December 2014
In this issue: The Adamson Forum, growing up Moravian in the former East Germany, A Year in Nepal, an 18th Century Christmas and more!
- Moravians gather to discuss money and ministry
- Lectures discuss Moravians’ balance of economics and religion
- Christmas at the Bethlehem Boarding School for Girls
- Feed My Sheep: Sunnyside Ministry is working at it…
- Northern, Southern Province PECs meet to share best practices
- Living as a Christian and a Moravian in the former East Germany
- What does it take to spend a year in Nepal?
- Am I my brother’s keeper? A personal reflection on Ferguson
- Ponderings: Picturing Advent and Christmas
- Official Provincial Elders’ News
- Obituaries: Mrs. Earl R. Shay, Mrs. James C. Hughes
- Index to the Moravian Magazine, 2014
November 2014
In this issue: Maintaining the Unity in a diverse world; Moravian Youth stand tall; Blessings in Tanzania; Ecumenical efforts; and more!
- God shines on the Moravians
- Lecture addresses challenge of maintaining Unity in a diverse world
- Unity Lodge Grand Opening at Van-Es
- Laurel Ridge offers a Moravian Mountain Christmas
- Moravian Youth “Give their all and stand tall” at 2014 Youth Rally
- Get ready for the Moravian Young Adult Convo this summer!
- Moravian-United Methodist Dialogue Team moving forward with full communion
- Blessings in Tanzania: Walking hand-in-hand in mission
- Pastors recommit through Cup of Covenant
- Blessed to Be a Blessing: Board of World Mission Gifts of Change
- Statistics of the Moravian Church Northern & Southern Provinces
- Ponderings: Seeing the Moravian world through many lenses
- Official Provincial Elders’ News
October 2014
In this issue: $100 million for more ministry; selling a church to enhance a ministry; the making of the Daily Texts; Mt. Morris celebrates 50 years; congregational happenings; and more!
- Investing Where We Believe: $100 million for more ministry
- Lancaster Moravian—selling the church to enhance its ministry
- Rudolph Moravian congregation loses church to fire
- London Moravian Church to mark 125th anniversary
- First annual Children’s Festival and Lovefeast: a day of covenanting and prayer for children
- The unexpected gifts in life
- Guidebook charts steps of Lehigh Valley Moravians
- Behind the scenes: The making of the Moravian Daily Texts
- Mt. Morris Camp and Conference Center celebrates 50 years!
- “Something Beautiful for God” The 2014 Plus 50 retreat
- Moravian Women’s Conference coming Summer 2015
- Ponderings: Gearing up for a busy autumn
- A Conquering Lamb for little hands to hold
- Official Provincial Elders’ News
September 2014
In this issue: Moravian Youth in Cuba, the E-mail Band, From Wisconsin to Nicaragua and more!
- Old Moravian tradition + 21st technology = a very effective ministry
- Camp from Wisconsin to Nicaragua…and back
- Special Feature: Basking in the SON: An adventure to the Moravian Church in Cuba
- Surgical Care in Sikonge
- Faith Gifts help make more ministry possible
- Bethlehem welcomes Moravian scholars and musicians for conference
- New Beginnings to drive benefit for tornado relief
- Ponderings: Lighting the fire at Laurel Ridge
- Official Provincial Elders’ News
- Obituary: The Rev. Dr. Douglas W. Caldwell
July/August 2014
Coverage from the 2014 Northern Province Synod, Moravian Theological Seminary graduates, thoughts on capital campaigns and more!
- Covenanting with Hand and Heart: the 2014 Northern Province Synod
- Prayer shawls wrap Synod delegates with love
- Synod delegates approve broad range of resolutions
- Northern Province Synod makes difficult decision with open hearts
- Letter to the Northern Province
- Stewardship, societal issues and Synod
- Moravian Theological Seminary Celebrates 2014 Commencement
- Don’t be shy when it comes to capital campaigns
- Palmer Moravian says, “Don’t Just Go to Church—Be The Church”
- Ponderings: Experiencing the Holy Spirit at Synod
- Official Provincial Elders’ News
- Obituaries: Carolyn Adams Griffin, Mrs. Raymond E. Schultz, The Rev. Kenneth W. Nowack
June 2014
Coverage from the 2014 Southern Province Synod, a small church with big results, and more!
