Moravian Magazine Back Issues: 2013 – Moravian Church In America

December 2013

In this issue: the story behind the Beeswax Candle, Christmas in Alaska, celebrating a 400-year-old Bible and more!

Memories of Moravian Christmas on the Kuskokwim
The Beeswax Candle: A Moravian symbol of light and hope
A celebration of the Bible and ecumenism: the 400^th anniversary of the Kralice Bible
Books offer deeper look into Moravian history
Call for Papers: Bethlehem Conference on Moravian History & Music
Songbook makes musical addition to services at Trinity
Small stiches make a big difference
A good time to look up
In Memoriam: The Rev. Brigitte Schloss (1927-2013)
Washington DC pastor shares why it’s the ministry that matters
Ponderings: A Tale of Two Coffees
Official Provincial Elders’ New
Clergy Emergency Assistance Fund
2013 Index of The Moravian Magazine

November 2013

This issue features ideas for a 21st-century Choir System, preparations for the 2014 Southern Province Synod, travelling with the Unity Heritage Tour, and more!

Committee focuses on worldwide matters at meeting in Bethlehem
Tracing Moravian roots on the Unity Youth Heritage Tour 2013
Learning from our past: Ideas for a 21^st-century choir system
Gathering prepares delegates for 2014 Synod
Board seeks God’s direction in Mission during fall retreat and meeting
Daggett Moravian “saddles up” for Cowboy Church celebration
Moravian Theological Seminary’s CROSSROADS program prepares lay leaders for congregational service
Hearing the stories behind the songs
What one man can do by following the Lord
Ponderings
Official Provincial Elders’ News
Obituary: The Rev. Leon H. Matthias
Statistics of the Moravian Church, Northern & Southern Provinces

October 2013

This month’s issue features stories on community outreach, visiting Moravians in Alaska, learning from missions, the Moravian Daily Texts, and more!

Ohio congregations join together for “Grace in the Valley”
Redeemer Ohio Community Garden plants seeds of outreach
Youth mission project produces a-maze-ing labyrinth for Christ Moravian
Salem Creek RCC reaches out to St. Philips’ neighborhood
Choosing a cover for the Daily Texts
Comenius Learning Series event explores Ancient Unity and Sermon on the Mount
Creating a Mission and Ministry Fund
Bethlehem Archives completes first phase of renovations
Travelers find warmth and hospitality among Alaskan Moravians
Mission team learns and grows while helping Alaskan Seminary
Ponderings: Sparking a sense of community
Official Provincial Elders’ News
Obituary: The Rev. Melvin R. Klokow

September 2013

This month’s issue features articles on the 24th Moravian Music Festival, Youth Convo 2013, ecumenical celebrations and more!

Moravian youth “get connected” at Convo 2013
The 12^th Moravian Women’s Conference coming in 2015
Filling in the GAPS
Moravian Music Festival 2013
Festival Scholarship winners share thoughts, thanks for musical opportunity
Historic Lovefeast brings together ecumenical partners
Mission trip results in ecumenical partnership and communion
Knitting together for Synod 2014
Mission work on the home front: a remembrance of Francis Weber
Ponderings: One busy summer
Official Provincial Elders’ News
Obituaries: The Rev. Otto Dreydoppel, The Rev. Dr. Mary J. Matz

August 2013

In this issue: Moravian music around the world; Moravian Seminary commencement; bringing ministers together; Staten Island “thanks”; and more

Moravian Theological Seminary celebrates 2013 Commencement
Staten Island congregations send thanks for helping them help Sandy victims
New Beginnings blends mission with “Start your engines!”
A special project for a special season
Bläsertag 2013: Unity Brass Festival gathers horns from around the world
“But we’ve never sung that before!” Introducing a new song
Moravian clergy gather to learn, relax and refresh spirits
Crossroads: Stories at the Intersections highlights the power and spirit of stories
Spiritual Life Retreat demonstrates “Jesus-God With Us”
Ponderings
Official Provincial Elders’ News
Obituaries: The Rev. James O. Bruckart, The Rev. James L. Johnson

June/July 2013

In this issue, we feature Moravian Missions, the Latino Ministries Conference and a special section: the Moravian Board of World Mission Annual Report.

