Zion Lutheran Church ELCA

About this church

Zion Lutheran Church in Iowa City is an ELCA congregation at 310 North Johnson Street. Sunday worship is at 9:30 a.m., and the service is built around liturgy and music. It blends ritual, traditional hymns, special music, and preaching tied to the scripture readings of the day. Communion is celebrated every week, and a printed order of worship lets visitors follow along. Music is a strong feature of the congregation, with organ, brass, soloists, and handbells, and the church lists a choir, bell choir, brass group, and flute choir. Worship is also available online, with the weekly bulletin and hymn list posted on the website.

Before worship, a lectionary Bible study meets at 8:15 a.m. on Sundays and Children's Sunday School begins at 8:30 a.m., running September through May for preschool through twelfth grade. A nursery is available during the service. Confirmation is offered for sixth through eighth graders, and youth ministry for grades seven through twelve organizes fellowship nights, service projects, and Bible study. Adults can take part in adult education, a community action team, social justice work, and a church library. The congregation is also a Reconciling in Christ church. The office is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; confirm times on the website before visiting.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 4, 2026. Sources: Worship time, Sunday School, Bible study · Worship style and music · Worship schedule · Youth ministry

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