Zion's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Greensburg, PA
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Visit
140 S Pennsylvania AveGreensburg, PA 15601Gathering: Sunday 10:00 A.M. (Holy Eucharist)
When to go
Worship and gatherings
- Sunday10:00 A.M. · Holy Eucharist
- First Thursday12:05 P.M. · Worship and Luncheon
About
Summary
Zion’s Evangelical Lutheran Church is the first English-speaking Lutheran Church in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, serving the community for 177 years. Welcome to a warm and traditional congregation offering Sunday worship at 10:00 A.M. and First Thursday services. Located at the corner of South Pennsylvania Avenue and West Second Streets, the church is part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and features a sanctuary with dark, earthy tones that create a welcoming atmosphere for visitors.
Details
Zion’s Evangelical Lutheran Church is a historic congregation in the heart of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, with a legacy spanning over 177 years. Founded as the first English-speaking Lutheran church in the city, it continues to serve the community through worship, education, and outreach. The church is part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and offers a traditional liturgy centered on the Word and Sacraments. The sanctuary's dark, earthy tones create a unique and welcoming environment, and the church is known for its friendly and welcoming community. Members and visitors alike praise the beauty of the church and the warmth of its people, with many having been baptized or married there over the years. The church features a Social Room and Sanctuary, and the congregation gathers for Sunday School from Labor Day to Memorial Day, as well as a luncheon following First Thursday Worship.
From Faith Near Me
Zion’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Greensburg, PA, offers a welcoming, traditional worship experience rooted in a 177-year legacy. Visitors can expect a warm community atmosphere, earthy-toned sanctuary, and structured services that blend liturgy with fellowship, including Sunday School and monthly luncheons following First Thursday worship.
Pros
- A welcoming and friendly community with a strong sense of tradition.
- Traditional liturgy centered on the Word and Sacraments with clear service times.
- Facilities include a Social Room and Sanctuary for gatherings and worship.
- Sunday School programs run seasonally (Labor Day to Memorial Day).
- Monthly First Thursday Worship and Luncheon for community engagement.
- Historic church with a sanctuary design that creates a unique, earthy atmosphere.
Reviews from around the web
Public comments we collected from listing sources. Not written on Faith Near Me.
- Michael S.2 years ago
This was a fun experience to have been part of! I had been talking about this place for a while now, and what I saw when I got in there was not what I was expecting! That's not anything negative! I had no idea what I was expecting, and I love the dark, earthy tones of this place! It felt like I was underground with how dark it was in there, and I had actually climbed a couple stairs to get into the sanctuary from the front doors, and I was very much above ground! It took me a while to get acclimated to where I was at in there, and to take in everything around me, but I love this place nonetheless! The parishioners were so sweet, and on this particular day, they were doing some fellowship downstairs in their hall, and one of the ladies there was explaining how to use an AED, and how to do CPR, and I, already being knowledgeable about it, offered to help with the demonstration, and they were happy to see that they had another one so knowledgeable in this effort, and I explained a few more details to clarify the simplified instructions. Everything went over very well, and Reverend Chafee had even sent me an email after I visited thanking me for coming and said that I was welcome to join them again if I wanted to! Nice!! I definitely will be returning at some point!!
- Holly Connora year ago
Wonderful church and community. Everyone is so welcoming and the church itself is beautiful. Great experience.
- Lauren Sarver3 years ago
Was baptized 64 years ago in this church and both my parents got married to each other in 1950 in the church and my deceased dad was baptized in 1929
- Barbara Hillis6 years ago
Great church with very friendly people!
- Nicholas Kayhart4 years ago
Gorgeous church. Friendly parish.
Services and facilities
Services
- Sunday School (Labor Day To Memorial Day)
- Luncheon Following First Thursday Worship
Facilities
- Social Room
- Sanctuary
Events and programs
First Thursday Worship and Luncheon
Monthly
A Holy Eucharist service followed by a luncheon in the Social Room.
Connect
Social