Zion Building on Dedication Day 1923

This is what our newly constructed church building looked like on January 28th 1923, the day our congregation dedicated it.

*Photos from the Betzel Family scrapbook*

2023 Anniversary Celebration!

Join us on Sunday, January 29, 2023, for worship followed by a potluck dinner, as we kick off our anniversary celebration by rededicating our 100-year-old church building and our lives to the Glory of God! Note: We are just getting started. Our big 125th anniversary celebration will be October 28 & 29. Save the dates! (Find more History here)

History Highlights Related to Our 100 Year Old Church Building and Property

1922 – Construction of the Zion Building began
1923 – Church is dedicated in January. Also 3 lots next to the church are purchased.
1925 – Pool Table added to Fellowship Hall
1926 – Parsonage built at 2808 Pershing
1947 – New Hammond Organ installed in sanctuary
1934 – First of the stained glass windows added
1935 – Neon cross added.
1955 – Education wing built
1958 – Parking lot on Birch Street acquired
1964 – Last of the stained glass windows added
1965 – Also 2818 Pershing property purchased for teacher’s living quarters
1971 – Renovation of sacristy, narthex, and fellowship hall
1972 – New Rodgers Organ installed in sanctuary
1973 – 2808 Pershing began use as church office
2005 – New Rodgers Organ installed in sanctuary
2007 – Interior of sanctuary refreshed and windows refurbished
2015 – Fellowship Hall flooring replaced after flash flooding
2020 – Sanctuary and Auditorium equipped for live-streaming

Zion Under Construction

It seemed appropriate to include these “under construction” photos in this post also. Dedication Day of the completed sanctuary was a momentous time for Zion.