Upper Bermudian Lutheran Parish

Welcome!

Welcome to the Upper Bermudian Lutheran Parish. We are made up of two congregations – Mt. Zion Lutheran Church and Upper Bermudian Lutheran Church (Ground Oak).

Currently we have only one Worship Service each week, starting at 10:30 am and alternating between each church.

Check the Worship Schedule below to see the location of the Weekly Service.

Meet Ground Oak!

The oldest of the two congregations, Upper Bermudian Lutheran Church (known as Ground Oak) has a rich history which dates back to 1770. Please click below to learn more about our congregation, past and present!

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Meet Mt. Zion!

Mt. Zion was organized from the original congregation of Ground Oak in the mid 1800's, and the two have shared a continuous and close relationship for over a century. Please click below to learn more about us.

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Contacts and Directions

Mt. Zion and Ground Oak churches are ready and willing to answer any of your questions. Please click below to reach out to us.

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News and Announcements

This Month

February 28, 2025

Pastor Fill-Ins for the Month

Mar. 2 – Lay Leader Kay Bupp GO
- Ash Wednesday – Pastor Linda Shipman GO
Mar. 9 – Pastor Linda MZ
- Mar. 12 – Ash Wednesday – Pastor Linda GO
Mar. 16- TWO SERVICES; Kay Bupp GO and Pastor Linda MZ both at 10:30 am
- Mar. 19 – Wednesday Lent GO
Mar. 23 – Lay Leader Kay Bupp MZ
- Mar. 26 – Wednesday Lent MZ
Mar. 30 –
(Note: For other events see Calendar under Community menu)

Announcements

January 22, 2025

Upcoming Parish Events

Mar. 2 – Piercing Word from Lancaster – Live music and drama “Love your Neighbor” at Ground Oak during worship service

Mar. 4 – CONGREGATIONAL Meeting at Mt. Zion with Bishop Dunlop – 6:30 pm

Mar. 9 – Communion moved to Mt. Zion this week only; ALSO Easter flower Sale begins: Lilies (GO) and Lilies/Tulips (MZ)

Apr. 27 – Whispering Creek Bluegrass at Mt. Zion

May 3 – Family Banquet at York Springs featuring “Keepin’ It Simple”

Give Today!

Our supporters give out of their desire to strengthen the Church, their wish to give something back to the community, and their commitment to ensuring that future congregation members and their children will benefit from the same opportunities past generations enjoyed.

Mtzionlutheran@outlook.com
groundoakchurch@gmail.com

Mt. Zion Lutheran Church
4200 Carlisle Road
Gardners, PA 17324
Office: 717-486-3158

Ground Oak Lutheran Church
185 Ground Oak Church Road
Gardners, PA 17324
Office: 717-528-4096

Ground Oak

Mt. Zion

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