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9:15am Bulletin for September 24, 2023
Our Beliefs

Our Beliefs
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God - We teach that there is one God, eternally existing in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
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Jesus Christ - We teach that Jesus Christ is both fully God and fully human, who by His death on the cross has redeemed us.
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The Holy Spirit - We teach that the Holy Spirit's gifts are available for all.
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Human Nature - We teach that people are sinful and need God's grace.
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Salvation - We teach that Christ provides salvation. This salvation is a free gift.
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The Bible - We teach that through the Bible we hear God speaking to us. The focus is God revealed in Jesus Christ, the living word.
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The Church - We teach that we are a part of a holy community made up of fellowship of people in the global church.
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Prayer - We teach that God answers prayer and we call upon God for guidance, wisdom and healing.
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Sacraments: We teach that Jesus instituted Holy Baptism and the Lord's Supper. We celebrate Communion every Sunday and all are welcome to communion.

Our Faith
Zion is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Northern Illinois synod. The ELCA is a Christian denominations, with about 4 million members and nearly 10,000 congregations across the United States, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton
8765 W Higgins Road
Chicago, IL 60631
800-638-3522
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Northern Illinois Synod
Bishop Stacie Fidlar
Rock Island Synod Office
Augustana College
Sorensen Hall 258a
639 38th Street
Rock Island, IL 61201

Our Values
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Grace: Unconditional love and mercy
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Outreach: Building partnerships at and beyond Zion to express Christian community with words and actions
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Discipleship: Daily following the ways of Christ
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Stewardship: We respond to the grace of Christ by sharing our time, talent and treasures
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Community: Strengthening Christian relationships at and beyond Zion
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Justice: Intentional advocacy, reconciliation, and building a community of peace
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Inclusivity: we welcome all people regardless of age, class, culture, ethnicity, race, age, gender-identity or sexual orientation