got the Whole World…”

Benediction – PASTOR Roberta

Postlude – Carol Ann

SUNDAY JULY 26 ON-LINE WORSHIP

https://youtu.be/LmmjE-1waSg

Greeting, Announcements – Pastor Keith

Opening Hymn – “In the Bulb There is a Flower” (not in our hymnals)

Prayer of the Day – Pastor Roberta

Scripture Readings – Matthew 13:31-33; 44-52 – Pastor Laura

Sermon – Pastor Roberta

Duet – WOV 783 “Seek Ye First”– Pastors Laura & Roberta

Prayers of intercession – Pastor Keith

Closing Hymn – “God of Grace…” ELW 705, v. 1,3,4

Benediction – Pastor Laura

Postlude – Carol Ann

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DRIVE THRU COMMUNION JULY 19

Sunday, July 19th, between 10:00 am and noon, we will offer drive-thru communion at the Presbyterian Friendship Center parking lot on the corner of 6th St. and Spring Ave. All are welcome. Servers will be wearing masks and gloves, using plenty of hand sanitizer, and keeping as much distance as possible. Gluten-free crackers will be available. Please enter from Spring Ave. and exit onto 6th, preferably turning left onto 6th to avoid any cars coming along Spring.

Please note: Pastors Laura & Keith were out of state for a week, so out of an abundance of caution they will not be helping serve communion on Sunday morning (though they will be present, keeping a safe distance). The recording of Pastor Keith blessing the communion elements was filmed prior to their leaving the state. Pastor Roberta will consecrate additional communion elements on Sunday morning prior to the drive-thru event. Be assured that we are doing everything we can to make this a safe experience for everyone.

Pastor Roberta

SUNDAY JULY 19 ON-LINE WORSHIP

https://youtu.be/zUoccNxPZ7c

Prelude – Connie

Greeting, Announcements – Pastor Roberta

Opening Hymn – Morning Has Broken, ELW 556

Prayer of the Day – Pastor Keith

Scripture Readings - Psalm 139: 1-12; Genesis 28:10-19 - Pastor Roberta

Sermon

Duet - Pastor Roberta and Pastor Laura “Surely the Presence of the Lord”

The Lord’s Supper - Pastor Keith

Closing Hymn - Love Divine All Loves Excelling verses 1-3, ELW 631

Benediction - Pastor Roberta

Postlude - Connie

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Sunday, July 12th Online Worship

This is an ecumenical online worship for July 12, 2020. It is led by Pastors Keith & Laura Hudson from First Presbyterian, Pastor Roberta Smythe from Zion Lu...

WORSHIP ORDER FOR JULY 12th

Prelude – Carol Ann

Greeting, Announcements – Laura

Opening Hymn – “The Word is a Lamp Unto my Feet” (not in ELW)

Prayer of the Day – Keith

Scripture Readings – Isaiah 55:10-13 - Roberta

Sermon – Keith

Duet – “I Love to Tell the Story”– Laura & Roberta

Prayers of intercession – Laura

Closing Hymn – “Word of God in Human Language" (not in ELW)

Benediction – Roberta

Postlude – Carol Ann

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SUNDAY, JULY 5 ONLINE WORSHIP

Please note that there are some oddities in the recording. Pastor Keith was using their new streaming camera, and it did some unexpected framing. (It's supposed to automatically find faces and follow movement, but it didn't always do so in a way we expected.)

https://youtu.be/ZpOiaD_OCdY

WORSHIP ORDER FOR JULY 5th

Prelude – Connie

Greeting, Announcements – Pastor Keith

Opening Hymn – “My Faith Looks Up to Thee” ELW 759

Prayer of the Day – Pastor Roberta

Scripture Readings - Romans 7:15-25a; Matthew 11:27-30 - Pastor Laura

Sermon – Pastor Roberta

Duet – Just a Closer Walk with Thee – Pastors Laura & Roberta

Prayers of intercession – Pastor Keith

Closing Hymn – “This is My Song" ELW 887

Benediction – Pastor Laura

Postlude – Connie

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SUNDAY, JUNE 28 ONLINE WORSHIP

https://youtu.be/q16K_vWhNqA

Prelude – Lisa

Greeting, Announcements – Roberta

Opening Hymn – ELW 712 “Lord Whose Love…” v.1-3

Prayer of the Day – Laura

Gospel: Matthew 10:40-42 Keith

Sermon – Laura

Duet – I Have Decided – Laura & Roberta

Prayers of intercession – Roberta

Closing Hymn – ELW 793 “Be Thou My Vision"

