Zion Church and Cemetery

05/08/2026

05/04/2026

Thank you for joining us for 𝐙𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔! It was a wonderful time of gathering together and enjoying meaningful fellowship. We are deeply grateful for the connection we share to the church, the cemetery, and the grounds, and we pray that this legacy will continue for generations to come.

05/02/2026

We are looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow for Zion Day 2026. Everything will start at 11:00 AM tomorrow with a potluck lunch to follow!

See you at Zion!

01/08/2026

The restoration project for Zion Church is 65% complete. Completed work includes new front steps with a handrail, stabilization of the structure, and replacement of rotted beams beneath the church.

Remaining work includes finishing the exterior with new boards and paint, restoring the front doors, and constructing a handicap-accessible wheelchair ramp.

To date, $33,600 has been spent, funded entirely through donations designated for this restoration project. Approximately $15,000 is needed to complete the work and bring the project to the finish line which is Homecoming on Sunday, May 3, 2026.

PLEASE donate to help us reach this finish line goal.

Restoring Zion church as a usable meeting place is essential, has its continued use helps perpetuate and protect the existence of the historic cemetery. Thank you so much for your participation in this restoration project.

Please mail to:
Ben Pace
11501 County Road 729
Collinsville, MS 39325

10/22/2025

We are deeply grateful for your generous support toward restoring Zion Baptist Church. Thanks to your contributions, the project is now more than halfway complete!

This beloved historic landmark stands as a symbol of faith, family, heritage, and with your continued help, we can see the restoration through to completion. Additional funds are needed to ensure the church remains safe, strong, and usable for future generations.

Every gift brings us one step closer to our goal – thank you for being part of this meaningful effort to protect our shared past.

Please mail your gift payable to "Zion Baptist Church Building Fund” to:
Ben Pace,
11501 County Road 729
Collinsville, MS 39325-9555.

With gratitude,
Zion Church Board

Mike Calvert
Finis S. Calvert, Sr.
Ben Pace
Lynnice Calvert Limbaugh

Questions:
Call Finis S. Calvert Sr.
850-572-5664

09/22/2025

For over 100 years, Zion Baptist Church has stood as a landmark in the community. This historic building has been part of countless lives and stories. Through the dedicated efforts of Janice Calvert Harrison, Nina Tucker Calvert, Mary Day, Peggy Tingle, Sheila Alawine Thead, and others we may have missed. Zion Baptist Church was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002, ensuring its importance would never be forgotten.

Now, it’s our turn to honor that legacy. Today, our beloved church is in urgent need of restoration. Time, weather, and age have taken a toll, and without repairs to the floor joists and beams, we risk losing not only a building but an important piece of our shared history.

We are launching a fundraising effort to raise $60,000.00 to restore and preserve Zion Baptist Church. These funds will ensure that this historic landmark remains standing strong for generations to come.

Your gift - whether large or small - will make a difference. With your help, we can honor and sustain this beloved church so it continues to stand as a symbol of faith, history and family for generations to come.

Please mail your gift payable to "Zion Baptist Church Building Fund” to:
Ben Pace,
11501 County Road 729
Collinsville, MS 39325-9555.

With gratitude,
Zion Church Board

Mike Calvert
Finis S. Calvert, Sr.
Ben Pace
Lynnice Calvert Limbaugh

Questions:
Call Finis S. Calvert Sr.
850-572-5664

05/14/2025

This insightful reflection on the history of Zion Church and Cemetery was shared by Lynnice Calvert Limbaugh at Zion Day 2025.

05/07/2025

Zion Flashback: Take a look at this photograph from the 1950s.

05/05/2025

Zion Day 2025 was great! Great worship, great fellowship, and great memories made!

See you in 2026!