Listed below are resources to the websites of several organizations, agencies, and endeavors supported by the Moravian Church in America and throughout the world.
The Moravian Church in America is divided into the Northern and Southern Provinces. To learn more about the structure, policies, and history of the Southern Province of the Moravian Church, click here
Salem Congregation
Salem Congregation is a religious and charitable non-profit representing thirteen Moravian churches in the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Its basic mission is to serve their church members, the communities where the churches are located, and the larger purposes of all Moravian churches within the United States and elsewhere. Click here for more information.
It was a mission venture that brought Moravians to America in the 1700s. Moravians continue to reach out locally and internationally in an effort to promote and share the Gospel. Much of the organized mission work of the Moravian Church is discussed and promoted on the website of the Board of World Mission. History, current mission focus, and areas for potential involvement may be found on this site.
Sunnyside Ministries
Sunnyside Ministry is a local agency of the Moravian Church that expresses the love of Christ by providing short-term emergency assistance for life’s basic needs to families who find themselves in crisis situations. Friedland is involved with this ministry in a number of ways. Click here to learn more.
Many of our members participate, volunteer, and support the Moravian Church’s camping program at Laurel Ridge Camp and Conference Center. Established in 1960 and located less than 2 hours away in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the camp and retreat center has many opportunities for personal and group retreat and development. Click here to learn more.
The purpose of the Moravian Music Foundation is to preserve, celebrate, and cultivate the musical life of Moravians. Since the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, Moravians in America fostered musical activities of high quality and rich diversity, with both instrumental and vocals. The work of the foundation is highlighted on their webpage.
Moravian Archives
As Moravians are among the oldest denominations of Christian churches, we diligently strive to maintain accurate records and archival information. A host of information is preserved in the Moravian Archives, being affiliated with the Moravian Historical Society. Click here to learn more.
One of the early spiritual leaders of the Moravian Church, Count Nicholas Von Zinzendorf placed a high importance on education. That tradition is maintained among the Moravian-affiliated schools in America. Some of those are
Moravian ministers are educated and trained at Moravian Theological Seminary.