Moravian Church Northern Province

Responding to God’s Call for Mercy: A Bible Study on Immigration – Moravian Church Northern Province The MCNP Racial Justice Team is announcing a new resource for congregations entitled, Responding to God’s Call for Mercy: A Bible Study on Immigration. This Bible Study is commended to you by the…

The Responding to God’s Call for Mercy Bible Study and all corresponding resources, including the new slide decks, are available to download, share, and copy at buff.ly/VWyrpzv

Responding to God’s Call for Mercy: A Bible Study on Immigration – Moravian Church Northern Province The MCNP Racial Justice Team is announcing a new resource for congregations entitled, Responding to God’s Call for Mercy: A Bible Study on Immigration. This Bible Study is commended to you by the…

One way the Bible Study may be used is as a sermon series. To assist you with that option, the Racial Justice Team recently prepared five sets of PowerPoint slides, one set for each session of the Bible Study.

Earlier this year, the MCNP Racial Justice Team provided a Bible Study on immigration entitled “Responding to God’s Call for Mercy," which offers a faithful overview of immigration challenges and blessings, suggestions for caring for immigrant and refugee neighbors, and resources for further study.

The Rev. Cathy Kolwey was installed as the pastor of Waconia Moravian Church in Minnesota on Sunday, September 21st. It was a wonderful celebration! We invite your prayers for the Waconia congregation and for Sister Kolwey and her family as they welcome this new season of ministry.

The Rev. Jodie Harney was installed as the pastor of Edgeboro Moravian Church in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, September 7th. Please be in prayer for the members of Edgeboro Moravian and for Jodie and her family as they transition together in this ministry.

The Rev. James Joniec was installed as the pastor of Advent Moravian Church in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, August 17th. Please hold Brother James, his family, and the Advent congregation in your prayers as they begin their ministry together!

The Rev. Dave Bennett, president of the Provincial Elders' Conference, writes a reflection for the Festival of August 13th: buff.ly/0NpIqwa.

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On August 9, our world acknowledges together the “International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples.” Dating back to 1994, this day comes at the endorsement of the United Nations to raise awareness and protect the rights and cultures of indigenous communities worldwide. Read more: buff.ly/961nokz.

Welcoming The Gate Community Church, a new Moravian congregation – Moravian Church Northern Province After a year of prayer and conversations, the Provincial Elders’ Conference, in consultation with the Eastern District Executive Board, is thrilled to announce the approval and acceptance of The Gate…

A special service of welcome and commemoration will be planned for the near future. Area congregations are welcomed and encouraged to attend.

Pastor Eric Schwartz offers his heartfelt gratitude in being welcomed into our Moravian family in a video statement which can be found at buff.ly/5Qm5hln

The Gate – A Faith Community Every week we meet simultaneously in person and over Zoom. Please contact us for log in info. Visit our Facebook Page for other info!

The Gate will begin their ministry with us by residing in our church facility in South Bethlehem and by working in collaboration with the EDEB to complete their charter and constitution per the Book of Order. Additional information can be found about The Gate Community Church at: buff.ly/FfesIoX

These conversations began following an expressed interest by The Gate leadership to join the Moravian Church as a ministry partner and as a participating member of an inclusive and vibrant Moravian mission community.

Our Family is Growing… After a year of prayer and conversations, the PEC, in consultation with the EDEB, is thrilled to announce the approval and acceptance of The Gate Community Church of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, as a new member congregation of the Moravian Church, Northern Province.

You are invited by the MCNP Racial Justice Team to Sacred Ground this fall, to walk through chapters of America’s history of race and racism, while weaving in threads of family story, economic class, and political and regional identity. Learn more: buff.ly/eR3P3H2

In the August Moravian Monthly, read about Moravian Youth Convo, preorder your 2026 Daily Texts, find out about a new ecumenical opportunity to learn about race and faith, and more! Click here to read: buff.ly/iG8Rn8n

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The Rev. Charlie McDonald, Moravian University Chaplain, writes a reflection on Luke 11:1-13 and the Lord's Prayer: buff.ly/qvozcvg.

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Keith Gohdes, member of Canaan Moravian Church in Davenport, North Dakota, and lay member of the Northern Province Provincial Elders' Conference, writes a reflection on Luke 10:25-37: buff.ly/gMR994P.

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The Rev. Melissa Johnson, President of the Eastern District Executive Board, writes a reflection on the witness of Jan Hus: buff.ly/R2T5tRp.

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The Rev. Dr. Hermann Weinlick, retired pastor living in Minneapolis, Minnesota, writes a reflection on Luke 9:51-62: buff.ly/7YvntSg.

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Desna Henry Goulbourne, pastor of United Moravian Church in New York, New York, writes a reflection on Luke 8:26-39: buff.ly/hUN3BMc.

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Leaders who organized the event included the Revs. Jim Wallis, Adam Russell Taylor, and Barbara Williams Skinner. Episcopal Bishop Mariann Budde concluded the Pentecost witness with prayer, beginning with a hymn verse, “(For everyone born) A Place at the Table.”

our faith, to pray, and to speak out for justice, mercy, and love.” The current reconciliation bill will cut billions of dollars from SNAP and Medicaid programs, resulting in the loss of food and medical care for millions of people with devastating consequences for their family's lives...

The Rev. Sue Koenig, MCNP Director of Racial Justice and Healing, attended the event and shared, “It is essential that the church respond to Jesus’ command to love our neighbors, to feed the hungry and care for the sick. It is also essential for the church and all who follow Christ to witness to...

Hundreds of faith leaders and members of Christian denominations and organizations gathered on June 10, for A Pentecost Witness for a Moral Budget. They came together to pray, read scripture, and to call for a budget that values and provides for children, seniors, and others in need... 🧵

As a young teenager, I was qualified to enter an essay contest sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion Post in my small town: I lived in one of the thirteen original colonies, was thirteen years old, and was born on the Fourth of July... Read more: buff.ly/q32wMwR

On the corner of W. North Avenue, nestled in the Uptown Crossing neighborhood of Milwaukee is – Tricklebee Cafe, a pay what you can community cafe that offers healthy meals, food service training, and spiritual nourishment.

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The Rev. John D. Rights, pastor of Konnoak Hills Moravian Church in Winston Salem, North Carolina, writes a reflection for Trinity Sunday: buff.ly/f5F7EdM.

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After 71 years of ministry in the neighborhood, the current building at 3565 Tulane Ave. in Madison, WI, is scheduled to be taken down in August 2025. Due to systemic building issues, the redevelopment plan is to demolish the current building... Read more in the Moravian Monthly: buff.ly/YOqm6hG

The Rev. Russ May, pastor of Anthony's Plot in Winston Salem, North Carolina, writes a reflection for Pentecost: buff.ly/reYIH3Q.

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The Rev. Barry Lehman, retired pastor living in Rochester, Minnesota, writes a reflection on John 14:23-29: buff.ly/xx4DXQl.

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The Institute represents a wonderful opportunity for any Moravian in their 30s to learn about the ecumenical movement – how it got started, and more importantly, how working ecumenically can bless the world today. The PEC is particularly encouraging lay people to consider applying.