One of the most unique things about the Moravian Church is its proficiency in keeping comprehensive records. Since the founding of the Gracehill Moravian settlement in 1759, ministers have kept diaries, congregation meetings have been recorded and birth, death and marriage records meticulously preserved.
2026 marks the 1200th anniversary of Christianity in Denmark. In the year 826 a Benedictine monk named Ansgar reached Denmark. The transition to Christianity took more than a century and is marked by King Harald I Bluetooth’s runestone in Jelling from around the year 965.
‘Be strong, let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord.’ Psalm 31:24 The Unity Women’s Desk (UWD) 5th Consultation took place last month in Arusha, Tanzania.
Holy Week is a very busy and very beautiful time for Moravians in North Carolina. In addition to the readings for Holy Week each evening, Home Church has a communion service on Thursday, a crucifixion service at 2:15pm on Good Friday, a lovefeast Friday evening, and a Great Sabbath concert on Saturday evening.
Our Saviour says, ‘Come unto me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will refresh you. Take my yoke on you and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart, and you shall find rest for your souls.’