1) Today is known as Juneteenth. On this day in 1865 – the year that Zumbro was formed – the last slaves in America were set free. Confederate soldiers had surrendered in April of 1865 but word didn’t reach the last enslaved Black people until June 19, when Union soldiers brought the news of freedom…
1) We had some great fun this past Thursday night. About 20 cars, including several convertibles, showed up. We were going in parade to the homes of our high school graduates. To cover all the graduates, we had three different parade routes. Banners were flying, horns were honking, and gift bags were shared. It was…
1) We have just a couple of weeks remaining in our Easter sermon series: We’re All in this Together. Here is the schedule: May 24 – Jesus Breaks Down Walls and So Do We – Ephesians 2:11-22 May 31 (Pentecost) – We’re All in This Together – Acts 2:1-21 Just a reminder: Zumbro’s mission statement…
1)This coming Sunday (and Wednesday) we will be celebrating communion during worship. In a world of COVID-19, it may feel a bit different, but hopefully lifegiving. Those listening on the radio and those streaming are invited to participate. We invite you to set a table at home. Gather a piece of bread and some wine/juice…
1) During the season of Easter, we are remembering our baptism. This is especially appropriate as we envision the new cross that will be at the front of our sanctuary. Zumbro is named after a river. We imagine the River of Life flowing out of the cross, under the chancel, and out to the new…
