The Moravian Church grew out of the small Herrnhut community in Germany, founded in 1722 by Protestant refugees from Bohemia and Moravia on the estate of the Pietist Count Nicholas von Zinzendorf. It sent out its first missionaries in 1732 to the West Indies and came to North America in 1742. It is noted for its traditions of music, worship, and community life.
One of the first Protestant denominations with roots going back to the 15th Century reformer John Hus, Moravians worldwide have long focused on faithful living in community, education for all, musical expression, and Christian unity. www.moravian.org
Association of congregations in the Upper Midwest, plus Arizona and California. Newsletter, district church listings, events, officers. www.moravianwest.org
A 40 bed New York City homeless shelter. Includes the shelter's history, events and program details, also a list of needed donations. www.geocities.com/moravianopendoor
The oldest continuously run bookstore in the United States, possibly in the whole world. Founded in 1745 to sell church publications, with profits going to the retirement fund for Moravian pastors. shop.moravianbookshop.com/about.htm
Official website for Moravian churches in Canada, including congregations in Alberta and in Toronto and the Labrador mission. Background information, contacts. www.moravian.ca
A collection of documents, letters and articles about current issues. Includes postings, discussions and a links and a directory of churches. www.moravians.org
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