Moravian Church in North America

The watchword for the week: Since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 5:1   Let the whole earth be joyful in you, O God, We greet you with gladness and celebrate your gift of peace. We know that you are creating us, you are alive in us, […]

The Moravian Ministries Foundation in America shares its Impact Report 2024.  For more information or to learn more about the MMFA, visit www.mmfa.com

The updated Catechism for the Moravian Church in America was introduced in 2021. Researched and developed by the Interprovincial Faith & Order Commission, the updated catechism is intended to be a summary of the Christian faith, to be used for the instruction of confirmands and new members of the Moravian Church. This catechism is not […]

Each week, Moravians across the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean share a common message through their Sunday bulletins. This month, we share insights which expound on Luke 8:26-39. Thanks to writers past and present for their contributions to the Moravian bulletin series. Luke 8:26-39 (NRSVUE) Then they arrived at the region of the Gerasenes, which […]

At Calvary Moravian Church in Winston-Salem, the death of a member’s close family member sparks not only the usual procession of casseroles and desserts, the usual flood of cards and emails, flowers and memorial gifts, but a very practical response as well. The Bereavement Box ministry began several years ago, and is continued by Calvary’s […]

On September 27, 2024, Hurricane Helene paid a visit to western North Carolina—with wind, rain, and even more rain. The Upper Mountain Research Station, just four miles away from Laurel Ridge, recorded over 17 inches of rainfall in our area. Ashe, Wilkes and Allegheny counties, along with much of western North Carolina—the area surrounding Laurel […]

At the 2022 Southern Province Synod, delegates passed Resolution 11, asking the Provincial Elders Conference to establish licensed ministry to better serve Souther Province congregations and fellowships. Acting on this resolution, the Commission on Ministry and the Commission on Congregational Development appointed a Lay Ministry Task Force to study the possibility of establishing a new […]

On Monday, April 14th, 2025, the Board of World Mission signed a covenant agreement with the Moravian Church in Zambia, officially making them a global partner of the BWM. In her opening remarks, BWM Director of Mission Engagement, the Rt. Rev. Dr. Amy Gohdes-Luhman, shared that we create covenant relationships to show how people of […]

“We can’t do it!” “Our church doesn’t have enough people who will volunteer!”  “Where will the money come from?”  “It will cost too much money for a meal!” Our Bible study group had a strong desire to attempt the Bethany Café Program that was already established in three churches in the community of Kernersville. N.C. […]

Day of Pentecost “Got Their Fill” of the Spirit  I waited tables in college to pay the bills. Generally, the tips were better when folks had enough to eat, their drinks were topped off regularly, and they enjoyed good company. You could tell by the satiated look on people’s faces when they “got their fill.” […]

(Ordination of the Rev. Dena Fortuzi as a Deacon in the Moravian Church in Albania) Watchword for the week: For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. Romans 8:14 Spirit of the Living God, open our lips and we shall sing of your wonders; open our eyes and we […]

(Participants of the 2023 Young Adult Convo Singing Songs of Praise in Herrnhut, Germany) The watchword for the week: Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous, and give thanks to his holy name! Psalm 97:12 Today is a day for praise, Today, we give thanks to the God who has created us. Today is a day […]

Ascension Sunday Created to Love These verses from John 17 are usually used to stress the unity of the church as the gift and desire of Jesus. But these verses also say something else about our faith: despite the gulf between God the Creator and humanity the creature, we can relate—just as we as human […]

Sixth Sunday of Easter Love: Command and Gift We are coming to the end of the Easter season. Ascension Day is near. Jesus is preparing to return to heaven, and this moment is pivotal for us and his followers, one last chance to ask, “Jesus, what’s next?” But Jesus has already answered. Remember Holy Week? […]

The watchword for the week Jesus says, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.” John 14:27 We give thanks for your peace, dear God; hear now our expressions of gratitude. We praise you for your freely given love and the gift of your Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ. Amid our busy […]

The Watchword for the week: Jesus says, “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give water as a gift from the spring of the water of life.” Revelation 21:6 This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it. We […]

Fifth Sunday of Easter Love One Another One of the church’s fundamental principles is the doctrine of the imago Dei: every individual is created in God’s image and likeness and is deeply loved and valued by God. God’s unconditional love for all produces in the people of God God’s very character, holiness, purity, and the […]

As Moravians with a deep heritage in ecumenical kinships, we join the National Council of Churches (NCC), of which we are a member body, in affirming the recent election of Pope Leo XIV.  As stated by the NCC: “The National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA (NCC) joins Christians globally–Protestant, Orthodox, and […]

Watchword for the week: Salvation belongs to our God who is seated on the throne, and to the Lamb! Revelation 7:10 Gracious Lord, from whom our salvation comes may your Holy Spirit renew us. Help us to lay aside those things that lead us astray from you, and help us embrace those things that bring us […]

Fourth Sunday of Easter God’s Voice The passage of John 10:22–30 begins with a conversation between Jesus and some Jews. It’s interesting that those men tried to pin him down on whether he was the Messiah, because most Jews heard Jesus’ claim about this relationship with God as blasphemy, declaring in John 10:33, “You, though […]