Clergy & Staff

The Reverend David Fredrickson

RevDave@zionchurchmanchester.org | Tel: (802) 362-1987

In September of 2022, we welcomed the Reverend David Fredrickson as Priest-in-Charge for both Zion Church and St. John's Chapel.

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Dawn Castiglia

Parish Office Administrator

office@zionchurchmanchester.org | Tel: (802) 362-1987

Office hours are:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday - 10 am to 4 pm.

Thursdays - 12 noon - 4 pm

The office is closed on Saturday and Sunday.

Christopher Lewis

Organist and Director of Music

clewis0820@gmail.com | Tel: (802) 236-4991

Zion Vestry

(with term expirations)

David Brinson, Junior Warden (2026)

Sue Bryant, Clerk (2027)

Donna Ciulla (2025)

Michael Giordano (2026)

Mary Jo Gourd, Senior Warden (2027)

Astri Kilburn (2027)

James Lewis (2026)

Deb Moser, Treasurer (2027)

Sharon Walker (2025)

Ministry Leaders

Spiritual Life Team leader:

Pete Mull

Stephen Ministry Co-leaders:

Donna and Phil Ciulla

Our Beliefs

As the people of God, we believe in the following tenets of the Christian faith:

Jesus Christ is the Head of the Church

*Epheisans 1:22; Colossians 1:18*
We are a church which has experienced the wonder of personal commitment to Christ. Through worship, prayer, and greater understanding of scripture, we desire to deepen our walk of faith, knowing that from Him all gifts and graces flow.

The Church is the Body of Christ

*Ephesians 1:23; Corinthians 12:27*
We are a people of many gifts and talents, working to become the servants Jesus want us to be, both with our time and resources.

All Baptized Christians are Ministers

*11 Thessalonians 1:11-12; James 5: 13-16*
At Zion we take this principle to heart and minister to one another. Leaving all prayer and pastoral care to the rector is not our style. Joy and good humor abound as we celebrate our Christian life together.

Our Purpose is to Love God and Serve Wherever We’re Called

*1 Peter 4: 8-11; Hebrews 13:1-2; Matthew 28: 18-20*
We are eager to go to work and accept the challenge of fulfilling this principle. We stand in readiness to pursue the direction of outreach ministry which best utilizes our resources and the unique spirit of Zion Church.

Mission

WHY WE EXIST

To know Christ’s love, and to share it with others.

Values

WHO WE ARE

Christ-centered
Intentional
Compassionate
Joyful

Vision

WHAT WE ASPIRE TO BE

Zion Episcopal Church is a vibrant community deeply rooted in prayer, spiritual growth and service.

A church in Manchester, VT that seeks to

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Church history

Zion Church

Originally founded in 1782, Zion Church remains a vibrant Episcopal parish located in Manchester Center, Vermont.

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St. John’s Chapel

The beautiful summer chapel originally built in 1867 in Manchester Village, continues to welcome visitors from mid-June to September.

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