Zion's Neo-Gothic Structure Zion Evangelical-Lutheran Church of Detroit

Parish Services

Elevation of the Chalice during Mass

The Holy Eucharist

Holy Mass is celebrated every Sunday at 10:00 a.m.; on Wednesdays & Fridays at 9:30 a.m.; at 7:30 a.m. on Saturdays; and on feasts as announced in ZIONNEWS.

Holy Absolution

Private Absolution (as taught in Luther's Small Catechism) is available by appointment. All confessions are kept in strictest confidence.

Daily Prayer

The Office of Lauds (the Church's morning prayer) and Vespers (the Church’s evening prayer) is prayed as announced.

Catechesis

Catechesis is "Instruction in the Christian Faith." Catechesis begins when one inquires about membership in the Evangelical-Lutheran Church; yet it continues in various forms throughout the life of a Christian.

Those desiring membership at Zion Church are asked to speak with the Pastor. In order to receive the Sacrament of our Lord's Supper, instruction in the Christian Faith according to the Scriptures and Luther's Small Catechism is necessary. There is no fee or obligation for Instruction.

Those who are already members of Zion mature and deepen in their understanding of the Faith and their love for the Lord and neighbor by attending Holy Mass and, as schedules permit, partaking of one or more of the following forums for learning by ongoing catechesis.

Didache, a review of the basic teachings of the Christian Faith, follows Holy Mass on Sundays in the Fall and Spring. It is intergenerational and provides for lively discussion.

Wednesday Bible Study, a traditional verse-by-verse examination of a portion of Holy Scripture, follows Holy Mass on Wednesdays.

Office Hours

The Parish Office is open from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday. The Pastor is on call 24 hours a day.

Visitation of the Hospitalized and Homebound

The Pastor is willing to visit those members of the Parish who are hospitalized or homebound. Visitation includes Scripture readings, prayers and the Holy Eucharist. Please contact the Pastor if you know of someone in need of Pastoral visitation.

Sunday School

Children ages 3 to 12 are invited to attend Zion Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. on Sundays from September to May. There is no cost or fee.