September and Labor Day Weekend mark the end of summer both officially and unofficially, regardless of what the weather says. Hopefully as we see nature change before our eyes it can be a reminder to all of us to give thanks for our joys and blessings. We serve an amazing God who give us more…
By Gray Styers Last year, First Moravian Church on South Elam Avenue in Greensboro received a grant from the Moravian Ministries Foundation in America to establish a community garden to address food insecurity. This week, after numerous challenges, The Rev. Barbara Styers delivered the first fruits from the new garden to the food pantry at…
The Hope Center in Albion, Illinois has a broad mission to serve the needs of their community and the surrounding towns. One of those towns is West Salem, where our Illinois Moravians worship. I had an opportunity to visit the center last month and speak with Steve Smith, the Director. Started as a pregnancy support…
Moravians are cooking up something good at Essentials Café. And there are never too many cooks in the kitchen. In fact, a number of local congregations and organizations are supporting this new “pay-what-you-can” food ministry. It’s an Emerging Ministry of the Moravian Church in America, Northern Province. If you’ve made a gift to the Hunger…
Debt forgiveness is one of the oldest requirements of God’s people (see Deuteronomy 15:1-2). And if you have contributed to the Moravian Healing & Health Field of Interest Fund, you have honored and participated in this act of mercy. In 2022 Trinity Moravian Church in Winston-Salem, NC received a grant for $2,500 from this Healing…
Then shall all the trees of the forest sing for joy before the Lord. Psalm 96:12 Where do you find joy in the natural world? As people of faith, what’s our role in ensuring future generations will also find joy in God’s creation? In his book Every Good Thing, Dr. David Jones shares four reasons followers…
If you’re serving on the Joint Board of a Moravian congregation, or are a past, present, or future Trustee, Tools for Trustees is for you! This one-hour online class is an introduction to the resources available to congregations through the Moravian Ministries Foundation in America. You’ll learn how our tools can: Develop and support stewardship…
Estamos Unidos Imagine feeling unsafe in your neighborhood. Imagine not fitting in with your peers. Imagine being discriminated against because of the color of your skin. Imagine experiencing food insecurity. Imagine encountering language and cultural barriers every day. Now imagine having a place to go where you know you’ll be ok. Imagine connecting with others…
In his book “Having Nothing, Possessing Everything,” the Rev. Michael Mather poses this question: “What does it look like to live as if the gospel were true?” When you visit Tricklebee Café, you find an answer. Located in a Milwaukee neighborhood that has experienced violence and neglect, Tricklebee is a pay-what-you-can community café offering healthy…
For the past six years, Home Moravian Church has partnered with The Moravian Church in Albania to minister to residents of Bathore. Bathore is an informal area created after the 1990’s as people from rural areas of northern Albania looked for a better life. The Rev. Dana Myers, a founding member of the Home Moravian…