Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Spy, Assassin – A Review
Movies are not academic documentaries; they are storytelling and drama. Filmmakers must always take some license to fit a complex story into two hours. Making a movie about a revered historical religious figure is a daunting challenge; someone will always be unhappy with the way you tell the story of their favorite religious leader. I […]
Advent (NC) Moravian Church: Sharing community for more than 100 Years
With beloved members, far-flung children of the congregation, and respected provincial representatives gathered close, Advent Moravian Church celebrated 100 years as an official Moravian congregation on June 23, 2024. Programs shared the theme “Jesus Still Lead On”, and told the history of the church dating back to its beginnings as a strong community Sunday school […]
Canadian full communion partners come together in prayer
In 2023, The Moravian Church Northern Province, The Anglican Church of Canada (ACC) and Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) came together in a full communion partnership. That agreement, called “One Flock, One Shepherd: Lutherans, Anglicans and Moravians: Called to Walk Together in Full Communion,” outlines and acknowledges the shared beliefs of each denomination. It […]
UNESCO World Heritage Site pastors share message of Moravian Unity
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Greetings from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, where we have gathered as pastors and church leaders to participate in a conference celebrating the recent recognition of “Moravian Church Settlements” as a transnational UNESCO World Heritage Site. This site includes the historic settlements of Bethlehem, Christiansfeld in Denmark, Gracehill in Northern Ireland, and Herrnhut in […]
Writing a guide to Compassionate Giving
Since the 1970s, the Rev. Judy Ganz has served the Moravian Church as a missionary, nurse, pastor and director of the Board of World Mission in North America. Drawing on this extensive experience in mission work in the field and administration, and on her deep reflection on mission practices and justice, Judy shares insights about […]
Rev. Dan Miller joins BWM staff
The Board of World Mission is pleased to announce that the Rev. Dan Miller will be joining our staff as the Director of Mission Service. As Director of Mission Service, Dan will be responsible for facilitating mission service opportunities to empower individuals to take part in mission both locally and globally. He will coordinate youth […]
Littletons honored with BWM 2024 Ted Wilde Mission Service Award
At a special worship service on Sunday, November 24th, 2024 at Grace Moravian Church in Mt. Airy, North Carolina, the Board of World Mission awarded Jim and Glenda Littleton with the Ted Wilde Mission Service Award. Each year, the Board of World Mission honors the memory of Ted Wilde, former BWM Executive Director and lifelong […]
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From the Pulpit to Prime Time: Rev. Kimberley Debus Brings Unitarian Universalism to the ‘Jeopardy!’ Spotlight
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In an interview with UU World, Debus shares how she became a contestant, what it felt like to impress host Ken Jennings, and why trivia brings out her spiritual side.
Outpouring of Episcopal support felt amid fires in Pacific Palisades, San Gabriel Valley foothills, Hollywood Hills
[Diocese of Los Angeles] Locally and nationally, the Episcopal community has rallied together, in a resilient outpouring of prayers, love and support as out-of-control Southern California wildfires blazed a second […]