Benediction – Keith

Postlude – Lisa

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SUNDAY, JUNE 21 ONLINE WORSHIP

https://youtu.be/27aVLzdySOM

Prelude – Carol Ann

Greeting, Announcements -- Laura

Opening Hymn – ELW 776 "Amazing Grace"

Prayer of the Day – Keith

Gospel: Romans 6:1-11 Roberta

Sermon – Keith

Duet – Wade in the Water, ELW459 – Laura & Roberta

Prayers of intercession – Laura

Closing Hymn – ELW 860 "I’m So Glad"

Blessing of Fathers and Benediction – Roberta

Amen.

Postlude – Carol Ann

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SUNDAY, JUNE 14 ONLINE WORSHIP

https://youtu.be/wzFpbPb9yD8

Prelude – Mary Helen

Greeting, Announcements – Keith

Opening Hymn – ELW #579"Lord You Give the Great Commission" verses 1 & 4

Prayer of the Day – Roberta

Gospel: Matthew 10:1-23 Keith

Sermon – Roberta

Musical Offering – Mary Helen (Beautiful Savior arrangement)

Prayers of intercession – Keith

Closing Hymn – LBW #506"Dear Lord and Father of Mankind," Verses 1,2,4 (not in ELW)

Benediction – Keith

Postlude – Mary Helen

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SUNDAY, JUNE 7

Link to online worship

https://youtu.be/Q1yhoB6TNmE

Available for viewing 9:00 pm Saturday evening.

The sermon for our worship this Sunday comes from Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton, and the ELCA has asked that we not release Bishop Eaton's sermon until Sunday. Pastor Roberta

WORSHIP ORDER FOR JUNE 7th

Prelude – Carol Ann

Greeting, Announcements – Keith

Opening Hymn – ELW 410 – All Glory Be to God on High, v. 1, 3, 4

Lament – Roberta

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5, 26-31- Laura

Introduction of Bishop Eaton video- Roberta

Gospel: Matthew 28:16-20 – (Bishop Eaton)

Sermon – (Bishop Eaton)

Duet – Laura & Roberta – ELW 328 – Restore in Us O God

Prayers of intercession – Keith

Closing Hymn – ELW 543 – Go My Children with My Blessing

Benediction – Laura

Postlude - Carol Ann

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Online Pentecost Worship Service and Drive Through Communion

May 31st, Join UsDRIVE THROUGH COMMUNION ~ INSTRUCTIONS

Drive Thru Communion: Sunday, May 31st, between 10:00 am and noon, we will offer drive-thru communion at the parking lot of the Presbyterian Friendship Center.

You will enter the parking lot from Spring Ave., receive communion while remaining in your vehicle, and exit onto 6th St (we recommend you turn left on 6th to avoid crossing those on Spring coming to communion).

Pastors Laura & Keith Hudson, Pastor Taylor Gould, and Pastor Roberta Smythe, will be administering the elements. They will be gloved and masked. Bread will be handed out with tongs or on a plate (a fresh plate for each household). (Gluten-free crackers will also be available.) Grape juice will be offered in individual glasses. The empty glasses will then be collected and later sanitized.

These elements were consecrated during our recorded worship service for the 31st. All are welcome to come receive communion, regardless of denomination.

All are welcome to come receive communion, regardless of denomination

ONLINE WORSHIP LINK

https://youtu.be/QsJAlt19qXA

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PENTECOST WORSHIP ORDER

(from First Presbyterian)

Prelude: Mary Helen

Greeting/Announcements: Roberta

Opening Song: Open My Eyes That I May See (not in our hymnal)

Prayer of the Day: Keith

(This prayer was developed by teams from the ELCA and the Episcopal Church for use on Pentecost and throughout the summer)

God of all power and love, we give thanks for your unfailing presence and the hope you provide in times of uncertainty and loss. Send your Holy Spirit to enkindle in us your holy fire. Revive us to live as Christ’s body in the world: a people who pray, worship, learn, break bread, share life, heal neighbor, bear good news, seek justice, rest and grow in the Spirit.Wherever and however we gather, unite us in common prayer and send us in common mission, that we and the whole creation might be restored and renewed, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Scripture: Roberta Acts 2:1-13

