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Sunday Worship

8:15 a.m. Traditional
9:30 a.m. Blended
11:00 a.m. Contemporary

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Nursery services available at 9:30 and 11.

Classes for Youth and Adults are offered on Sundays as well.

 

Location

1501 West Liberty
(between Seventh and Stadium)
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103

Phone: 734-994-4455
Fax: 734-994-4454

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Young Discipleship at Zion

Young Discipleship Ministry at Zion Lutheran Church consists of Zion’s Nursery, Bibleland Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, First Communion, Faith Incubators Confirmation and High School Ministry. Each of these programs is outlined below. Questions related to participating in or helping with any listed activities should be directed to Chris Ziemann (), Zion’s Coordinator of Young Discipleship Ministries.

 

Sunday Morning Co-Operative Nursery

Zion’s Nursery is open during the 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Sunday morning services. The nursery provides a caring, comfortable play environment for parents, babies and toddlers during church services. The nursery is open to all members and guest ages three and under. Regularly participating families are expected to sign up and work in the nursery.

Bibleland Sunday School Ministry

Sunday school ministry offers Sunday morning classes for children age 3-8th grade. Classes meet on Sunday mornings from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. throughout the school year. The Sunday school program offers large group opening time, small group Bible lessons, small parties and large scale celebration events for Christmas, Palm Sunday and Mother’s Day. For more information contact Zion’s Bibleland Sunday school coordinator Michelle Clifford at the church office.

Sunday School News

  • Bibleland Sunday School will resume on September 7th.
  • Please contact Michelle Clifford at if you'd like to volunteer with Sunday School or if you have additional questions.

Vacation Bible School Ministry

Vacation Bible School is a week long annual summer event designed to help children learn about the Bible, celebrate Jesus’ good news and enjoy Christian fellowship. The week includes: Bible lessons, music, dancing, crafts, recreation and ends with a family fun night. VBS is open to all children in the community. A minimal registration fee is charged: scholarships are available.

  • VBS took place June 16-20, 2008. See you next summer!

First Communion Ministry

First Communion at Zion consists of a six week, at home, preparation program for children and their families. The program begins in the late winter and requires participation in two at-church meetings. The program culminates with a festive celebratory Seder Dinner and Sunday morning First Communion Service. Children, approximately 9 years old or in 4th grade, are encouraged to participate.

Faith Inkubators Confirmation Ministry

Confirmation ministry at Zion is a three-year program beginning in fall of 6th grade and ending the spring of 8th grade. The program utilizes the Faith Inkubators Confirmation curriculum to help children understand and learn about the Bible, Luther’s Catechism and Christianity. The program consists of intensive Biblical study, service projects, and social events with grade-level small groups. This ministry coincides with the typical school year and begins every fall. For more information on Zion’s Faith Inkubators confirmation program contact our Director of Young Discipleship.

High School Ministry

High school ministry consists of Zion’s youth group and high school small groups. Zion’s youth group consists of an eclectic group of teenagers which includes Zion members, non-members and friends. Youth group activities include:
1) regular weekly meetings
2) Bible studies
3) social activities
4) annual trips (including the ELCA Gathering, Ichthus, & mission trips)
5) concerts (local and state-wide)
6) community service projects

High school small groups consist of teenagers, under the guidance of adult mentors, who discuss relevant books, and Biblical questions. Groups meet regularly as scheduled by group members.

All high school freshman-seniors are welcome to attend all youth group meetings and activities. This ministry runs year round, however, events decrease during the summer months. For more information on Zion’s youth group and small group activities, contact our Director of Young Discipleship.

 

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Programs

   Nursery
   Sunday School
   VBS
   First Communion
   Confirmation
   High School

Related Links

   Youth Related Forms
   Family Life Ministry
   Adult Discipleship

 

News

   VBS - June 16-20

   Sunday School resumes
   September 7th.

 
        
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