Page 11 - Moravian Messenger July 2020

Last month, the PEC (Provincial Board), the Bishops and the Mission & Society Committee of the Moravian Church in the UK issued the following statement on the death of George Floyd and racism:
Over the last two weeks, the death of George Floyd has highlighted the harsh realities of racism and the negative impact that it has had on the lives of countless black people.
We abhor his murder and we offer our sincere sympathy to his family. Racism exists in our society and it can often go unrecognised. We are committed to taking action to challenge all forms of racism. Everyone is equal and everyone is created in the image of God, but centuries of racism have led to the perception that some lives are valued more than others.
We call on all of our brothers and sisters to affirm and uphold one of the key tenets of the Moravian basis of faith that “We oppose any discrimination in our midst because of race or standing, and we regard it as a commandment of the Lord to bear public witness to this and to demonstrate by word and deed that we are brothers and sisters in Christ.” (Ground of the Unity).
Notices
World Mission Committee Notice
Unfortunately, the 2020 Mission Conference, that was to be held at Hall Green Birmingham on 12th September 2020, has had to be postponed until next year, the date to be fixed when the present Covid-19 crisis has passed.
Old Moravian Messengers available
We have several back issues of the Moravian Messenger, dating back to August 2016. If you would like any copies please let the Editorial Team know at editorialteam@moravian.org.uk or call Church House on 020 8883 3409.
From Church House
Church House is hoping to reopen for office hours on Monday 6th July (this is subject to continuing government advice) but will remain closed to members of the public until further notice. This does mean that the Mission Flat and the Library will remain closed to visitors. The Book Room will reopen in August but only for telephone orders.
Provincial Diary for July
The PEC are continuing to work remotely, with daily online meetings to ensure continuity across our entire organisation: Church, BMB, Schools & Property. Provincial Committees are meeting online where possible.
Join us 3rd-5th August
Lots of activities including games, worship, bible studies, and craft Minimum 3 sessions a day
We are sorry that the coronavirus has meant our usual Summer Camp has been changed - but all the leaders are so keen we can still have a great time... ONLINE!
The summer camp team look forward to seeing you for a camp with a difference - bring your friends, sleep in
your own bed, eat your usual food.
Cost £15 to cover materials being posted out to you before camp.
Congregational Register
Deaths
5th May 2020 Br Ivan Kinghan University Road Belfast
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Martyrdom of Jan Hus
at Constance in 1415
Sea Sunday (www.seasundayhero.org) Disability Awareness Day
- moved to 27th September this year (www.disabilityawarenessday.org.uk)
World Day for International Justice World Day Against Trafficking
in Persons Eid-ul-Adha - Muslim
12
17
30 31
95
Stay at Home!
Forms from
your minister or Joy (youth@moravian.org.uk) Pre-registration is essential to ensure you get the materials you
will need.
and join us via Zoom.us
Ages 10-17
Dates to remember!
TENTS NOW OPTIONAL!