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Membership is like changing your mindset from that of a guest to that of a host.

Membership is not necessary to participate in the life of the congregation, including worship, communion, children’s ministry, and other activities.

However … Membership is what moves many people toward feeling like Zion is their church.

Becoming a Member of Zion

Most often, individuals become official members of Zion by attending a new member orientation and affirming membership at Zion, after being baptized at another church. A New Member Orientation is held several times each year, focused on getting to know the staff and other members. There will also be a brief overview of Lutheran Christian beliefs and practices, the ministries of Zion, and the expectations of members.

Others become members of Zion by:

  • Being baptized at Zion
  • Being confirmed at Zion, after being baptized at another church
  • Transferring membership from another church

Individuals do not become members by

  • Marrying a member of the congregation
  • Having a child baptized or confirmed at Zion (although the child will become a member)
  • Worshiping or other participation at Zion

Membership Records

Zion maintains a database of members and friends of the congregation.

Voting Members

According to Zion’s constitution, voting members are confirmed members who have both communed (and submitted a communion card) at Zion and made a financial contribution of record at Zion in the current or preceding calendar year.

  • Please use a connect card when you commune and a pew envelope when you make a cash donation (electronic and check contributions are automatically attributed).
  • Please let us know if your contact information or family situation changes.
  • If you are unsure of your voting member status, please contact Angela in the church office.

Engaged Members

An engaged member is one who has in the current or previous calendar year, communed, AND given financially, AND been involved or volunteered at Zion.

Active Members

An active member is someone who has contributed OR communed OR connected to a small group or ministry team in the current or previous year.

Zion’s Bylaws (BL5.01.) describes circumstances where an inactive member may be removed from the church membership rolls.ab

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April 14, 2024 9:30 am

New Member Connect - Youth Room


Contact
Kim Haggen
Kim@zionbuffalo.org
Building
Youth Room

New Members

You are invited to attend New Member Connect. This is for both those who are brand new to Zion and those who have been around for many years and just not gotten around to becoming an official member. 

Membership is one way of connecting to this faith community.  Membership affirms that we are connected together for the mission of this congregation and for the mutual development of our faith in Christ Jesus. “New Member Connect” is an opportunity to spend time in conversation with Zion pastors, staff, and others and to find out more about our mission and vision before committing to membership.

The format of this gathering has changed from the past: gather in the youth room (on the East side of the building - towards the lake) between worship service (9:30-10:30am), where we will have a comfortable spot waiting for you! Children are welcome and the nursery is open and staffed during this time as well. Coffee, juice, and light breakfast choices will be provided.

Angela Bengtson

Membership & Database