by Joshua Drobena | Jan 16, 2019 | News Releases
TORRINGTON, CT (SZS) — The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is traditionally observed on the eight days beginning January 18, which is the Feast of the Confession of St. Peter, and ending on January 25, the day commemorating the Conversion of St. Paul. It is a...
by Bishop Wilma Kucharek | Dec 19, 2018 | Messages from Bishop Kucharek, News Releases
Let Us Go Now to Bethlehem “…the angel said… I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. … When the angels had left…, the shepherds said to one another,...
by Joshua Drobena | Dec 19, 2018 | News Releases
TORRINGTON, CT (SZS) — Since November, the people of the Slovak Zion Synod have been involved in the formation and raising up of the children of God of all ages, while preparing for the birth of Christ. On All Saints Sunday, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in...
by Joshua Drobena | Oct 30, 2018 | News Releases
TORRINGTON, CT (SZS) — With autumn comes the changing colors of the leaves and a growing chill in the air. However, while nature may be slowing down for the winter, many of us are picking up our pace as we resume our work and school schedules. The same is true...
by Joshua Drobena | Aug 23, 2018 | News Releases
Update: Added information about memorial services that was not previously finalized at time of original publishing. Article follows: The Rev. Dr. Hans-Fredrik Gustafson + 1935—2018 + Spes mea in Deo est With reverence and affection, our Synod remembers Hans-Fredrik...
by Joshua Drobena | Aug 15, 2018 | News Releases
TORRINGTON, CT (SZS) — With summer comes the many joys that accompany a renewed focus on wellness and self-care, such as much needed vacations and downtime. Yet, many in our Slovak Zion Synod family are also enjoying a sense of renewed love, mission, and...
by Joshua Drobena | Jul 7, 2018 | News Releases
TORRINGTON, CT (SZS) — Our Synod, in partnership with the leadership of the Lutheran Theological Seminary of Comenius University in Bratislava, Slovakia (Evanjelická Bohoslovecká Fakulta, Univerzita Komenského), is hosting three seminary students as this...
by Joshua Drobena | Jun 11, 2018 | News Releases
TORRINGTON, CT (SZS) — On Sunday, May 13, 2018, the people of St. Peter and St. Paul Lutheran Church in Blue Island, Illinois celebrated the beginning of their ministry under the pastoral leadership of the Rev. Marjorie Vander Wagen. Bishop Wilma S. Kucharek...
by Bishop Wilma Kucharek | May 18, 2018 | Messages from Bishop Kucharek, News Releases
This Sunday, May 20, is Pentecost Sunday, the day in which the church celebrates the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples (Acts 2:1-13), making it the birthday of the church. Its name derives from the fact that it falls 50 days after, and including, Easter...
by Bishop Wilma Kucharek | May 10, 2018 | Messages from Bishop Kucharek, News Releases
May this day in which we observe the Ascension of our Lord, remind you that our crucified and risen Lord Jesus who brings you grace and peace also reigns in glory! +Bishop Wilma S. Kucharek