Global Leadership Summit brings together World Mission partners
Conference emphasizes growth, challenges of Latino Ministries
Moravian Ministries Foundation: Future perspective from historical inspiration
Lamb Ministry brings comfort
Ponderings: Recognizing the Spirit in changing times
Provincial Elders’ Conference News
Preparing the Soil: The Board of World Mission 2012 Annual Report

May 2013

In this issue, we feature our annual round-up of Moravian Camping Ministries in North America, plus stories of Moravian youth in action and more!

Building faith in the great outdoors
Laurel Ridge: The Southern Province’s jewel in the mountains
Why did I put that guitar in the car?
Camp Hope readies for busy season of Eastern District Camping
Camping in the Western District
Camping in Canada at Van-Es
Mid-States getting “Back to the Basics”
Camping brings California Moravians together
Moravian Bishop Kay Ward pens Bible study for Lutheran magazine Gather
A different way to spend Spring Break: college age mission trips
Young adults study the importance of their faith at Wisconsin retreat
Palmyra Moravian celebrates sesquicentennial
Ponderings: The park bench oasis
Official Provincial Elders’ News

April 2013

In this issue: Studying theology at Lay Seminary; reaching inactives; coordinating full communion; and more!

A ministry of Stewardship and Education to those less active or inactive
A Moravian Life begun at the kitchen sink
Moravian-Episcopal Coordinating Committee meets to strengthen full communion
Lay Seminary seeks to answer “Moravian Theology—what is it today?”
Sing…Play…Listen…at the 24^th Moravian Music Festival!
Open House shares old Moravian traditions in a creative new way
Charlotte-area Moravian women share “Springs of Life”
Orphan Education in the Sikonge District
Organization honoring Moravian missionary plans bicycle trail and park system
Ponderings: Ordination uplifts a Sunday afternoon
Official Provincial Elders’ News
Obituary: The Rt. Rev. Milo A. Loppnow
Upcoming Events

March 2013

In this issue, we feature a Lenten reflection, the weekly Moravian connection, events for youth ministry, Moravians in mission and more!

Three Lenten Gifts by Bishop Kay Ward
Seminary offers Youth Ministry Weekend
Gearing up for Youth Convo 2013
Back to our Mission Area in Sierra Leone
A Canadian congregation helps build the faith in Nicaragua
Bulletin messages connect Moravians across North America
Provinces share guidelines for using copyrighted materials
Take a fresh look at Hope Center
Agency helps build a larger life for Northern Province congregations and agencies
Mt. Bethel, Virginia’s first Moravian church, celebrates its 160^th anniversary
Bryon L. Grigsby named President of Moravian Theological Seminary
Ponderings: A cover for Lent
Official Provincial Elders’ News

January/February 2013

This month’s issue features stories of faith resources, Moravian travels, music and art, youth in action and much more!

Moravian Unity Board meets in Herrnhut
College-Age Retreat reveals “growing up is hard to do”
Moravian music strikes a chord with concert-goers in Greensboro, N.C.
Moravian Ministries Foundation helps Moravians “Invest Where You Believe”
On the road to Gininiga
Joy and lament at the Women’s Conference, Nzega, Tanzania
Shining in Cuba
Moravians in Cuba: A growing faith
“Daily Prayers for Moravians” offer inspiration and prayer on the web
Northern Province offers new Healthy Congregations resource
Moravian Archives expansion project helps prepare it for the next 35 years
New book brings archivist’s research and words to life
Ponderings: Sunrises and sunsets
Official Provincial Elders’ News
Obituary: The Rev. Dr. Cedric Sydney Rodney