The Mount Newsletter for January 4, 2026

You are also invited to Church School at 9:30 AM!


Please mark your calendars for our first virtual Quarterly Church Business Meeting of 2026 on Monday, January 12th at 7:00 PM. On the agenda will be our 2025 Financial Report and proposed changes to the Church Constitution.

(Active Members received an email with proposed changes last week. If you did not receive it, hard copies will be made available.)

Joint Ministry meeting with deacons and trustees will be held on Saturday, January 10th at 9:00 AM.




For 2026, we want to reintroduce ministers, deacons, and church members to serve as worship participants. If you are interested, please email office@smzbc.org OR call the church office (804-648-7511). Please do not verbally share your interest after worship on Sunday. NOTE: those who participate must be able to meet for about 30 minutes the Saturday before they serve.



In an effort to keep everyone safe during worship and ministry activities, our Trustees are asking all members and guests to help us maintain a secure environment. In this current climate, we must all do our part to stay vigilant and protect one another. Please remember the following important guidelines:

Be aware of your surroundings at all times while on church property. If you see something that doesn’t feel right, notify a Trustee or Staff Person immediately.

Do not prop open any exterior doors under any circumstances. All doors should remain closed and locked unless they are being actively monitored.

Arrive on Time for Worship: Arriving on time also helps us maintain a secure environment, as it reduces the need to open the exterior doors multiple times once worship has begun.

Exit the building promptly after worship and other events so that our Trustees can properly secure the church.

Thank you for partnering with us to make Sixth Mount Zion a safe and welcoming place for everyone.