Thanksgiving through Advent

Please see below for a list of upcoming events for the Church of the Reconciliation and Zion Lutheran.

Tuesday, November 23, 2021 | 7:00 PM
COMMUNITY ECUMENICAL THANKSGIVING SERVICE
Location: 1ST Congregational Church of Oxford: 355 Main Street, Oxford, MA – joins the churches of Webster and Oxford. The Rev. Karen Fournier officiating.

Ministry efforts from both Church of the Reconciliation and Zion:
*Collection of children and teens (with some adult) socks, hats, mittens, gloves, and jackets. Starting as soon as possible and continuing through the winter months. These items will be distributed through the Webster Public Library.

*Starting at Thanksgiving – The assembly of gift bags containing  $5 or $10 gift cards, candy bars, and gum. To benefit the residents of the Reconciliation House of Webster.  Gift cards must come from the following: McDonald’s, Dunkin Donuts, Price Chopper, Super Cuts, or a pre-paid Visa card.

Wednesday, December 15, 2021 | 7:00 PM
BLUE CHRISTMAS SERVICE
Location: Zion Lutheran: 70 Main St, Oxford, MA

This is a Service for those who have difficulty coping with the Holiday Season and is under the direction of the Zion Stephen Ministry.  All are welcome.

Sunday, December 19, 2021 | 6:00 PM 
GERMAN CHRISTMAS SERVICE
Location: Zion Lutheran: 70 Main St, Oxford, MA

Christmas service is spoken and sung in German.

Friday, December 24, 2021 | 5:00 PM
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE
Location: Zion Lutheran: 70 Main St, Oxford, MA

Traditional Christmas Eve service with participation by children.

Friday, December 24, 2021 | 7:00 PM 
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE
Location: Church of the Reconciliation: 21 North Main St, Webster, MA

Traditional Christmas Eve service.

Everyone is invited to attend either or both of these Christmas Eve services.

NO CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICE AT EITHER CHURCH.

Sunday, December 26, 2021 | 10:00 AM at Zion. 
LESSONS AND CAROLS
Location: Zion Lutheran: 70 Main St, Oxford, MA

This is a joint service for the Church of The Reconciliation and Zion Lutheran to hear lessons and to join in the singing of Christmas hymns.  

CHURCH BETTER TOGETHER

Trunk or Treat

Zion Lutheran Church will host their first Trunk or Treat has been postponed to Saturday, November 6, from 3:00 – 5:00 pm. 

Those that will be decorating their vehicles are invited to arrive at 2:00 pm to set up their trunks. Please make sure that you have plenty of “treats” to hand out. For those not decorating a car and bringing a “trunk or treater,” or those that simply want to see what Trunk or Treat is about, we invite you to start arriving at 3:00 pm. “Maps” and parking information will be provided when you pull into the church parking lot. 

In addition to decorated vehicles, we will have cider and donuts, carved pumpkins, a craft for the children, and spooky music. This event is great fellowship for everyone and ALL are welcome. 

For anyone that is interested in decorating a car for the event, please contact Caitlin Seaman at seaman.caitlin@gmail.com, or 774-289-8404.

Animal Blessing Service

Zion Lutheran Church & Church of the Reconciliation

Saturday, October 09, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Outdoor Chapel of Zion Lutheran Church in Oxford

Donations of dog and cat food for a local shelter are welcomed and appreciated. For the safety of all participants: All dogs must be leashed, cats in a carrier. Each family will receive a certificate of Blessing for their pet.