Moravian Church in North America

Second Sunday after the Epiphany Invited  This story is one to which I often refer when giving the prayer at a wedding reception. I like to remind us that Jesus was present with those who gathered to celebrate a wedding banquet. His presence allowed for an unexpected blessing to occur: the first miracle of Jesus’ […]

(Portions of this prayer are adapted from the Moravian Book of Worship, Liturgy for Christian Unity, pages 122-126, Used by permission of the Interprovincial Board of Communication) The Watchword for the Week: Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord. 1 Corinthians 12:4-5 Loving […]

The Board of World Mission continues to coordinate emergency funding and mission teams seeking to assist residents impacted by severe flooding caused by the remnants of Hurricane Helene. The BWM is cooperating with Laurel Ridge, the Moravian Camp and Conference Center located in Western North Carolina, to house and feed those interested in assisting with […]

The Moravian Church in America, Northern and Southern Provinces, became a joint member of Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP), in 2006 through resolutions passed at both Provincial Synods that year—the 125th Anniversary of Moravian ministry and mission work in Palestine and its ongoing operation of the Star Mountain Rehabilitation Center in Ramallah (in the […]

First Sunday after the Epiphany Our True Home What a beautiful day to worship the Savior with the fellowship of believers! What a beautiful picture the baptism of Jesus paints for us of the relationship for which our hearts were made and for which they yearn. The Father, Son, and Spirit are present for one […]

The Watchword for the Week: God says, “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.” Isaiah 43:1 Gracious God, from the busyness of our lives, we pause to remember that we are yours. We seek to make you a part of our every moment. Magnificent are […]

NORTHERN PROVINCE Mountainview Moravian Church Due to declining membership and in accordance with Paragraph 1019 of The Book of Order, Mountainview Moravian Church, Hellertown, PA had its final service of worship and thanksgiving on November 24, 2024. Pastoral Changes Rev. Greg Behrend, pastor and administrative director at You Belong in Green Bay, Wis., has accepted a 12-month […]

Each week, Moravians across the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean share a common message through their Sunday bulletins. As we prepare to enter a new year, we share insights written for Epiphany Sunday and the second Sunday after Christmas. Thanks to writers past and present for their contributions, and to the Rev. Hermann Weinlick for […]

Convo is a tradition that youth and young adults in the Moravian Church have enjoyed since 1957. Held every two years, Convo traditionally rotates between a gathering here in North America for high schoolers and a gathering elsewhere in the Moravian Unity for young adults. Beginning with the 2025 Convo for high schoolers, the Board of World Mission is honored […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Second Sunday after Christmas Grace upon Grace “In our sleep, pain which we cannot forget falls drop by drop upon the heart until, in our own despair, against our will, comes wisdom, through the awful grace of God.” The Greek poet Aeschylus, who penned this line five centuries before Christ, speaks of wisdom that can […]

The Watchword for the Week: God has made known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure that he set forth in Christ. Ephesians 1:9 Watchword for Epiphany (January 6, 2025): Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. Isaiah 60:1  Like […]

The IBOC has created a lectionary calendar to make worship planning easy. This calendar includes Sundays and special days for Lectionary Cycle B, including special Sundays assigned through the PEC Synods. Click this link to access the printable calendar.

First Sunday after Christmas Day Spiritual Growth and Maturity During the first century in Israel, a child would begin to attain adulthood at the age of twelve. And Jesus, having attained that status, was taken to the Passover festival in Jerusalem, in compliance with God’s law recorded in Exodus 23, which required all males to […]