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Leading American Christians Applaud Obama’s Speech,
Respond To His Call To Work For Holy Land Peace
National Council of Churches of Christ Sends Easter Message
Moravian Clergywoman Named by President Obama to Presidential Advisory Council
Moravian Church and National Council of Churches Meet
Staten Island Moravian Churches Receive Project Hospitality Rabbi Marcus Kramer Award
Churches for Middle East Peace Urges U.S. Efforts to Achieve Immediate Cease-Fire in Gaza and Southern Israel
Statement by the Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem
On the current devastating situation in Gaza
Moravian Leaders Join a Broad Coalition of Christian Leaders Call
to Make Israel-Palestinians Peace an Immediate Priority
550th Anniversary
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Events

Throughout the year, events are held that pertain to all of the denomination and the general public. Some of those very exciting upcoming future events are as follows:

July 5-11, 2009
Youth Convo – this convocation is for young people in high school. Questions should be directed to the Rev. Brad Bennett at 336.722.8126 or the Rev. Chris Giesler at 610.867.7566.
Location: St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota
July 19-25, 2009
Moravian Music Festival
Location: Belmont Abby College, Belmont, North Carolina
July 2-August 7, 2009
Unity Synod
Location: British Province
August 16, 2009
Canadian District Picnic and Softball Game
Location: Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
September 11, 2009
Southern Province – 2009 Provincial Stewardship Presentation, 4:30-6:00 pm
Location: New Philadelphia Moravian Church, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
September 11-12, 2009
Special Synod of the Southern Province
Location: New Philadelphia Moravian Church, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
September 11-13, 2009
Western District Conference on Core Values
Location: Mt. Morris Camp and Conference Center, Wautoma, Wisconsin
September 13-15, 2009
Canadian District Cup of Covenant Clergy Retreat
Location: Kings Fold Retreat Center, Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
September 19, 2009
Southern Province – Provincial Women’s Board Fall Celebration
Location: New Philadelphia Moravian Church, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
September 21-24, 2009
Southern Province Clergy/DCE Retreat
Location: Laurel Ridge Camp, Conference, & Retreat Center, Laurel Springs, North Carolina
October 23-24, 2009
Eastern District Leadership Summit for Eastern District Executive Board, Commission Chairpersons, and District Staff.
Location TBA
October 20-31, 2009
The Heart of Our Ministry: Digging Deeper to Live Our Mission (workshop/seminar for laypersons)
Sponsored by EDCEC, Provincial Department of Stewardship, and the Board of World Mission.
Location: East Hills Moravian Church, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
November 7-8, 2009
Eastern District Church and Society Commission’s Hunger Banquets
Location: Regional (York/Lancaster/Lititz/Lehigh Valley)
November 13-15, 2009
Western District Teacher Education Workshop
Location: Mt. Morris Camp and Conference Center, Wautoma, Wisconsin
December 6, 2009
Canadian District Calgary Area Advent Carol Sing
Location TBA
January 19-21, 2010
Eastern District Clergy & Staff Retreat
Location TBA
January 27, 2010
10th Anniversary Celebration of Full Communion with the ELCA
Location: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
April 25, 2010
Prayer Day for Care of Creation – Eastern District
Sponsored Church and Society Commission & Stewardship Commission
Location TBA
May 15, 2010
May 15, 2010
Moravian Theological Seminary Commencement
Location: Central Moravian Church, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
July 2010
Moravian Music Foundation European Concert Tour
Info: Begins in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania with a Concert at Central Moravian Church and continues with 2 concerts in Prague, then traveling to the Chalice Rocks, Herrnhut, Berthelsdorf, and Niesky. The group will perform a total of 5 concerts, as well as attend a Singstunde in Niesky and a worship service in Herrnhut. The last (optional) stop on the tour will be to Oberammergau to attend the Passion Play, an event that only happens every 10 years. Space is limited to 90 people.
Event Registration: Questions regarding the tour can be directed to Kathy Wendt at 920.209.0729 or to Gwyneth Michel at 610.866.3340.
September 9-12, 2010
Provincial Synod, Southern Province
Location: Blue Ridge Assembly in Black Mountain, North Carolina
June 21-26, 2011
11th Moravian Women’s Conference
Location TBA
April 26-29, 2012
Western District Synod
Location: Appleton, Wisconsin