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Our Mission - To be a beacon of light fostering a place of belonging rooted in God's love, his word and his call to community and service.
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Sunday February 22nd Service has been canceled due to the Governor's State of Emergency
Sunday's Message
Worship Leader Liz Griswold
Prayer Requests
Prayer requests may be sent to the church via email by Wednesday for the following Sunday's service. ZionChurchLBI@gmail.com
Why does Transfiguration Sunday stand alone? 🙏 It's the turning point where celebration meets sacrifice. We've anticipated and celebrated Jesus' arrival, glimpsed His identity at Epiphany, and now we prepare for the wilderness of Lent. This pivotal Sunday bridges our highest celebrations with our deepest reflections
Fellowship at Zion
Children's Live Nativity and Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at Zion December 2025
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Weekly Announcements
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All events are listed on our Zion church calendar on this website. Check this calendar at any time if you have schedule questions.
The ZOOM BIBLE STUDY led by Glenn & Diane Burkland will continue a study of the Gospel of Matthew on Tuesdays from 10-11 AM. This coming week study will center on the question “Why did Jesus have to die?” The goal of the Bible Study is to explore Biblical texts to consider how they direct us to reflect on God, live our lives, express faith and set priorities. Contact the church or the Zoom link.
Coming Events
See details on each event in Announcements at left
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The SOUP SUPPER is scheduled for this Tues., Feb 24th. Come join us at 6pm in the Fellowship Hall for some good food and fun. After enjoying some soup, you will have the opportunity to participate in a nature-based life coaching session. We will see how the world that God created and has given us as a gift can be used to create a practice to support us in our 2026 life journey. All supplies will be provided. If you are interested, please sign up or contact Connie Pinkowskli
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The LADIES GUILD will resume their meetings on March 15 following the 10:00 service. All ladies are welcome to become a part of the guild. Please note this date on your calendar.
Announcements this Week
Interim Pastoral Staff
In the absence of an official pastor at Zion, we are blessed to have these dedicated members of our church to preach God's Word while we search for our new pastor.
Vice Pastor
Rudy Schneider
Reverend Diane
Burkland
Pastor Wes Smith
Pastor Brian
Griswold
Worship Leader Liz Griswold
Chaplain Liz
Lahti-Rosensaft
Praying for a Pastor
Our pastor of many years retired several months ago and we are seeking a visionary pastor to engage our congregation’s minds and hearts with biblical truth through sermons, bible study, and community outreach. If you are interested or you know someone who would be interested, more information can be found by clicking this link.
More About Our Services
Sunday Contemporary Service
April through August 2026 this service is held at 8:30am at the Bay Breeze pavilion in Barnegt Light.
Worship by the Bay
From April through August worship with us at 8:30am in the fresh air by the bay at the Bay Breeze Pavilion at the corner of Bayview and 6th Street in Barnegat Light.
Sunday
Communion Service
December 28 through March 2026 @9:30am
April through December 2026 @10am
Youth Message and Sunday School
Join us for our traditional service every Sunday in our church sanctuary. All are welcome to join us in celebrating communion.
At this service we welcome children of all ages for a short youth message before the sermon after which the youth go to the Fellowship Hall for Sunday School. More about our Youth Ministry.