In-person Service Information:
We respect and understand that there are some who are not ready to return. Please evaluate your risk level and make your decision accordingly. If you are at a higher risk, we encourage you to stay home.
- Attendees will be asked to wear masks and observe social distancing rules. Families in the same household may sit together, but we will ask that there is a 6 ft space between family groups.
- There will be signs posted at the church and certain pews will be marked off.
- Hand sanitizer will be available.
- We ask that anyone who has knowingly been exposed to COVID-19, has a fever over 99, or is showing any symptoms consistent with COVID-19 to stay at home.
- There will be no passing of the peace.
- Offering will be collected at the back of the sanctuary. The usher will bring it up during the doxology and return it to the rear.
Kroger Plus Card: Use your Kroger Plus Card and help support Zion UMC.
When you shop at Kroger, just swipe your Plus Card! Here’s how to enroll:
- Visit KrogerCommunityRewards.com
- Sign in to your online account, or create an account
- Find and select our organization (83616), and click “Save”
You’ll keep earning your rewards (fuel points) and Zion will receive donations from Kroger.
Most purchases will earn you rewards and Zion donations, including Gift Cards, which you can buy for your favorite restaurants and use yourself or give as gifts.
Zion United Methodist Church
Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Rev. Scott D. Meeker
Going on This Month - November 2020
Updated Nov. 28
Sunday Services
We have resumed in-person services with restrictions. See below for additional information.
PLEASE OBSERVE THE SOCIAL DISTANCE AND MASK RULES TO HELP KEEP OUR MOST VULNERABLE ATTENDEES SAFE.
We will continue Live-stream on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZIONUNITED.ORG/
November Events/Dates
- Due to recent increases in COVID rates in Hamilton County, we will not be serving communion this month.
- Sunday School resumes Nov. 1.
- Chimes Choir Rehearsal - Rehearsals for Advent will begin Nov. 29. If interested in joining the Chimes Choir, please contact Bonnie or Martha.
Advent Related Announcements
- Decorate Church for Advent Season - For those attending in-person services on Sun., Nov. 22, please consider staying after to help decorate for the Advent Season.
- Advent Candles and Readings - If you or your family would like to light the Advent candles please contact Pastor Scott. Dates are Nov 29, Dec 6th, Dec 13th, Dec 20th, and Dec 24th.
- Chrismon Tree - Due to COVID restrictions, we will do the decorating of the Chrismon tree differently. Prior to each Sunday Service of Advent, decorations will be available for you to place on the tree.
Help us fill the tree by Christmas Eve!
- Poinsettias - We had to pre-order Poinsettias, and may/may not be able to get more. If you would like a Poinsettia, please see Martha asap. They are $10 each.
Announcements
- Please continue to support the church with your tithes and offerings.
- If you are unable to attend in person, we have a few giving options.
- You can mail in your offering. If you are local, we can arrange to pick up your offering.
- We do have an electronic giving option.
- Please contact Bob Grout, Danny Stacy, or Pastor Scott for additional information.
- If you are unable to attend in person, we have a few giving options.
- We are looking for people interested in running the Sound/Video on Sundays. Please contact Pastor Scott or Rick.
- If you have joys or concerns, please send them to Pastor Scott via email or text, or you can call our prayer chain.
- Reminder to continue to check on your neighbors, especially the elderly.
- We urge you to support local charities that continue to serve those in need. If you have food donations, there is a bin sitting outside our door. You can also mail in checks for Tram or BLOC Ministries Cleves.
- Puzzles/Games - Swap puzzles and games using the bin out front.