Sermon: Laura

The Lord’s Supper

Invitation (Keith)

Great Prayer of Thanksgiving (Laura and Keith alternate)

Lord’s Prayer: Laura and Roberta

Blessing the Elements (Keith and Laura)

Closing Song: Breathe on me, Breath of God, vs. 1-3 (not in our hymnal)

Benediction/Closing Prayer: Roberta

Postlude: Mary Helen

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WORSHIP ORDER FOR MAY 24th

Led by Pastors from Lutheran, Presbytarian, Episcopalian, Methodist 4th Street Churches

https://youtu.be/nHFs7WfdijE

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May 17, 2020 WORSHIP SERVICE

https://youtu.be/carg_ljTkB8

An Ecumenical Mother's Day Worship Service

MAY 10TH WORSHIP VIDEO

WORSHIP WITH First Presbyterian, St. Peter's EPISCOPAL, Zion Lutheran, and United Methodist Churches of La Grande, OREGON. Rev. Roberta Smythe, Rev. Laura Hudson, and Rev. Keith Hudson, presiding

https://youtu.be/OmMxn4B_r9I

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May 3rd WORSHIP VIDEO

https://youtu.be/beEuoS1bwN8

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Sunday, April 26 ONLINE ECUMENICAL SERVICE. Enjoy!!

https://youtu.be/ETiRmCuztYs

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Sunday, April 19 "Holy Humor" from Methodist Church staff. Enjoy!! https://youtu.be/Qlrlm1k16u8

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Ecumenical Online Easter Worship Service https://youtu.be/ZU9gBS9f_4U
A Happy Easter to you all!

Our Easter service includes an invitation to a Spiritual Communion
A spiritual communion is a personal devotional that anyone can pray at any time to express their desire to receive Holy Communion at that moment, but in which circumstances impede them from actually receiving Holy Communion.
The presider invites the following prayer to be said by all.
In union, Dear Lord, with the faithful at every altar and table of your church, where your blessed body and blood are being offered to the Father, I desire to offer you praise and thanksgiving. I present to you my soul and body, with the earnest wish that I may ever be united to you. And since I cannot now receive you sacramentally, I receive you spiritually into my heart. I unite myself to you, and embrace you with all of my soul. Let nothing ever separate me from you. Let me live and die in your love. Amen.

GOOD FRIDAY
Below is the link to the Good Friday Service prepared by the pastors of the "Rector Set," (pastors from the Christian, Episcopalian, Lutheran, Methodist, Nazarene, and Presbyterian churches here in town).
It is based on the Seven Last Words of Christ.
May you find it a blessing, Pastor Roberta
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t97fXa4K7mw
Be assured that Easter will happen, that Christ is risen from the grave, whether we are gathered together to celebrate it or not. Remember that on the first Easter, the disciples were isolated in the upper room, locked behind doors because they were afraid of the Jewsh authorities. We may also be isolated on Easter, but not because we fear punishment, but rather to keep both ourselves and others who are more vulnerable safe from the spread of COVID-19.
Peace be with you as you journey through Holy Week,
Pastor Roberta

PALM SUNDAY - Here is the link to the Palm Sunday Worship service. Thanks to Pastors Keith and Laura Hudson, and Carol Ann St. Claire for participating.

https://youtu.be/LsVGf0Y6gEM

Women from the ELCA praying together…

https://www.womenoftheelca.org/blog/news/supporting-your-community-of-women-virtually

ONLINE WORSHIP VIDEO & UPDATE

Hi all — below is the link to Sunday, March 29th, Gospel and sermon. Unfortunately, due to technical difficulties, we were unable to upload the entire service we prepared. Thanks to Keith and Laura Hudson for their work on filming, editing, and uploading. And thanks to all of you for your patience and understanding as we try to figure out how to do online worship. Pastor Roberta

https://youtu.be/iJkARLxHRWg

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MARCH 22, PASTOR ROBERTA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9Y7jvzpw1g

Zion Lutheran Church Welcomes You!

Zion Lutheran Church is located in La Grande, a beautiful city situated in Union County in the Blue Mountains of Eastern Oregon. We are a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and are part of the Oregon Synod.

Zion is a teaching, learning, caring community of Christians walking the Way of Jesus in the world. Browse our website to learn more about us and the opportunities to grow in your faith with opportunities for you to put that faith into action!

