We are excited to be worshiping together in-person as well as continuing to have an online presence. We are live streaming our worship services on our YouTube page at 10:00 am. Previously recorded and streamed services can also be found here at any time.

To access the worship service please see our YouTube Channel or go to Youtube.com and search for Montrose Zion UMC to access our page which appears as a big “M” in a gray circle. You will find our worship there! Try it out this week and catch up on any past services you may have missed! 

July Mission Challenge

For the month of July, we are collecting jam/jelly for the OPEN M Food Pantry. There is a bin outside the main doors or you can leave donations on the table in the Gathering Area.

Annual Conference

Bill, Jen and Chuck attended the East Ohio Annual Conference recently; click here to see the summary presentation. Chuck will be presenting this, this Sunday during worship also.

Preschool

YARD SIGNS ARE IN!! Please help us advertise our preschool by placing a colorful advertising sign in your front yard. Signs are in the Gathering Area. Thank you for your help!

Women's Luncheon Group

It was so nice to gather at Niko's Sandwich Board! Our next luncheon will be at noon on Wednesday, August 14, at Akron Family Restaurant on West Market near St. Vincent-St. Mary High School.  Click here for directions. There is a large parking lot behind the restaurant, and we will have a room to ourselves.

Our Prayer Room is Open!

Enjoy a few minutes of quiet before or after church. Fill out a Prayer Card found outside the door if you want prayer and/or prayer to help family and friends. You can also spend a few minutes at one of our Prayer Stations to enhance your prayer life. This cozy room is for us to become closer to Our God, Our Lord Christ, and Our Blessed Holy Spirit. Please Reach Out to use this room and our special Prayer Team. It is for you and those you care about in your community.  

Brookdale Montrose Events

Brookdale Senior Living is hosting a few events coming. See the flyers for more information on their Caregiver Support Group, Health Talk, Optimum Life: The 6 Dimensions of Well-Being. These flyers are also available at the Welcome Center.

District Newsletter: July 19 "Northern Waters News"

Weekly Groups:

Java & Jesus—Sundays at 11 am - on Summer break until September 8

Using the scriptures from Sunday's worship service, we dive deeper into them and discuss applications to our Christian lives. No preparation is needed. So come meet fellow parishioners and take part in the discussion. We meet in Room 8 in the basement at 11 am after worship.

Contact: Jo Quandt 330-714-6303

Wired Word—Sundays at 11 am - on Summer break

The Wired Word discusses big questions and scripture related to a current event each week while we fellowship with each other. No preparation needed, it is a new topic each week.

Contact: Samantha Gunkelman samevin@yahoo.com

Pickleball Group—Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. (Adults only)

Players of all levels are welcome. Consider joining this fun group. We have a weekly text to confirm players so please send your contact info to Beth or Marjorie.

Contact: Beth Gerberich bgerberich825@gmail.com or Marjorie Dye marjorietdye@gmail.com 

Tuesday Morning Bible Study—Tuesdays at 9:30 am

A little history, a little theology, a whole lot of life application! Every Tuesday morning except the last of each month.

Contact: Bill Liming bliming75@gmail.com 

Women’s Bible and Book Study—Wednesdays at 10 a.m. - on Summer Break

A combination of book and Bible Study as guided by the participant’s interests. A time for prayer and fellowship, as well. 

Contact Marjorie Cossin marjorie.cossin@gmail.com 

Monthly Groups: 

Bible and Beer Men’s Fellowship—Last Monday of the month at 7 pm

We gather the last Monday night of each month beginning in September from 7-8:30 PM at a rotation of houses. We wrestle with issues of life and faith. Bring your favorite beverage. Snacks provided (usually pizza!).  

Contact: Bill Liming bliming75@gmail.com 

Eat, Play, Pray— Next Meetings: TBD

Families, couples, kids and kids at heart are invited to gather for times of fun together. 

Contact: Jennifer Dyer mzumcstudent@gmail.com 

Food Bank Service Team—Last Tuesday of the month at 9 am

"You found me hungry and you gave me something to eat..." Live out the words of our Savior and make a huge difference in the lives of countless people across the greater Akron area. 

Contact: Bill Liming bliming75@gmail.com 

Other Groups (meeting frequency varies):

Book Club—next meeting Monday, August 12th at 7 pm

Come together for fellowship and to discuss a good book. Our next book is "The Salt Path" by Raynor Winn. We will meet on Monday, August 12th at 7 pm at MZUMC.

Contact: Liana Lake leach.liana@gmail.com 

Golf Club—Next meeting TBD

This will be a social golf group, providing an outlet to those interested no matter ability. We will meet the last Sunday of the month to learn and enjoy golf, and social time before or after events.

Contact: Lee Christman (leechristman1@gmail.com), Brad Beltz (bbeltz11@msn.com), and Mark Gerberich (mwgerberich@aol.com)

Children's Bulletins are available on the tables in the back of the sanctuary for kids ages 3+ and 7+.

Sunday School Classrooms:

Sunday school is starting back up September 10th at 11 am. We are excited to learn and grow in our faith.



Nursery (Rm 112): under age 3

Rainbow Room (Rm 106): Preschool & Kindergarten

Fishes & Loaves (Rm 131): Grades 1-3

Harmony Harbor (Rm 104): Grades 4-5

Check out the Children's Ministry Website for updates here

Sunday School and Children's Church lessons can be found on the church's YouTube Page. Each week Cyndi will be recording new and interactive lessons that your child can listen to from home!

The Youth Group will not meet regularly during the summer months. We will have a couple of meet ups in the community a couple of times so watch out here in the youth section and in the parent email for updates about those. 

The Parent Handbook and the New 2024/2025 Enrollment Handbook are ready to pick up for our enrolled children this year. Please stop by the table in the church hallway and check the School Roster for any corrections that need to be made. 

Open House: Saturday, August 24th from 10:00 - 11:30 am. 

Registration Update: Pre-K: 3 openings left, 4 Year Class- 2 Openings, 3 Year Class: 2 Openings Please help us advertise our registration for next year! Don’t forget to LIKE us on Facebook to help spread the word.

Summer Office Hours:

Monday - Thursday

9 am - 2 pm