Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Clarence Center NY

06/14/2026

From the Lord's table we go forth and proclaim the good news.

3rd Sunday of Pentecost 1st Reading: Exodus 19:2-8a 2nd Reading:...

06/11/2026

The Zion Youth Group is so excited to bring back the Father's Day Pancake Breakfast & Basket Raffle for its second year! We are looking forward to Fundraiser day on Sunday, June 21st from 8:00am-12:00pm.

Join us for a pancake breakfast before or after morning worship. Free-will offering will be accepted for your breakfast of pancakes, sausage, bacon, your choice of sweet and fruity toppings, and a glass of orange juice! 🍓🥞🍊

You are invited to take part in our Basket Raffle from 8:00am-11:30am which will line the entrance hallway of Zion. 1 sheet of tickets will be $5.00 or 3 sheets for $10.00. We thank you so much for your support of our youth!

All proceeds from this fundraiser will be put towards Zion Youth and families attending Lake Chautauqua Lutheran Center this summer. Extra funds will be put towards the Zion Youth Group attending the 2027 ELCA Youth Gathering in Minneapolis next summer!

Learn more about LCLC and Youth Gathering by following the websites listed below.
LCLC: www.lclcenter.org/summer-camp
ELCA Youth Gathering: www.elca.org/gathering

06/09/2026

Rockin & rollin all night long with organicyouthwny ! 🧗‍♀️

06/07/2026

Come and receive the healing words of Jesus. All are welcome at the table.

2nd Sunday of Pentecost1st Reading: Genesis 12:1-9 2nd Reading: ...

06/01/2026

Happy June and Happy Pride month! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

We hope you feel the joy in the air and feel called to go out and share the good news! That God loves you for exactly who you are (and who you’re becoming)! We practice the forgiving and inclusive teachings of Jesus Christ here at Zion, and want everyone to know that they are welcome here.

Join in on the events coming this month, including a rock climbing overnight, family night bike ride & ice cream, Youth Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser, and a Youth Night to celebrate the arrival of Summer! ☀️

Contact us with questions or to let us know you’ll be joining in on the fun: [email protected]

06/01/2026

Memorial Weekend Recap!

- Zion and the Leadership Team spent their Saturday morning at St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy. They helped prep the space for food service and packaged takeout meals for the Buffalo community.
- Pastor Roger and Halley spent their Sunday morning running the Buffalo Marathon! Thank you to everyone who came out to cheer them on 🎉
- During the week, the Upstate New York Synod Assembly was hosted in Syracuse. We are so excited to celebrate Deacon Rachel on her new position as the Associate with the Bishop for Transitions. We also voted on the position of Young Adult Council Member, where Halley happily accepted the nomination! Lots of incredible preachers and speakers shared their work throughout the Assembly, including the wonderful Kaitlyn from .c.l.c

05/31/2026

Join us on this Holy Trinity Sunday as we listen to the Rev. Imani Olear and hear about The One Who Stays.

Holy Trinity Sunday 1st Reading: Psalm 8 2nd Reading: 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 Gospel: Matthew 28: 16-20Presiding Minister: The Rev. Imani OlearCheck out what'...

05/24/2026

Come celebrate the Holy Spirit as God's presence within and among us on this Pentecost and Memorial Day Sunday.

Pentecost Sunday 1st Reading: Numbers 11:24-30 2nd Reading: Acts...

05/19/2026

That’s a wrap on the 2025-2026 Confirmation year!

No better way to end the year than with our annual trip to Big Sings🍦Thank you to our students for showing up month after month, open, curious, and ready to grow in their Lutheran faith.

This confirmation group has become a small family, and we can’t wait to continue the fun next year!

05/17/2026

Feel the Spirit and join us in the mission to share it with others.

7th Sunday of Easter 1st Reading: Acts 1:6:14 2nd Reading: 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11 Gospel: John 17:1-11Musical Guest: Zion Praise ChoirCandace Marr, CelloMar...