Zion United Church of Christ
corner of Kelso Drive & Golden Ring Rd, 7146 Golden Ring Road • Baltimore, MD 21221-3186 • United States • (410) 687-0980 • UCC
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To all who seek peace with God, and a place of joyous service, Zion United Church of Christ opens wide its doors in Christian welcome.
The Mission of Zion United Church of Christ:
To worship and glorify God;
To preach, teach, and bear witness to the gospel of Jesus Christ;
To celebrate the Sacraments;
To realize Christian fellowship and unity within this congregation
and the Church Universal;
To render loving service toward humankind; and
To strive for righteousness, justice and peace.
To all who seek peace with God, and a place of joyous service, Zion United Church of Christ opens wide its doors in Christian welcome.
The Mission of Zion United Church of Christ:
Zion Evangelical Lutheran United Church of Christ has been in the community since 1865. Beginning with a small number of worshipers, our fellowship has grown to well over 400 members. We rejoice in the many blessings God has shared with us, and we look forward to the years to come. In worshiping, learning, serving and sharing there will be constant opportunities open to us. We embrace them joyfully, knowing that God always supplies His people with the Spiritual strength to meet every challenge.
Zion is a participating congregation of the United Church of Christ, created in 1957 with the merger of the Congregational Christian Churches and the Evangelical and Reformed Church. It combines the religious heritages from England and the European Reformation of the 16th century. Based upon God as Creator, Jesus Christ as Redeemer and the Holy Spirit as Sustainer, it is diverse in membership and ecumenical in community outreach.
We believe in the triune God: Creator, resurrected Christ, the sole Head of the church, and the Holy Spirit, who guides and brings about the creative and redemptive work of God in the world. We believe that each person is unique and valuable. It is the will of God that every person belong to a family of faith where they have a strong sense of being valued and loved. We believe that each person is on a spiritual journey and that each of us is at a different stage of that journey. We believe that the persistent search for God produces an authentic relationship with God, engendering love, strengthening faith, dissolving guilt, and giving life purpose and direction. We believe that all of the baptized `belong body and soul to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.' No matter who - no matter what - no matter where we are on life's journey - notwithstanding race, gender, sexual orientation, class or creed - we all belong to God and to one worldwide community of faith. All persons baptized - past, present and future - are connected to each other and to God through the sacrament of baptism. We baptize during worship when the community is present because baptism includes the community's promise of `love, support and care' for the baptized - and we promise that we won't take it back - no matter where your journey leads you. We believe that all people of faith are invited to join Christ at Christ's table for the sacrament of Communion. Just as many grains of wheat are gathered to make one loaf of bread and many grapes are gathered to make one cup of wine, we, the many people of God, are made one in the body of Christ, the church. The breaking of bread and the pouring of wine reminds us of the costliness of Christ's sacrifice and the discipleship to which we are all called. In the breaking of bread, we remember and celebrate Christ's presence among us along with a `cloud of witnesses' - our ancestors, family and friends who have gone before us. It is a great mystery; we claim it by faith. We believe the UCC is called to be a united and uniting church. "That they may all be one." (John 17:21) "In essentials-unity, in nonessentials-diversity, in all things-charity," These UCC mottos survive because they touch core values deep within us. The UCC has no rigid formulation of doctrine or attachment to creeds or structures. Its overarching creed is love. UCC pastors and teachers are known for their commitment to excellence in theological preparation, interpretation of the scripture and justice advocacy. Even so, love and unity in the midst of our diversity are our greatest assets. We believe that God calls us to be servants in the service of others and to be good stewards of the earth's resources. `To believe is to care; to care is to do.' We believe that the UCC is called to be a prophetic church. As in the tradition of the prophets and apostles, God calls the church to speak truth to power, liberate the oppressed, care for the poor and comfort the afflicted. We believe in the power of peace, and work for nonviolent solutions to local, national, and international problems. We are a people of possibility.
In the UCC, members, congregations and structures have the breathing room to explore and to hear ... for after all,
God is still speaking, ...
Upcoming Special Events:
You Are Invited to worship with us this Sunday!!!
We are located just off Pulaski Highway in Eastern Baltimore County...
minutes from the Baltimore Beltway and I-95.
Visiting us at Zion is the "RIGHT" thing to do...
from 695, take Exit 35 East onto Route 40 (Pulaski Highway).
Turn RIGHT at the light onto Rossvile Blvd and <
BR>RIGHT at the next light onto Kelso Drive.
Zion Church will be on your RIGHT.
Make a RIGHT onto Golden Ring Road
and another RIGHT into our parking lot.
Click on the compass above for a map.
When finished, use your browser's back button to return to this page.
Our sanctuary is handicap accessible and hearing aid loop equipped.
Large print copies of our weekly worship bulletin are available.
A nursery for children through age 5 is provided during Sunday worship service.
To reach us by phone: (410) 687-0980 or fax: (410) 687-9712.
Church office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Call us or click here to send an e-mail for more information.
Better yet, come worship with us one Sunday morning,
and you'll find a caring Christian fellowship with a place for you!
Upcoming Special Events:
You Are Invited to worship with us this Sunday!!!
We are located just off Pulaski Highway in Eastern Baltimore County...minutes from the Baltimore Beltway and I-95.
Visiting us at Zion is the "RIGHT" thing to do...
from 695, take Exit 35 East onto Route 40 (Pulaski Highway).
Turn RIGHT at the light onto Rossvile Blvd and < BR>RIGHT at the next light onto Kelso Drive.
Zion Church will be on your RIGHT.
Make a RIGHT onto Golden Ring Road
and another RIGHT into our parking lot.
Click on the compass above for a map.
When finished, use your browser's back button to return to this page.
Our sanctuary is handicap accessible and hearing aid loop equipped.
Large print copies of our weekly worship bulletin are available.
A nursery for children through age 5 is provided during Sunday worship service.
We hope you enjoyed your visit and return to our site again soon.
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Our Staff
Rev. Robert Ridenour
Pastor • ZIONUCC1@verizon.net
Rev. C. Larry Fisher
Mr. Eric Rosenfeld
Church Council President • erosenfeld9713@comcast.net
Mrs. Shirley Dalgo
Sunday School Superintendent • sjdalgo@comcast.net