About Zion Lutheran Church Leola, PA

Welcome to Zion Lutheran Church

At Zion Lutheran Church, we gather around God's Word and the Sacraments, where we encounter the living Christ and are nourished by God's grace. As a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), we believe that we are saved by God's grace through faith—a gift freely given by God, not something we earn.

 

We are a community of people seeking to follow Jesus in our daily lives through worship, prayer, learning, service, and care for one another. Together we hear God's Word, celebrate the Sacraments, and are strengthened for the work God calls us to do in the world.

 

Whether you have been part of a church your entire life, are returning after many years away, or are simply exploring questions of faith, you are welcome here.

 

What We Believe

As Lutherans, we believe that God's love and grace are for all people. We trust in the saving love of God revealed through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

 

We believe that:

• We are saved by grace through faith.

• Scripture is God's living Word that guides and shapes our lives.

• God comes to us through Word and Sacrament.

• Baptism welcomes us into God's family and marks us as beloved children of God.

• In Holy Communion, Christ is truly present for us. We receive the bread and wine together with the true body and blood of Christ, given and shed for us for the forgiveness of sins. Following the teachings of Martin Luther, we confess that Christ is truly present in, with, and under the bread and wine of the sacrament.

• We are called to love and serve our neighbors as an expression of God's love for us.

 

We are not called to be perfect people. We are called to be disciples who continue to grow in faith, trust in God's mercy, and share Christ's love with the world.

 

Our Life Together

At Zion, faith is lived out not only in worship but also in service. We seek to care for one another and our neighbors through ministries that support those in need both locally and around the world.

 

We are grateful for opportunities to partner with community organizations, support local outreach efforts, care for our neighbors, and maintain relationships with ministry partners beyond our own community, including our companion congregation in Tanzania.

 

As a congregation, we strive to be a place where people can worship, learn, serve, and grow together in faith.

 

Learn More About Lutheran Beliefs

Zion Lutheran Church is a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).

 

To learn more about Lutheran theology, our beliefs, and frequently asked questions about the ELCA, please visit:

https://www.elca.org/about-the-elca/who-we-are/beliefs

 

Questions about faith are often best explored in conversation. If you would like to learn more about Zion Lutheran Church, Lutheran beliefs, or our ministries, we invite you to contact the church office or speak with Pastor Sarajean Grainson.

 

Our Mission Statement: “We Gather to Grow. We Live to Serve”