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Palm Crosses + Holy Week = Easter

Palm Crosses + Holy Week = Easter

On March 30, a group of faithful volunteers gathered to continue the tradition, started by member Wilma Carling years earlier, of folding palm frond crosses for Palm Sunday weekend. Over five hundred crosses were handed out to worship attendees.     Holy Week...

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A Little Closer to Heaven

A Little Closer to Heaven

Pastor Mike Rueckert and Facilities Manager Steve Dussl ascended to new heights as they changed out light bulbs and fine-tuned Zion's Sanctuary lighting just in time for Easter Worship.  

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A Visit with Mary Jo at the Organ

A Visit with Mary Jo at the Organ

Zion Pre-K students recently joined organist, Mary Jo Gothmann in the Sanctuary. After playing a piece, she invited them up to the balcony to have a turn at the organ. The children enjoyed playing the keys and listening to the largest and the smallest pipes....

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Zion Kids Present Christmas Program

Zion Kids Present Christmas Program

Zion Kids answered the question “Whatcha gonna call that baby?” during their Christmas program on Dec. 18, 2022. Kids from Holy Shenanigans, Kid City, Whirl Wednesday, Joiz-n-Noiz and the Children’s Choir joined together to present “His Name is Jesus.” Check it out at...

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Zion Pre-K Turkey Gets His Feathers

Zion Pre-K Turkey Gets His Feathers

In November, Zion Pre-K had its annual food drive to support the ACBC food shelf. Students/families were asked to bring in pasta, peanut butter, soup, and cereal. All items were accepted but students were given the goal to donate non-perishable food that they may eat...

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Ringmasters Performed Commissioned Piece

Ringmasters Performed Commissioned Piece

On November 20, the Zion Ringmasters performed the world premiere of a handbell piece commissioned specifically for them in memory of former Ringmaster member, Karen Krantz. The piece, Arirang, was arranged by Jason Krug, a well-known composer and arranger of handbell...

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Zion Quilts Blessed and Donated

Zion Quilts Blessed and Donated

Zion's quilters made 170 quilts this year! These quilts were blessed last weekend and are being distributed to the following locations: Lutheran Social Services, ACBC, St. Cloud VA, Global Health, Bridgeview, Bridging, Bundles of Love, and Lutheran World Relief. Thank...

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Luminaries for Loved Ones

Luminaries for Loved Ones

On Sunday evening, Nov 6, our Luminaries for Loved Ones event took place in Zion’s CLC from 5:30-7 p.m. Paper bags decorated with the names of loved ones and illuminated by tea lights crisscrossed the floor. People were able to walk through the luminaries and remember...

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1601 4th Avenue, Anoka, MN 55303

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