Zion Church Of the City Of Baltimore

Zion Church Of the City Of Baltimore

Baltimore, Maryland

Zion Church of the City of Baltimore is a registered national historic landmark located in downtown Baltimore between City Hall and the Baltimore Farmers' Market & Bazaar at 400 E Lexington Street. Founded in 1755, it serves as the mother church of Lutheranism for the Baltimore metro region. The church is known for maintaining uninterrupted German language services for over 265 years, the longest continuous German services in the nation. Services are conducted in both English and German. Throughout the year, the church hosts renowned annual events that celebrate its German heritage and welcome visitors from near and far. The church describes itself as a welcoming home for all, following the teachings of Baltimore's earliest settlers.

Denomination

Lutheran

Phone

410-727-3939

Services

Worship

Sun11:00 AM

Other

Sun9:30 AM

Languages

English, German

Style

Romanesque Revival architecture

Last updated August 2026

Zion Church Of the City Of Baltimore
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Congregation size

200-500

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