Hanna Jackson joined MMFA in September 2023, bringing with her a wealth of experience within the Moravian Church community. Prior to her role at MMFA, Hanna served as the Communications and Special Projects Manager for the Board of Cooperative Ministries in the Southern Province from 2017 to 2021. Additionally, Hanna is an enthusiastic and active member of Calvary Moravian Church in Winston-Salem, a place of worship that has been a cherished part of her family’s tradition for many generations.Hanna is an alumna of Appalachian State University and boasts over a decade of successful experience in the fields of communication and marketing. Her most recent position was as the Marketing and Communications Specialist at Commercial Realty Advisors, a prominent commercial real estate and development company based in Winston-Salem.Outside of her professional life, Hanna is a devoted mother to her two young children, Ford and Norah, alongside her husband, David. She dedicates her time to serving on various boards at Calvary Moravian Church and her children’s preschool, Messiah Moravian. In those rare moments of free time, Hanna indulges her passions for baking, crafting, and taking on DIY projects around her home.
End-of-Year Fundraising Essentials Webinar WEBINAR RECORDING Are you part of a Moravian ministry looking to enhance your fundraising efforts as 2024 comes to an end? Join our upcoming webinar where we’ll cover the top strategies for growing generosity to your organization before December 31st. Whether you’re on the staff or board of a Moravian…
At Clemmons Moravian Church, the spirit of community and the beauty of nature have come together in a remarkable way. Thanks to a generous grant from the Moravian Ministries Foundation in America, they created a flourishing pollinator garden that has brought joy and inspiration to the preschool children, parents, staff, and congregation. In October…
We are thrilled to announce that the Moravian Ministries Foundation has awarded $200,946.25 to 28 organizations through our Grant-Making Field of Interest Funds! These grants support organizations working in the areas of hunger, housing, health, prison ministry, environmental sustainability, and racial awareness. They are a testament to our commitment to fostering thriving ministries that…
See the Forest AND the Trees: An Integrated Approach to Stewardship WEBINAR RECORDING Go beyond traditional stewardship practices and explore a holistic approach to a healthy stewardship ministry during this informative and engaging webinar. We’ll look at the forest AND the trees as we focus on both stewardship’s significance in our lives as…
Have you ever thought about how important it is to take care of our planet? Environmental stewardship means being responsible with natural resources like air, water, land, and wildlife. It’s about doing small things in our daily lives to help protect the environment, like using less plastic, recycling, saving water and energy, and supporting businesses…
King Moravian Is on a Mission (Blitz!) Each year King Moravian Church (King, NC) hosts a Mission Blitz weekend in October. Participants from faith communities across the area help neighbors with all kinds of home improvements and maintenance. The Blitz The Blitz began about 18 years ago thanks to youth in the church. They had…
“What’s Next?” West Side Moravian Church, Green Bay, Seeks Racial Justice and Understanding For several years members of the West Side Moravian congregation have sought to do justice as they work toward God’s justice in their church and community. Through workshops, book discussions, events, and activism, they are committed to acknowledging and understanding the sin…
New Year, New You, New Stew! Laura Watson It’s a new year. Time for a fresh start. Resolutions, change….we are naturally resetting, making plans, and looking ahead as 2024 begins. What does this “new year mindset” mean in our churches? Especially when it comes to stewardship? What does that word even mean? And, more importantly,…
We are excited to welcome two new members to MMFA’s Grant Advisory Committee: David Whittle and Jane Gehler. David Whittle David Whittle is a member of Faith Moravian Church in Washington D.C. During his twenty plus years there, he has served on the Board of Trustees and is currently the Financial Comptroller, as well as…
Clothing Field of Interest Fund “Snapshot” – 2021/2022 “I needed clothes and you clothed me.” Matthew 25:36 Sunnyside Ministry, Winston-Salem, NC: $800 for diapers to distribute to families who come to the Clothing Center. Diapers are frequently requested but are not donated as often as other items, especially larger sized diapers. Sunnyside’s Clothing Center typically…