As a congregation of the Northern Province of the Moravian Church in America, we equip people to be agents of God’s transforming love in the world. No matter who you are or how you identify, you are embraced and affirmed by God’s expansive love.
The Moravian Church is a global collection of congregations grouped in regions (Provinces) all cooperating in one worldwide denomination known as the Moravian Unity, or the Unitas Fratram. Our name come from our historic roots in the Moravian region of Czech Republic dating back to the 1400's.
Members of the Moravian Unity
In all things,
love.
As part of the Moravian Church, we believe that this is what is Essential for Christian faith; God creates, God redeems, God sustains, and we respond in faith, love, and hope.
We celebrate the sacraments of Holy Communion and Baptism. Baptism is traditionally performed through the application of water over a baptismal font and is available to any one, it is a means of grace freely given to all. Communion is celebrated with an open table, all are welcome to participate in the Lord's Supper.
Non-sacramental rites of the Moravian church include Confirmation, Ordination, Marriage, and Memorial Services & Burial.
The Moravian Unity affirms several of the historic Creeds of the church including The Apostles Creed, The Athanasian Creed, The Nicene Creed, The Confession of the Unity of the Bohemian Brethren of 1535, and The Barmen Declaration, among others.
Several more comprehensive resources exist outlining Moravian theological beliefs including The Ground of the Unity, The Moravian Covenant for Christian Living, and the Moravian Catechism.
We take scripture seriously, and interpret scripture through the person of Jesus, who is the living Word. Therefore, all our interpretations must be held in continuity with the example and teachings of Jesus.
Jesus is the 'Chief Elder' of the worldwide Moravian Unity, rather than having any one person hold an ultimate position of denominational leadership, we are governed by boards of Elders at all levels, congregationally, regionally, and globally.
