Zion Lutheran Church Church: Where Faith and Community Meet

Zion Lutheran Church is a historic and active congregation in Sunbury, Pennsylvania. The church is at 15 S 5th St, Sunbury, PA 17801.

History

The congregation in Sunbury has a long and rich history, with its origins dating back to 1772. The first church building, which also served as a school, was erected at the northeast corner of Walnut Street and River Avenue, marking it as the first church in Sunbury.

In 1793, a new church named "The German Lutheran Church of Sunbury" was constructed at Third and Church streets. This site saw further development in 1854 when another church, featuring a high steeple, was built on the same location. The name of the church was changed in 1877 to "Zion's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Sunbury, Pa."

The present Gothic structure, built in 1921 from Indiana Limestone and located at Fifth and Market streets, is notable for being one of the largest churches in northcentral Pennsylvania. Additionally, Degan chimes were installed as a memorial to those who lost their lives in World War I, and a Moeller pipe organ was generously donated by the J.M. Francis Bible Sunday School Class.

Throughout the years, the church has remained a significant presence in the Susquehanna Valley, evolving its narrative as a community committed to living out Christ's love.