Zion UCC Ministries
Altar Guild
The Altar Guild enhances the worship experience by preparing the Communion Elements, caring for the chancel paraments, creating visual reinforcement of the message, providing seasonal decoration and other creative activities.
Board of Christian Education
The Board of Christian Education (BOCE) administers the Christian Education ministry for children and adults. This includes Sunday School and Vacation Bible School.
Consistory
The Consistory is the governing body of the Congregation. This group of four (4) Elders and eight (8) Deacons are elected by the Congregation to serve two year terms. They are charged with oversseing and coordinating the ministry and mission of the church.
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee manages the financial resources of the church, prepares an annual budget and assists the Stewardship Committee in raising awareness of our need to support God's church.
Mission Outreach Committee
This outreach ministry is responsible for feeding the hungry through our Feed-A-Neighbor Food Pantry and Community Meal and the Summer Lunch Program. Monies contributed to the Mission Outreach Committee are also used to support disaster relief efforts, educational institutions, a child sponsorship, the Carbon Count Dental Van and much more!
Music Ministry
Zion's Music Ministry enhances the worhship experience through choral and instrumental music. Currently our music ministry includes Chancel Choir, Junior Choir, Senior and Junior Bell Choirs and various ensembles. The church also spearheads an ecumenical Christmas Cantata complete with orchestra which is held in our beautiful Sanctuary on the first Sunday of Advent.
Personnel Committee
This ministry deals with employee issues, interviews and recommends candidates for positions and salary and wage packages.
Property Committee
The Property Committee is charged with the maintenance and upgrading of our physical buildings and surrounding gorunds.
Spiritual Council
Four of the elected Consistory members serve as Elders. They are responsible for the Spiritual well-being of the Congregation.
Visitation Team
When you are sick or homebound, this group of consecrated and lay ministers assist the Pastor with visitations and the serving of the Sacrament of Holy Communion.
Welcome Team
Greets guests, serves as a hospitality team and invite visitors to Zion to become members.
Zion Opera Workshop
A unique group of thespians and musicians who perfrom an annual musical each March in Smith Auditorium. Members are from Zion and from the public at large.