It is our desire to be God’s messengers of grace – serving our community, our nation and our world. We find assurance in God’s love for us all. We are an intentionally inclusive congregation welcoming people of every race, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, age and ability into all aspects of our church life. All are welcome here.

WHEELCHAIRS AVAILABLE!! We have wheelchairs available for you or anyone you know in need. Contact Ted Clauson or Fred Knape through the church office.

ZION Calls

Pastor Roberta Smythe!

Greetings from Pastor Roberta on October 1st,

By time you read this, I will officially be your new pastor. We’ve been working on all the paperwork necessary to make that happen. I’ve been serving as your “supply” pastor since August 11, preaching and leading worship with both Zion and St. Peters. I’ve also been back and forth to Libby, Montana every other week to finish packing and getting my house there ready for sale. Happily I moved into the St. Peter’s rectory this fall.

A little about myself: I was raised in the Portland area, eventually graduating from Oregon City High School. I then moved to Eugene to attend the University of Oregon. After graduating from the University, I stayed in Eugene, where I lived and worked for over 20 years before being called to ministry. While in Eugene, I worked for the Eugene Symphony and for the University Theatre, as business manager at each place. I later worked for an economic consulting firm as an administrative assistant.

Although I have been active in church most of my life, it wasn’t until 2004 that I felt the call to the ministry. I started my theological education at Northwest House in Salem, later transferring to Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary in Berkeley to complete my Masters of Divinity. I did my internship at Holy Cross in Salem.

My first call was to the Galata Lutheran Parish in north central Montana. There I served three small congregations, which involved a 65-mile trip each Sunday to serve all three churches. My second call was to Christ Lutheran in Libby Montana, where I served until this past May. Serving Zion and St. Peters will be my third call.

I still have family in the Portland area. My brother and his family live in Tigard and my dad lives in Beaverton. I also have an uncle and an aunt on my dad’s side in northern Washington, and an uncle on my mom’s side back in North Carolina.

I’m also an amateur photographer, taking mainly photos of nature: scenics, wildlife, flowers, etc. As such, I like to hike, drive, and travel to find potential subjects.

I am looking forward to serving as your pastor, getting to know you, and living amongst you in the beautiful Grande Ronde Valley.

Pastor Roberta

**Our Ecumenical journey continues. In this worship we commit ourselves to grow in communion. The five imperatives will guide us**

Meet our new members. Welcome Briar, Harlin, LeRoy, Juliana, Josh and Joanna.

**Our Lady of the Valley and Zion Lutheran Church join in the Lutheran-Catholic Common Commemoration of the Reformation in 2017**

Thanks be to you, O God, for the many guiding theological and spiritual insights that we have all received through the Reformation. Thanks be to you for the good transformations and reforms that were set in motion by the Reformation or by struggling with its challenges. Thanks be to you for the proclamation of the gospel that occurred during the Reformation and that since then has strengthened countless people to live lives of faith in Jesus Christ.

Seth Coffman and Aleah Knape honored during June 11th service and fellowship time

Zion blesses food baskets for the community

Zion Quilters give quilts to people in need locally, nationally and to international crisis spots through Lutheran World Relief

Zion hosts Vacation Bible School with other area churches every summer. Over 50 kids had a great week together this year!

Saturday, September 6, 2014, Pastor Colleen Nelson leads the "Walking the Labyrinth" Retreat with Pastor Laura Elly Hudson, 1st Presbyterian Church at their Friendship Center. Very positive feedback and hopes that the labyrinth will be available for… — Saturday, September 6, 2014, Pastor Colleen Nelson leads the "Walking the Labyrinth" Retreat with Pastor Laura Elly Hudson, 1st Presbyterian Church at their Friendship Center. Very positive feedback and hopes that the labyrinth will be available for walking meditation in the future.

Pastor Nelson's thoughts about

PARTNERSHIPS

As I think about the next few months, the word partnership comes to mind. I looked up the definition. It is an arrangement where parties agree to cooperate to advance their mutual interests. Organizations may partner to increase the likelihood of each achieving their mission and to amplify their reach.

FAMILY PARTNERSHIPS... My family came together this summer to celebrate the marriage of my son. He is entering into a lifelong partnership. The word partner is used in Genesis. “It is not good for the man to be alone; I will make him a helper as his partner.” Of course, as the story goes, nothing in the animal world was suitable as a partner, so God created another human being. While the tradition has often focused on the world “helper,” the modern world focuses on the word “partner.”

