The parish offers a diverse community of committed Christian people on our pilgrimage together into the kingdom of God. We have a wide variety of groups and activities which have as their central purpose to assist individuals and families to grow in Christ. We welcome different kinds of people with different needs and different gifts. Each new person changes us a little and helps us to grow. In the congregation there is no gift too small to glorify God.
As Episcopalians we are part of the Diocese of Central New York The Cathedral (St. Paul's) and the diocesan offices are both at 310 Montgomery Street, Syracuse, NY 13202-2093. The Diocese in turn is part of the Episcopal Church in the United States, an independent member of the worldwide Anglican Communion. The leader of the Anglican Communion is the Archbishop of Canterbury, The Most Rev. Rowan Williams. The leader of the Episcopal Church is The Most Rev. Dr. Katharine Jefferts Schori, Presiding Bishop. Through every part of the Church, the parish, the Diocese, the national Church and the Anglican Communion, we worship together and we serve God by serving others.
There is no church school at this time. We are looking for a new director and also teachers.
We would be happy to have you in our church. Visitors and new members can get acquainted and make friends at coffee hours after the 10am service (Sundays at 8 and 10, Wednesdays at noon, other holy days at noon). There are many special events at the parish at which newcomers are welcome. All services are open to the public. All meetings of Zion Church committees are open to everyone. You would be happy at Zion.
ZION ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Besides those mentioned previously, there are numerous activities and organizations that are part of the life of the church. These are listed below with a word of explanation where the function is unclear from the name.
Acolytes
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
The Altar Guild
Bible Study and Adult Religious Education Groups
Chalice bearers
The Churchyard Committee - This is the group that is responsible for decisions made about the Zion Churchyard, a consecrated burial ground for the ashes of members of the congregation and their loved ones.
The Choir
The Finance Committee
The Greeters
The Healing Ministry
The House Committee - This group generally oversees "visible" changes to the interior church property, approves nonmonetary gifts to the church, and makes recommendations to the Vestry concerning programs of improvement to the church property.
Lay Eucharistic Ministers to the Ill and Infirm
Lay Readers
The Masters of Ceremonies -These are members of the parish who organize and oversee special services such as weddings and Christmas and Easter services.
Prison Ministry
The Property Committee - These members of the parish are responsible for the upkeep of the physical building along with the grounds maintenance.
Sociable Singles
The Strawberry Shortcake Festival Committee. This group puts on a Strawberry Shortcake social event and fundraiser on Honor America Day.
The Stewardship Committee - This group leads the annual appeal to members of the parish and suggests ways to lead the congregation to understand Christian giving as an integral part of the Christian life.
The Ushers
The Worship Committee
The Youth Group
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