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Alleluia children's ministry, Bible studies, Confirmation, "The Chosen" watch group, and more.

Upcoming Events

Online Photo Directory Day

Online Photo Directory Day

Sunday, February 23, 2025
10:30AM - 12:00PM
Zion Narthex
get connected with Zion's new online photo directory
"The Chosen" watch group
Multiple Dates

"The Chosen" watch group

Sunday, February 23, 2025
10:45AM - 12:00PM
Zion Youth Lounge / Library
one episode per week
Sunday Bible Study
Multiple Dates

Sunday Bible Study

Sunday, February 23, 2025
10:45AM - 12:00PM
Zion Room 8
after worship
Wednesday Morning Bible Study
Multiple Dates

Wednesday Morning Bible Study

Wednesday, February 26, 2025
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Zion Room 8
Alleluia!
Multiple Dates

Alleluia!

Wednesday, February 26, 2025
6:00PM - 7:00PM
Gift Zone
Lent Bible study

Lent Bible study

Wednesday, March 12, 2025
6:00PM - 7:00PM
Zion youth lounge
a midweek pause to rest in the Word
Learn to Paint

Learn to Paint

Sunday, March 30, 2025
10:45AM - 12:30PM
Zion Fellowship Hall
fellowship for all ages and abilities

News

Celebration Sunday with ingathering of 2025 Estimates of Giving: December 15 image

Celebration Sunday with ingathering of 2025 Estimates of Giving: December 15

In preparation, prayerfully consider your 2025 Estimate of Giving: ziondavenport.org/stewardship
Rev. Clark Olson-Smith

Blog

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Perpetual Offerings

financial gifts can keep on giving
Rev. Clark Olson-Smith
February 18, 2025
Loving your (political) enemies image

Loving your (political) enemies

Image credit: Police Dogs Attack Demonstrators, Birmingham Protests, © Charles Moore. Source. In Wednesday morning...
Rev. Clark Olson-Smith
February 5, 2025
More Good News to the Poor image

More Good News to the Poor

Yes, this week’s gospel is the same as last week’s. Zion’s worship follows a lectionary, a fancy word for “schedule...
Rev. Clark Olson-Smith
January 29, 2025
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The Living School

Essentials of Engaged Contemplation
Rev. Clark Olson-Smith
January 16, 2025
St. Elizabeth Hospital Fire image

St. Elizabeth Hospital Fire

tragedy and faith in action
Colleen Peterson
January 9, 2025
My Superpower image

My Superpower

by Lynn Meincke-Wohlers
Rev. Clark Olson-Smith
January 9, 2025
2024 best books, part 3 image

2024 best books, part 3

Pastor Clark's favorites
Rev. Clark Olson-Smith
January 1, 2025
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2024 best books, part 2

Pastor Clark's favorites
Rev. Clark Olson-Smith
December 26, 2024
2024 best books, part 1 image

2024 best books, part 1

Pastor Clark's favorites
Rev. Clark Olson-Smith
December 18, 2024
Joy Sunday, Celebration Sunday image

Joy Sunday, Celebration Sunday

joy, grief, and defiant love
Rev. Clark Olson-Smith
December 11, 2024
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Growing in Grace Through Giving

When we plant a garden, we don't expect instant results. Seeds need time, nutrients, and care to grow. Tending the...
Rev. Clark Olson-Smith
November 20, 2024
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The Messiah Poem

falling into love
Rev. Clark Olson-Smith
November 13, 2024
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Not Seeing and Yet Believing

led to faith by the blind
Rev. Clark Olson-Smith
October 21, 2024
Making Sense of Hurricanes, Heart Attacks, Miracles, and More image

Making Sense of Hurricanes, Heart Attacks, Miracles, and More

wisdom from Thomas Jay Oord
Rev. Clark Olson-Smith
October 16, 2024