Pastoral Installation Celebration · November 14–15, 2026
A sacred beginning.
A future we embrace together.
Join the Mount Zion family as we honor Reverend Charles Reginald Johnson, Sr. and gather in faith, fellowship, gratitude, and purpose.
One God · One People · One Purpose
Pastoral Installation Service
Mount Zion Baptist Church
1634 Rev. Dr. S. McKinney Avenue, Seattle
Installation Celebration Banquet
A semi-formal evening of fellowship at the Seattle Convention Center, Summit Building, Terrace Room.
Worship & Fellowship
Installation Weekend worship at 10:00 AM, followed by a reception.
Meet our new pastor
Reverend Charles
Reginald Johnson, Sr.
Rooted in faith.
Committed to people.
Pastor Johnson brings a heart for the Gospel, prayer, and service to Mount Zion. Elected by the congregation in March 2026, he previously served for sixteen years as Senior Pastor of Cochran Avenue Baptist Church in Los Angeles.
He earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Southern California and a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Together with his wife, Virna L. Johnson—affectionately known as First Lady V—he continues a shared calling to ministry and community.
A place for you. Every Sunday.
Let us worship together.
Join the Mount Zion family in person or online. Sunday School begins at 8:45 AM; Children’s Church and Worship Service begin at 10:00 AM.
Mount Zion online · Gather in faith
Watch live & past services.
Join our church family in worship wherever you are. Watch the live service, see what is coming next, or revisit a message that speaks to your heart.
Choose a recording under Related Videos to watch a past service or event. Use the player controls for sound and full screen.
Open the full streaming page →Gather in faith. Grow in fellowship.
What’s next at Mount Zion
October 18–31, 2026 · Church announcements
Gather in the Word. Stay united in prayer.
Updates from the October 18 bulletin. All times are Pacific.
This week: worship, teaching & prayer
- Sunday, October 18 · 5:00 PM: Third Sunday Unity Service on the PrayerLine. Coordinator: Deaconess Doris Smith.
- Tuesday, October 20 · 7:00 PM: Virtual Tuesday Night Teaching (TNT): Stewardship of Time, Psalm 90:12 and Ephesians 5:15–17. Instructor: Rev. Dr. Julie Vaughn.
- Wednesday, October 21 · 6:00 PM: Diaconate Prayer Service on the PrayerLine. Theme: Grace Changes Everything.
- Wednesday, October 21 · 7:00 PM: Zoom Bible Study continues the Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 5:1–48. Instructor: Rev. Dr. Phyllis Beaumonte.
For virtual class access, contact the church office.
Mount Zion PrayerLine
Monday–Friday at 7:00 AM; Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 7:30 PM.
Call 425-436-6306 · Access code 147230#. Coordinator: Elma Horton.
October: a month of consecration
Week 3 · October 18–23: Prayer, fasting and thanksgiving at home. The bulletin calls for a Monday–Friday fast, 6:00 AM–6:00 PM, with water only during the fast and one meal between 6:00 and 9:00 PM. Obey all medical requirements and observe dietary restrictions.
Week 4 · October 25–31: Prayer, meditation and thanksgiving at home. Devote 45 minutes each day: 15 minutes for each practice.
Souvenir Book advertisements
The deadline is now Friday, October 23. Purchase your ad online or after worship. Contact Sarah Dean, Coordinator.
Submit your advertisement →Quarterly church meetings
Advisory Council at 9:00 AM in the Sanctuary, followed by the All-Church meeting at 10:00 AM.
Contact the office →Usher Ministry’s 78th Anniversary
Serving With A Smile: 78 Years of Hospitality, Humility, and Hope. Pastor Johnson will deliver the message. Join us for lunch in the Fellowship Hall before the program.
Anniversary details →Women’s Ministry workshop
All women are invited to the Membership Drive and Workshop in the Fellowship Hall. Twana Manning, Church and Community Coordinator.
Ministry details →Breast Cancer Awareness
Wear something pink and visit the Cancer Support Group’s foyer table for survivor gifts and information about mammogram screening assistance.
Cancer support resources →Gather for worship
Join the Mount Zion family in person or online for prayer, praise, and the preached Word. There is a place for you here.
Plan your visit →Installation & Celebration
Pastoral Installation Service at 10:00 AM, followed by the semi-formal celebration banquet from 6:00–8:00 PM.
Explore the celebration →Worship & Fellowship
Continue Installation Weekend with worship at 10:00 AM and a reception with the Mount Zion family.
Weekend details →Grow · Serve · Belong
There is a place
for you here.
New to faith, new to Seattle, returning to church, or ready for a church home? We welcome you with joy. Let us walk together in the love of Christ.
Plan your first visit
Know what to expect, where to find us, and how to join Sunday worship at 10:00 AM Pacific.
Plan a visit →Become a member
Learn about new-member classes, baptism, and the Right Hand of Fellowship.
Membership information →Find your ministry
Use your spiritual gifts, build relationships, and serve across generations and our community.
Explore ministries →Connect with the church
Reach the church office for prayer, pastoral care, membership questions, or practical assistance.
Contact Mount Zion →Stay connected to the life of the church
Faith. Community.
ZIONEWS.
Discover ministry highlights, member celebrations, service opportunities, and the dates that bring our church family together.
Come worship with us
Your seat is waiting.
Mount Zion Baptist Church1634 Rev. Dr. S. McKinney Avenue
Seattle, Washington 98122Get directions →