The history of Zion Lutheran Church began in Hinsdale, Illinois on November 14, 1886, when the first service was held in the old Fullersberg schoolhouse. Dr. E. A. Kraus, president of Concordia Teachers College, presided over the service. In January of 1887, Rev. John Strieter of Immanuel, Hillside, began conducting bi-monthly services for the Hinsdale community. The community responded with much enthusiasm to these services and on April 15, 1888, a congregation was officially formed, with 21 members signing the charter. ZION was the name given to the new, and proud congregation.

In April, 1888, a vacant lot at Vine and Second Streets was purchased for the purpose of building a house of worship. The church, complete with tower and bell, was completed for the cost of $2,515, $1,000 of which was raised by the small congregation. The building was dedicated on October 14, 1888. 1889 also the purchase of land, as five acres north of Hinsdale were purchased as a cemetery plot for the Hinsdale congregation.

The congregation celebrated its 25th anniversary on April 20, 1913. It was at that time that a resolution was passed to erect a new house of worship on the plot of land at the southwest corner of Grant and Second Streets, purchased in 1911. The new church was completed for the cost of $23,481. Dedication for the church was on March 14, 1915. The increased facilities brought a spiritual reawakening. One of the first meetings saw 22 new members joining the voters Assembly.

In 1888, Zion celebrated its centennial which began on Easter Sunday, April 19, 1987, when Dr. Ralph Bohlmann, President of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, delivered a sermon to the people of Zion. The sanctuary was also refurbished in 1988.

In 2005 a new addition was added to Zion. An expanded narthex strengthened fellowship within the congregation and provided a more welcoming area for visitors. New entrances, accessible restrooms on the main level and an elevator provide ease of access for everyone. Enlarged offices make serving members easier. The Early Education Childhood Center provides a cheery, welcoming atmosphere for 2 to 5 year old children.

Zion congregation is wonderfully diverse. As we learn to live our lives building and strengthening relationships with Jesus Christ and each other, we desire to be a source of comfort and spiritual renewal to others.