- Southern Province delegates approve broad range of resolutions
- Synod delegates discern a vision for the future
- Recognizing the undefinable: Establishing Manna Ministries
- Synod resolution affirms spiritual solidarity with Honduras
- Synod resolution results in Board of World Mission constitution revisions
- Moravian polity at work—the (non) election of a Bishop
- Ecumenical partners share thoughts on Southern Province Synod
- Knitters’ work gives Synod more “heart”
- A small congregation doing big things with clothing distribution effort
- Canaan pastor comes “full circle” with birth of her son
- Ponderings: A walk helps fill the blank screen
- Official Provincial Elders’ News
- Obituary: Mrs. Edwin A. Sawyer
May 2014
This issue includes our annual Camping Ministries Special Feature, along with news from the Southern Province 2014 Synod, Coffee and Community in Canada, and more!
- Moravian Camping Ministry brings faith and fun to summer
- Camp Van Es 2014 season rooted in unity
- Laurel Ridge, a mountain place set apart
- Counselors and volunteers vital to Western District camping ministry
- Mid-States Camping Ministry impacting young lives
- New Specialty Camp and events for Camp Hope
- Southern Province elects new Provincial Elders’ Conference, PEC president
- The Southern Province in 2014: excerpts from the State of the Church Address to the Synod of 2014
- Community outreach in Edmonton area offers a Common Ground
- Moravian Northwest fellowship creates a way for connection, worship and sharing God’s message
- Canadian cartographer creates map of Moravians around the world
- Ponderings: Going to camp? I’m jealous!
- Obituaries: Mrs. Robert J. Gohdes, The Rev. John Case, The Rev. Dr. Claude A. Knight
- Official Provincial Elders’ News
April 2014
This issue includes the Board of World Mission Annual Report, plus stories of full communion, industrious Moravians and more!
- Sustainable Mission: 2013 Board of World Mission Annual Report
- Two Wilmington, N.C. churches illustrate meaning of full communion
- First Moravian members writing biography of accomplished former pastor
- Readings guide Moravians through Holy Week
- Adopt-a-Village at nine years
- Transformation in Maidstone, Jamaica
- Ponderings: A book reprint gets me thinking spring
- Book Review: Brethren by Jeremiah Pearson
March 2014
This issue features a special section on The Unity Women’s Desk, along with stories of Moravians making a difference around the world!
- Realizing a dream of helping women around the world
- …on being a Unity Women’s Desk Advisory Board Member
- Making a difference—one woman and girl at a time
- Sewing the remnants together
- Education effort focuses on eradicating violence against women
- Women share stories of hope, stories of power at Florida retreat
- UWD Scholarships to be awarded in the Northern and Southern Provinces
- Witnessing steps toward reconciliation in Honduras
- An African village dedicates its new school
- Jesus Still Lead On: 2014 Southern Province Synod
- Youth Leadership Seminar 2014 invites attendees to “Serve the Youth of Today”
- Ponderings
- Official Provincial Elders’ News
- Obituary: Mrs. Bobbie Jean Brown May
January/February 2014
In this issue: Understanding the Essentials, a preview of the 2014 Northern Province Synod, the Polly Heckewelder doll and more!
- York Pa. church demonstrates faith through fellowship by helping those in need
- RCC event illustrates faith in action
- In Essentials, Unity: Understanding the essential things
- 2014 Northern Province Synod: Bringing Moravians together to lead for the future
- New position brings new possibilities for Board of World Mission efforts
- Polly Heckewelder: A history-making doll still making history
- New Ministries Foundation website: A tool to help ministries you care about
- 12th Moravian Women’s Conference registration underway
- Digital Daily Texts ready for popular tablets
- Ponderings: Sunset offers hope for an exciting tomorrow
- Official Provincial Elders’ News
- Obituary: The Rt. Rev. Dr. Arthur J. Freeman