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Lay and rostered leaders are invited to gather as the larger church and worship, connect, and vote.

Friday evening:

5:00 p.m. – Hearings, orientations, optional dinner

6:00 p.m. – Devotion, grounding in theme and Scripture

6:30 – 8:00 p.m. – Plenary 1

Saturday:

9:00 a.m. – Opening worship

10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Plenaries, lunch, speakers

Venue:

You Were Created for Such a Time as This; Jan Heyerdahl, 

guest speaker; Any Thyme 

This event is this Saturday, May 2nd from 2-4pm at Backhand Brew in St. Michael! 

We will meet at 1:50 outside of Backhand Brew. 

12821 44th Ct NE St Michael, MN 55376

We reserved two courts for anyone who wants to rotate through playing pickleball. Or we can set up a tournament!  If you have pickleball paddles you can bring them, or you can rent them there. You can also check some out for free from the library! They also have a cafe where you can get coffee among other things. 

Cost: $12 per person 

All ages and skill levels are welcome! 

Holy Communion is a part of all worship services on the first Sunday of the month.

If you are attending the online worship service, we know you won’t have the exact same elements that we use when we are in worship in the sanctuary. Gather any variety or wine or fruit juice, and any kind of bread product.

If you are receiving communion at any worship service, please complete an electronic communion card.

Sunday School is offered for age 3 to grade 5 during the 8:30 and 10:30 worship services.

Zion's Sunday School program follows a large group/small group model. Children will begin in worship with their families and then attend Sunday School after the Children's Message. When the children’s message is over, kids will gather for large group time to join in fun music, videos, activities, and skits to learn about the bible stories. After large group, kids will then follow their teachers to a classroom for small group time. Small group time is a time to dig deeper, ask questions, make crafts, do experiments, build friendships, and strengthen our relationship with God.

Storytime with Jesus is a social opportunity at Zion for families with young children.  This is for all caregivers and children at Zion and in the wider community.  In other words: you do not need to be a member to attend---all are welcome! 

The focus is on children learning through stories, songs, and play that Jesus loves them.  

First & third Tuesday of each month at 9:15 am to 10:30 am, in Trinity Hall. If you can’t be here by 9:15, come anyway!

Families are welcome to join this new opportunity for a themed story time each month.  Caregivers are encouraged to socialize while the children learn and play together.   No registration required, just come and enjoy! 

Interested in volunteering? Please complete this form.

Confirmation for students in 6th - 8th grade will be held on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-7:45pm beginning October 1.

Confirmation isn’t just an academic process or a requirement for membership at Zion. It’s about forming Christ-followers. Confirmation at Zion is a carefully designed program – one that is designed to bring youth to a closer understanding of God’s Word, their savior Jesus Christ, and the Church as a whole. 

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Don't know where to turn? 

The prayer shawl ministry (knitters and crocheters) meets in the prayer room on the first and third Thursdays of each month, from 1:00-3:00pm.  If you are unable to attend the meeting but still want to participate, contact the office to be included on email communications. 

Prayer shawls are made full of prayers for the recipients. Our hope is that when the shawl is worn, they can feel the warmth of Jesus’ support, guidance and love. 

 If you know of someone who would benefit from receiving a prayer shawl, please contact the Zion office.

The Harvest of Hands Group meets on the second and fourth Tuesday mornings at 9am and Wednesday evenings at 7pm. 

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All crafters are invited and encouraged to join the Harvest of Hands group for a fun craft session. New volunteers and ideas are always welcome.

Crafters can also work on projects at home. Supplies are available for home craft projects and canning. Contact Joy Arens for more information. There are some home project packets available by the office.

Whether your child has received communion before or are preparing for their first time, this family-centered workshop will help students explore the history, ritual, tradition and meaning of the sacrament of Communion. This class is designed for children in grade 3 and older. 

Sunday School is offered for age 3 to grade 5 during the 8:30 and 10:30 worship services.

Zion's Sunday School program follows a large group/small group model. Children will begin in worship with their families and then attend Sunday School after the Children's Message. When the children’s message is over, kids will gather for large group time to join in fun music, videos, activities, and skits to learn about the bible stories. After large group, kids will then follow their teachers to a classroom for small group time. Small group time is a time to dig deeper, ask questions, make crafts, do experiments, build friendships, and strengthen our relationship with God.

Spring Cleaning at Marysville Swedesberg Church & Zion Lutheran Church

On Sunday, May 17th at 12:30

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As Spring begins to shine around, it’s a great time to refresh the outdoors! On Sunday after church, join others for some projects at historic Marysville Church as we prepare for weekly Monday services or join for outdoor projects around Zion on Highway 25.

Please send a message to jcliftonblock@gmail.com or text at 612.759.5934 if your able to help.

July 22, 1928 – May 9, 2026

Betty Ann (Manteufel) Root age 97, passed away on May 9, 2026 after a sudden illness. Her memorial service will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at Zion Lutheran Church, Buffalo, at 11:00 a.m., with visitation beginning one hour prior to the service.

A graduate of St, Paul Humboldt HS, Betty married Jim Root in 1949. Together they raised their family of four children in the Crystal/New Hope area. After retiring from their respective jobs in 1983, Jim and Betty moved to Hackensack, MN where they spent the next sixteen years. In 1999, they completed their final move together and settled in Buffalo.  After Jim’s passing in 2017, Betty moved to Oaklee of Medina until her recent passing.

Betty was a loving and devoted wife and mother whose primary focus was the care and well-being of her family. Her fun-loving personality was infectious and she impacted all who were around her. She loved engaging with others in all sorts of activities – from card and board games to friendly discussions. Her introspective side was satisfied with her interests in crafts, quilting, crossword puzzles, and reading. In 1964 she began recording a list of the books she had read in an attempt to avoid reading the same book twice. From that time forward until her recent passing she had read 2565 different books.  A person of strong faith, Betty had hoped to live to be 100, but God had other plans for her. She is with him now.

Betty was preceded in death by Jim, her parents and brother, and granddaughter, Maggie.  She is survived by her children Deborah and Steven Buchholz, Stephen and Teresa Root, Elizabeth and Roland Dehmer, and Cynthia and Michael Windsor; 11 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.

Memorials preferred to Zion Lutheran Church or donors choice.

Interested in volunteering? Please complete this form.

This meal is offered October- May.

Confirmation for students in 6th - 8th grade will be held on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-7:45pm beginning October 1.

Confirmation isn’t just an academic process or a requirement for membership at Zion. It’s about forming Christ-followers. Confirmation at Zion is a carefully designed program – one that is designed to bring youth to a closer understanding of God’s Word, their savior Jesus Christ, and the Church as a whole.