It is my fervent prayer that my son and his wife have as their mutual interest to be there for each other and to help each other through life, and that there will be a mutuality in their partnership that will give them many moments of joy. I strongly believe that if there is no mutuality, the partnership is not likely to be successful.

CONGREGATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS... I suppose that I could take this image of marriage and apply it to our new partnership with St. Peter’s, although we are only in the beginnings of the courtship stage right now. Nevertheless, we are working toward a cooperative agreement, and we are defining our mutual interests. For me, one of our major strengths is that we come together as equals. There’s that focus on mutuality, again. If we don’t have the best interests of each other at heart, we will be disappointed in the result of our labor.

I like the idea from the definition above of organizations partnering to increase the likelihood of achieving their mission and amplifying their reach. The apostle Paul had traveling companions and partners when he went on his missionary journeys to found churches. He relied on them. Earlier, Jesus had sent his disciples out two by two to spread the gospel, heal and teach. We’re in good company when we join together for the sake of our mission. I firmly believe that we can do more together than we can separately as congregations when we focus on partnering in order to amplify the reach of the good news we have to share with the people who live all around us.

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS... Of course, I can’t forget to celebrate the wonderful community partnerships we have developed over the past two years through the housing collaborative. God has called us out of our building to work with organizations and entities that we have never partnered with before but who have the mutual interest of stabilizing people’s lives so they can experience God’s abundance.

Partnerships. They’re a gift to celebrate. Pastor Colleen

Annual Offering of Quilts

Pastor Colleen Nelson Retirement Celebration!

We at Zion Lutheran Church echo the words of Reverand Susan Kintner - our Pastor Colleen Nelson is gifted. Her time with us has been a blessing

"Willing people, gifted pastor," says Reverand Susan Kintner, Acting Bishop, Oregon Synod ELCA about Pastor Colleen Nelson of Zion Lutheran Church

Our Lady of the Valley and Zion Lutheran made these Five Commitments During worship together on 11-12-17

“Our First Commitment: ...always begin from the perspective of unity.”

“Our Second Commitment: ...be transformed by the encounter with the other and by the mutual witness of faith”

“Our Third Commitment: ...seek visible unity, to elaborate together what this means in concrete steps, and to strive repeatedly toward this goal”

“Our Fourth Commitment:...Lutherans and Catholics should jointly rediscover the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ for our time”

“Our Fifth Commitment:...Catholics and Lutherans should witness together to the mercy of God in proclamation and service to the world”

Reformation 500th Anniversary Celebration ~ Festival Worship Service

Sunday, October 29th, 10:00 am ~ pews full with overflow seating in the rear and balcony! Special organ, choir and instrumental music followed by Luncheon Potluck

To prepare for our big day on the 29th, the Sunday Morning adult forum watched and discussed selections from this new movie.

Martin Luther: The Idea

That Changed the World

Martin Luther chronicles the real-life story of the seismic upheaval that rocked the western world in the early 1500s. Against all odds, a lonely outcast stood up to the world’s dominant superpower—the Catholic Church—and won. It was a battle of ideas that formed Western society as we know it today, sparking the rise of individualism, universal education, religious freedom and new roles for church and state.

Narrated by Hugh Bonneville (Downton Abbey) and starring Padraic Delaney (The Tudors), this highly-visual docudrama uses full-scale dramatizations to tell a great adventure story. With treacherous intrigue, outsized personalities and famous showdowns, it does not shy away from the darker side of Martin Luther’s story.” (PBS International)

housing matters union county Phase 2
It’s exciting to report that 14 organizations and agencies have moved into Phase 2 signing on to continue the work of finding creative solutions to the issue of safe affordable housing for low-income residents of Union County. people meet monthly in a strategic planning process facilitated by Lisa Ladendorff of NEON (Northeast Oregon Network). We have identified assets and gaps, outlined goals based on this information, and created action plans to move forward.

For more information talk to Ruth Zemke and Lyle Nelson of Zion Lutheran Church who serve faithfully on this Collaborative. Please pray for our work and the people of all ages who have no place to call home…

THANKS to Union County LGBTQ Community Group for hosting A Spring Computer Workshop for members and staff of ZION Lutheran Church. For more information about regular Union County LGBTQ Community Group monthly meetings contact the Zion office

**Zion Children’s Christmas Pagent, 2018**