Ice cream social benefit

JULY ICE CREAM SOCIAL BENEFIT – Zion’s Culinary Team is hosting an ice cream social on Thursday, July 18, 2024 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm or sell-out. All proceeds will go to the Tamaqua Fire Police. Ice Cream Sundays are $5.00. Additional food items will be available for purchase. Please help spread the word. Let […]

Church clean-up day

Church Cleanup Day – Sunday, July 14 – 10 am – 1 pm. Your help is needed! It’s been some time since our beautiful church had a deep cleaning. If we work together, we can get the job done! Please consider lending a hand if you are able. There is sure to be good fellowship, […]

Summer Herald newsletter

June, July, August 2024 Herald newsletter for the congregation and friends of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Tamaqua. https://www.ziontamaqua.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/June-July-August-2024-Herald.pdf

ELCA Youth Gathering

Zion youth are headed to the ELCA Youth Gathering! Three of our young members have committed to taking on New Orleans from July 16-20! Darien, Julia, and Elaina will be joining thousands of other young people from across the country as they affirm their faith, experience new perspectives, join in worship, and meet new people. Because […]

KIVA Outreach

Kiva Re-lending Loans: We started Kiva in September 2007 with a $25 loan. Each person lends $25 to individuals to start or continue a business. The money paid back is lent again. So far to date we have 64 loans in 32 countries for a total amount lent of $1,670. Zion has touched many people’s […]

Blessings Thrift

NEXT Blessings thrift sale JULY 5 Zion’s Blessings Thrift Shop Christmas in July sale is on Friday, July 5th from 9 am to 5 pm. The sale features gently used clothing for all ages, toys, books, and general household items. Come take a look! Limited Take-Out Menu. Thank you all for your continued support!  Blessings […]

Offering envelopes stopped

Based on the recommendation of the Finance Committee, Church Council has approved the removal of 133 envelope numbers. These were numbers that have not been used to make an offering in the last year and a half. If you are one of those with numbers removed but would still like to receive offering envelopes, please […]

August hoagie sale

The Culinary Ministry at Zion Lutheran in Tamaqua is making hoagies in August. Order by Sun., Aug. 4 online below or by calling 570-668-4451. $7. Pick up is Thursday, Aug. 8, noon to 3 p.m.    PLEASE PLACE YOUR ORDER HERE

Welcome new members

Please welcome our new members Brian and Karen Costenbader, John, Cindy and Jen Baranovich, Michelle Valentine, Azalea Evans, Alice Hahn, Marilyn Hahn & Brittany Voelpel. May they be blessed by their commitment to God and their participation in this faith family. 

5th Sunday financial report

COMMENTARY • Comparing our total income ($79,626.64) and total expenses ($52,745.29) gives a positive impression but that is because of the additional sources of income: Culinary ($8,000); Blessings ($1566.57) and Endowment ($22,006).  • Comparing offering and gifts ($48,054.07) to expenses ($52,745.29) gives a slightly different view. • The endowment contribution of $22,006 is primarily for […]